What to see in Kolomna in 1 day on your own – route, photo, description, map
The modest city of Kolomna near Moscow, in fact, is just a storehouse of sights. It is gratifying that its inhabitants treat the history of Russia so carefully. Therefore, in addition to the famous Kolomna Kremlin, here you can visit interesting and unusual museums.
Kolomna Kremlin and a monument to Dmitry Donskoy
The main historical monument of Kolomna is the Kremlin. The area that it occupies is approximately 24 hectares, and the height of the walls exceeds 20 m. Of course, in the turbulent historical events experienced by our Motherland, the Kremlin has not been completely preserved. For example, to date, out of 16 towers, only 7 have survived.
Initially, in the 16th century. there was a wooden kremlin in this place, but since it played a protective role, the wooden walls began to be replaced with stone, more durable ones. In the 17th century, when the Kremlin ceased to be a fortress, residents dismantled part of the stone structures for household needs. However, even today the historical and architectural complex makes a great impression.
The faceted, Yamskaya and Marinka towers, the moat, the Assumption Brusensky Monastery, the Assumption Cathedral – all this literally breathes history. You can enter the territory of the Kremlin at any time of the day. Museum expositions are open from 10.30 to 16.30, every day of the week, except Monday. On Saturdays, there are two-hour walking tours, an adult ticket costs 400 r, for schoolchildren the fee is lower – 350 r, kids go for free.
The monument to Dmitry Donskoy was opened in May 2007, its sculptor is Alexander Rukavishnikov. Since this is the first monument in Russia to a noble prince, the question arises why did it appear in Kolomna? Everything is simple. It was here that the Russian army gathered before the battle with the soldiers of the Golden Horde.
From here in 1380 our regiments went to the Kulikovo field. Dmitry Donskoy is depicted on horseback, fully armed for the battle for the Russian land.
Pastila Museum
This museum is young – it opened in the early 2000s. However, marshmallows have been produced in the Kolomna Facade for 8 centuries, and now many old recipes have been restored, including from archival data.
An excellent place was chosen for the museum – the estate, where the merchants Suranovs used to live.
Those who come here on a tour will learn a lot of new and interesting things. The atmosphere of the past centuries is recreated in the estate. Tourists can sit down at the tea table and taste different varieties of marshmallow washed down with strong tea.
The museum offers several constantly updated excursion programs, and also invites you to theatrical performances, where you can see scenes from the life of our great-grandparents.
The museum is located on Posadskaya street, house 13 a, it is open daily from 10 am to 8 pm.
Museum “Kalachnaya”
Kolomna kalach has long been famous in Russia for its incomparable taste. And today, not far from the Kolomna Kremlin, namely, near its Pyatnitskaya Tower, the Kalachnaya Museum is waiting for guests. And, of course, both residents of the city and its guests can buy here the very famous kalachi of various sizes, right from the heat. If you don't know where the expression “reach the handle” came from, then this is just from kalach. His traditional “handle” was not eaten by themselves, but was given to homeless vagrants or animals.
Enthusiasts brought to life the Kolomensky kalach project, which received a grant and was highly appreciated by museum specialists. It was not easy to restore the recipe for an old kalach, but we managed to do it. And today, in order to get to house number 14 on Zaitsev Street, sometimes you have to book a place in advance: too many tourists come here.
Under one sign “Kolomensky kalach” there are 2 rooms. One of them sells rolls for takeaway. The other is the museum “Kalachnaya”. Those who come here on a tour will see the whole process of making rolls. The furnace where they are born is also made according to old drawings. It was from this museum that the restoration of Kolomensky Posad began.
Petting zoo “Gorki”
This is a petting zoo, which brings special joy to children. Some animals can be stroked, fed, that is, directly communicate with them. And live in the zoo numerous inhabitants of the animal world. Ostriches and buffaloes, llamas and donkeys, deer and camels, goats and pygmy pigs, squirrels, peacocks, nutria and many other pets.
To get to the zoo, you need to come to the village of Gorki, which is located in the Kolomensky district. You can also buy pet food here. And in the zoo you will be offered to ride a horse, pony, and even a camel. If you have never ridden, but would like to learn, an experienced instructor will conduct a lesson with you.
Manor Lazhechnikov
Ivan Lazhechnikov “Ice House” – once these novels were read by all of Russia. Lazhechnikov's estate is located in the city center. However, here you can learn not only a lot of interesting things about the writer himself, but also immerse yourself in the world of ancient Kolomna.
Look at things from past centuries, and even visit a silent film session. And you will be treated here to the “signature” Kolomna delicacies – marshmallow and mead. The museum is located at the address: October Revolution Street, houses 192A-194. Open from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10.30 to 16.30.
Blacksmith settlement
This is a private museum where the best examples of blacksmithing and folk crafts are exhibited. About 20 years ago, the collection, which became the basis of museum funds, began to be collected by I.G. Lebedev, also a blacksmith. Today it has about 8 thousand exhibits.
Guests of the museum will see the conditions in which blacksmiths worked and how skillfully they did a variety of things. Starting from weapons and armor and ending with fishing accessories and household gizmos.
You can also admire the wooden products and look at the tools that our ancestors used. And those who want to, under the guidance of an experienced blacksmith, will try to make a horseshoe themselves.
Of great interest are the collections of axes, anchors, ancient locks. In a word, it is not in vain that a tour of a small museum lasts about 2 hours. The museum is located on Grazhdanskaya street 84.
Museum of Linen and Life of a Russian Woman
No wonder even in the name of the museum there is the word “woman”. It was she, the keeper of the hearth, who wove, cut, sewed. Coming to this museum, you will be able to follow the whole path – from the moment when flax seeds were planted in the ground – and until wonderful linen things came out from under the hands of the craftswoman: comfortable, practical, elegant.
The museum presents spindles and spinning wheels, looms, and numerous samples of clothing. In addition to excursions, master classes are held. Here you will be taught how to create souvenirs, various amulets and cloth dolls. There is a souvenir shop, you can also take a photo in an old costume, in the interior of a Russian hut. The museum is located at st. Civil house 80.
Private gallery “Museum of favorite toys”
Another museum that grew out of a private collection, which Irina Kulikova began to collect. Irina herself can both create her own designer dolls and restore antique ones. In the museum you will see both old collectible toys and those that were released in the Soviet era, including – look at the heroes of your favorite cartoons.
Children are especially delighted with the collection. You can pick up the toys you like, hold them. And if you want to make a doll or a cute little animal yourself, the hostess will be happy to hold a master class. The museum is located at the address: Posadskaya street, house 11.
Epiphany Staro-Golutvin Monastery
The monastery was founded in the 14th century. St. Sergius of Radonezh at the behest of Dmitry Donskoy. The first temple here was the Cathedral of the Epiphany, in the 15th century. A temple was built in honor of St. Sergius of Radonezh. From the 18th century the abbots began to teach the rank of archimandrite.
The monastery experienced periods of prosperity, which alternated with periods of decline. During the years of Soviet power, the monastery was closed, the monks were exiled, and the monastery premises were given over to a hostel. Only in 1993 the monastery was transferred to the Orthodox Church, and in 1994 its “second” opening took place. The address of the monastery: Golutvinskaya street, house 11.
Monument to the Water Carrier
An incredibly sweet and touching tribute. It was opened quite recently – in 2012, the author of it is the blacksmith A. Yakushev. For several centuries, it was water carriers that supplied water to Kolomna and sold it in buckets. Only at the beginning of the 20th century. the city had running water.
In gratitude to the modest water carrier workers, a monument was erected – just in the place where they usually collected water from the river. Next to the water carrier is a large barrel and a faithful dog. Those who came to look at the monument can drop money into a mug that is nearby. The funds raised go to charity.
Thus, in 1 day in Kolomna you can see a lot. It is only important to calculate the time and effort. The sights of the city have their own “zest”. These are not impersonal, cold monuments of the past. No, they are truly warm, touching and remain in memory for a long time.
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