Sightseeing in Kolomna - what to see. Complete travel guide

First settlements in the territory of modern Kolomna appeared in the 6th century BC. The Finno-Ugric peoples were the first inhabitants here. Slavic tribes came to the region in the 11th century. Due to the beneficial location of the region, the settlement was developing and growing in size during the ancient times as it quickly turned into an important strategic object. This was also a popular spot to gather and train the armies of the Vladimir-Suzdal Grand Duchy and the Principality of Ryazan. Later, Dmitry Donskoy brought his army to Kolomna. The settlement suffered much damage from the Mongol invasion. During the battle with Batu Khan, which happened in 1238, Kolomna was plundered and burned down.
Kolomna Kremlin is the most famous architectural landmark. It was built during the reign of Tsar Vasily III. The building of the giant fortress started in 1525 and lasted almost six years. The kremlin has a length of nearly two thousand meters. The architectural complex included seventeen towers. The fortress’s walls were really impressive – twenty-one meters tall and almost five meters thick. Kolomna Kremlin was an important stronghold that protected the Grand Duchy of Moscow from the Mongol invasion.

Do you want to learn more about a popular dessert in past centuries and see how it was cooked? In this case, the Pastila Museum, which is open in Kolomna, cordially welcomes you. The opening of this “delicious” venue took place in 2009. The venue cooks the authentic pastila and shares with visitors all the secrets of making this popular dessert. The Pastila Museum uses the original recipe of the 19th century.

There is another museum opposite the Museum of Pastila. This is the Museum of Samovar. Its collection includes more than four hundred different exhibits, including antique items from China and Central Asia, as well as numerous samovars and tea utensils from the Soviet era. There is even a unique samovar intended for only one person. The museum offers dressing sessions for visitors: guests can put on the national dress and take photographs with a cup of tea.

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Survived castles around Kolomna
♥ Castle 'Kolomna Kremlin' , 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Kolomna Kremlin' , 1.5 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Kolomna
♥ National Park 'Losiny Ostrov' , 104.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Losiny Ostrov' , 104.2 km from the center. On the map


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