Top 25 attractions of Kolomna, Russia

Ancient Kolomna is the subject of a fierce dispute between powerful principalities, a land marked by the beneficent activity of St. Sergius of Radonezh. Today the city has become a mecca for cultural tourism near Moscow. On weekends or during holidays, city streets, museums, restaurants and historic estates are filled with tourists who come here with their whole families.

Kolomna offers guests not only trips to ancient monasteries or a traditional walk around the Kremlin. The phenomenon of the local tourist infrastructure is a large number of small private museums dedicated to certain aspects of Russian life, crafts or even a specific household item. As a rule, their owners themselves are happy to meet visitors and conduct interesting excursions.

What to see and where to go in Kolomna?

The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.

Kolomna Kremlin

The main historical and archaeological complex of Kolomna, built by Italian architects in the 16th century. A small part of the fortress wall and 7 towers out of 17 have survived to this day. Most of the city's historical monuments are located on the territory of the Kremlin. Among them are temples, estates, chambers, schools, squares. The architectural ensemble of the Kolomna Kremlin was formed in the period from the 14th to the 19th centuries.

Cathedral Square

The central square of the Kolomna Kremlin, where the chambers of the Grand Duke stood in the 14th century. The modern appearance of the area took shape closer to the 18th century after the general redevelopment of Kolomna. The place is surrounded by the Assumption Cathedral, the Tikhvin Church and the monastery bell tower of the Novo-Golutvinskaya Convent. From time immemorial, the square has witnessed important events in the history of the Moscow principality.

Pyatnitsky Gate

Pyatnitsky Gates - one of the towers of the Kolomna Kremlin, the main entrance to the historical part of the city. The building reaches a height of 29 meters, but several centuries ago its height was 35 meters due to the upper tower - archer, which has not survived to this day. There is a legend that during the Time of Troubles, the massive folding doors of the gate were removed by order of Marina Mnishek. Thanks to this, the Polish troops were able to calmly enter Kolomna.

Museum "Kolomenskaya Pastila"

The museum was opened in 2009 near the Church of St. Nicholas in Posadi on the territory of the Suranovs' estate. The creators carefully studied archival documents and tried to restore the technology for making Kolomna marshmallow, which was used in the 18th-19th centuries. Once upon a time, a whole factory for the production of this delicacy worked in the city, but after 1917 it was closed, and the recipes were forgotten or lost.

Museum of Linen and Life of a Russian Woman

A new museum opened in the Kuznechnaya Sloboda quarter. The basis of the exposition was a private collection of the townswoman Natalia Ryabtseva, consisting of folk costumes, home textiles, spindles, spinning wheels and other household weaving equipment. First, the woman opened the Linen Grace store in Kolomna, and then became the owner of the museum. The exhibits are located on two floors.

Museum-Estate "Samovar House"

In recent years, many small museums have been opened in Kolomna, which are located in picturesque old estates. One of them is the "House of the Samovar", which has an impressive collection of these traditional household utensils. The collection contains more than 600 samovars of various sizes and colors. In a separate room of the museum, decorated as a Russian hut, there is a real traditional Russian stove.

Kolomna Museum of Local Lore

Initially, the museum collection was located on the territory of the Marinka Tower of the Kolomna Kremlin. Since 1936 - in the building of the Church of the Archangel Michael, and since 2006 the exposition moved to a picturesque merchant's estate of the XIX century. At the moment, the Kolomna Museum of Local Lore has three departments: the Voivode's House, the Lazhechnikovs' estate, and the Museum of Military Glory. The collection consists of more than 27 thousand items, including archaeological finds, paintings, icons and books.

Museum of Organic Culture

The original gallery of contemporary art, dedicated to the direction of the Russian avant-garde of the XX-XXI centuries. Works of contemporary masters are exhibited here, supporting and developing the postulates of "organic culture". These include M. Matyushin, T. Glebova, A. Kozhin, V. Sterligov, P. Kondratiev, E. Guro and many others. The exposition is housed in a wooden manor - an architectural monument of the 19th century.

Museum "Kalachnaya"

Another "delicious" museum in Kolomna, dedicated to the traditional local craft - the manufacture of rolls. The exposition is housed in a historic building of the 19th century. As in the Pastila Museum, the creators restored old recipes, built a kalach oven and recreated the historical setting. In Kalachnaya, visitors will be told about the peculiarities of baking and the secrets of the taste of Kolomna kalach.

Private gallery "Museum of favorite toys"

Collection of dolls, games, teddy bears, which were made in the period 1890-1980. The exhibits were collected by Irina Kulikova, a resident of Kolomna. In 2014, she opened a museum to show her findings to people. During the visit, the hostess herself can give a tour, tell about the exhibits and their history. The idea to create a museum came to I. Kulikova in 2012, when she became interested in sewing Teddy bears.

Museum "Forge Sloboda"

Exhibition of various wooden and forged items created by local craftsmen. Also in the museum funds there are weapons, armor and obsolete household utensils (old teapots, irons, scales). The beginning of the collection was laid by the blacksmith I.G. Lebedev. For many years he collected iron exhibits throughout Russia, then rebuilt a mansion in the historical center of Kolomna and organized a permanent exhibition.

House of town crafts

A private exhibition hall, which has its own permanent collection, as well as temporary exhibitions are regularly arranged. There is a real forge on the territory. The House of Posad Crafts is a frequent residence, the owners themselves conduct tours and talk about their exhibits. At certain hours, master classes in pottery, blacksmithing, decor and toy making are held for everyone.

Museum-residence “Artkommunalka. Erofeev and Others"

Unusual creative space, exhibition hall, performance stage and museum in one place. Exhibitions of contemporary art, theatrical performances are regularly organized here, interesting thematic excursions are held. The permanent exhibition tells about the life of the Soviet Kolomna in the 60s, and also recreates the specific atmosphere of the thaw and dissident spirit, characteristic of that era.

Cultural center "House of Ozerov"

The center was opened in 1980 on the occasion of the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kulikovo. Its territory is intended for exhibitions of various subjects and concerts. Over the years, several hundred expositions dedicated to graphics, sculpture, and painting have been organized. The gallery is located in the building of a picturesque mansion of the XVIII-XIX centuries, which is listed among the architectural monuments of the Classicism era.

Estate of merchants Lazhechnikovs

The estate houses one of the branches of the Kolomna Museum of Local Lore. The exposition is dedicated to the life and work of the writer I. I. Lazhechnikov. Books, household utensils, furniture, documents, photographs of family members are stored here. The rooms recreate the atmosphere of a merchant's house of the 19th century. The museum was organized thanks to the fact that many items were preserved by the direct descendants of the writer.

Staro Golutvin Monastery

One of the oldest monasteries in Central Russia, founded in the 14th century with the participation of Prince Dmitry Donskoy and St. Sergius of Radonezh. The monastery is located at the confluence of the Oka and the Moscow River. It is believed that the construction of the monastery complex began after the conclusion of peace between the Ryazan and Moscow principalities. The first rector was a student of Sergius of Radonezh.

Bobrenev Monastery

The monastery is located near Kolomna in the village of Staroe Bobrenevo. It was founded in honor of the victory in the Battle of Kulikovo at the insistence of Sergius of Radonezh. In addition to religious functions, thick monastery walls played an important role in the defense of the city and the borders of the Moscow principality. At the beginning of the 20th century, the monastery was closed; it had become very dilapidated during the 70 years of Soviet rule. Restoration work began in 1991.

Holy Trinity Novo-Golutvin Monastery

The current nunnery of the 19th century, built on the site of the former chambers of the local bishop. A medical center has been opened at the monastery, where professional nuns work, as well as an orphanage. For visitors, excursions are regularly held around the territory with a visit to craft workshops and a refectory. The monastery also has a hotel specially adapted for pilgrims.

Church of St. Nicholas in Posada

One of the oldest Orthodox churches in Kolomna, existing since the 16th century. At first, the building was built of wood, then, in the 18th century, it was rebuilt of stone in the “Russian” Baroque style. The temple was named after Nicholas the Wonderworker. The historical decoration of the interior was lost during the campaign of destruction of religious sites in the 30s. XX century. At the moment, the building belongs to the Old Believer branch of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Monument to Dmitry Donskoy

Monument of 2007, dedicated to the great Russian prince, thanks to whom there was a turning point in the history of the Russian state. The statue of the winner of the Battle of Kulikovo is made of bronze and reaches a height of 5.5 meters. The sculptor depicted the prince on horseback with full combat weapons, as if he was just setting off for a historical battle and determined to free his land from the yoke.

Monument to the Water Carrier

The sculptural composition adorned the city in 2012; it is designed to perpetuate the hard work of water carriers, which was in demand until the beginning of the 20th century. The monument was created by the local blacksmith A. Yakushev. The statue was erected at the place where water carriers collected water from the Moskva River and then carried it along the streets of Kolomna. The sculptural group consists of the figure of the water carrier himself, a large barrel and a cute dog.

Shevlyaginskaya Basin

The first water supply system in Kolomna was built by 1902 at the expense of a representative of a wealthy merchant family M.N. Shevlyagina. The system was able to meet the needs of residents in clean water, which was obtained from artesian wells dug on the banks of the Kolomenka River. One of the water towers, the Shevlyagin Basin, was restored and connected to the city water supply system in 2013.

Skating center "Kolomna"

A sports complex built in 2006 and adapted for training and competitions of speed skating. The central arena is designed for 6150 spectators. The complex has a children's school of the Olympic reserve. Also on the territory there is a swimming pool, a recovery center for athletes, a museum of skates, gyms, a stadium, a winter hall and a cafe. The Kolomna Skating Center hosted many Russian competitions and world-class championships.

memorial park

City park in the central part of Kolomna, laid out in the 70s. XX century at the site of mass graves of soldiers during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-45. Even during the time of Catherine II, the Peter and Paul Cemetery was located here. The Eternal Flame burns in the park, the memorial statue “Grieving Youth” is installed, and the Museum of Military Glory, opened on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Victory, operates on the territory.

Peace Park

An amusement amusement park, a popular place for weekends and holidays. Numerous souvenir shops and cafes work here, entertainment for children and adults is organized. The park was founded in 1948, at first it belonged to the plant named after. Kuibyshev, but then became available to all citizens. The place is often called the "green lungs of Kolomna" because of the vast area and the large number of plantings.