Kaluga is famous for its traditionally Russian traditions and an abundance of interesting sites. It is a real ancient Russian city, which managed to carry through the centuries its unique culture. The most revered shrine of the Kaluzhans is the icon of the Mother of God of Kaluga. During the Patriotic War of 1812 the icon more than once defended locals. There are numerous testimonies of the French who saw the icon floating in the air.
In Kaluga there is uniqueness, from the architectural point of view the Trinity Cathedral, which was built in the 18th century. The development of the project involved a fairly well-known architect at that time Yasnigin, who proposed to build a dome 8 meters in diameter without additional fortifications. This was the first experience of such construction in Russia, and the debate was very long, as everyone believed that the dome would certainly collapse. But the magnificent dome of the cathedral still pleases the townspeople and guests of Kaluga with their extraordinary beauty and grandeur. Kaluga will surely impress travelers who do not imagine recreation without exciting excursions and wish to get acquainted with beautiful Russian traditions.
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