Que faire à Kolomna

Kolomna Essentials

Kolomna is defined by its 16th-century red-brick Kremlin and its role as a center for Russian culinary traditions. This selection features historic defensive towers like the Pyatnitskiye Gates, active religious complexes such as the 14th-century Staro-Golutvin Monastery, and interactive museums dedicated to local crafts. Visitors can explore the production of traditional apple pastila, sourdough kalach bread, and herbal mead, alongside specialized collections of Russian samovars and handmade soaps.

Kolomna Essentials — Carte

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Kolomna Kremlin

Kolomna Kremlin is a fortress in Kolomna, Russia. The stone Kolomna Kremlin was built from 1525–1531 under the Russian Tsar Vasily III.

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Patnickie vorota

The main ceremonial entrance to the Kolomna Kremlin, built 1525–1531. This 29-meter-high stone gate tower features a horseshoe shape and served as the fortress's primary eastern defensive point.

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Muzejnaa fabrika pastily

Located in a 19th-century workshop, this museum demonstrates the traditional 18th-century process of making apple pastila. It features restored equipment and tours explaining the confection's history.

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Музей "Калачная"

A museum dedicated to traditional Russian sourdough bread. It features a reconstructed 19th-century oven where bakers demonstrate the historical process of hand-kneading and baking 'kalach' rolls.

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Brusenskij zenskij monastyr

Founded in 1552, this convent features the 16th-century Church of the Assumption, built by order of Ivan the Terrible, and the large red-brick Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

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Staro-Golutvin Bogoavlenskij muzskoj monastyr

Established in the late 14th century, this monastery was founded with the participation of Sergius of Radonezh. It contains the 18th-century Epiphany Cathedral and historic stone walls at the confluence of the Moskva and Oka rivers.

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Sobor Vozdvizenia Cestnogo Kresta Gospodna

A five-domed red-brick cathedral built in the mid-19th century. Located within the Brusensky Monastery complex, it is characterized by Pseudo-Gothic architectural elements and white-stone decorative details.

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Dom Samovara

A private museum housing over 400 samovars of various shapes and sizes, dating from the 18th to the 20th century. The collection includes items from famous Russian factories and related tea-drinking accessories.

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Тайны Коломенской медовуши

Set in a 19th-century cellar, this museum explores the history of Russian mead-making. It offers guided tours focusing on ancient recipes, honey storage traditions, and the role of honey in medieval Russian life.

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Muzejnaa lavka. Torgovla mylom G. I. Suranova

A museum and shop recreating a 19th-century merchant's store. It displays antique packaging and demonstrates traditional soap-boiling techniques using natural ingredients based on historical recipes.

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Kolomna Speed Skating Center

The Kolomna Speed Skating Center is a 6,150-seat indoor speed skating oval in Kolomna, Russia, also known as the Kometa Ice Rink.

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Semenovskaa basna

One of the remaining towers of the 16th-century Kolomna Kremlin. This 24-meter-high square defensive structure is built of brick and white stone, typical of the fortress's original fortification style.

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Amskaa (Troickaa) basna

A historic defensive tower of the Kolomna Kremlin fortress, built between 1525 and 1531. It stands on the southern side of the wall and served as a lookout point.