No less interesting is the Kaluga regional museum of local lore, it was founded in 1847. The exposition of the museum is conditionally divided into two departments, one of which acquaints visitors with the history of the Kaluga region, and the other with local features. The museum is located in a magnificent manor of the early 19th century, which previously belonged to the famous merchant Zolotarev. The manor is preserved in its original form, its interior design amazes with luxury and sophistication.
The Museum of Craft, Architecture and Life invites you to get acquainted with the cultural and craft traditions of the indigenous population. The main value of its extensive exposition is a collection of clay toys, which for many years remained the main symbol of the city. An attractive place to explore is the St. Lawrence Monastery. It began to form as far back as the 16th century and until the 19th century it was continuously expanding and reconstructing. After the revolution of 1917, a significant part of the buildings were destroyed. Today visitors can see part of the surviving residential buildings, as well as a small chapel, which was opened in 1995. In addition to an incredible amount of historical and architectural structures, the city is decorated with many interesting monuments and sculptures. Among them there are very symbolic and touching, funny and romantic ones. The study of urban sculptures is an incredibly interesting and fascinating occupation.
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