Camera Mitevska (Parentesco) bridge. Kolomna online

Kolomnais a cozy and intimate town with a long history, which is one of the most beautiful in the Moscow region. The first mention of Kolomna date from the late twelfth century, however, judging by the archaeological data – base of the city can be attributed to the middle of the XII century. One of the main historical treasures of the town is a magnificent example of defensive architecture – the Kolomna Kremlin, built in the mid XVI century It was a stone fortification, intended for the defense of the southern border of Muscovy from raids of Kazan and Crimean Tatars. There is a perception that the Kolomna Kremlin was built by the example of Moscow, the Italian architect A. Fryazin. This is indicated by the similarity of such elements of strength as loopholes, parapet with battlements, towers, and many others. Overall, the architecture of the Kremlin inherent features of the fortifications of Northern Italy. It was 16-tower fortification, with gates and ditch, as well as numerous cathedrals, monasteries and churches. Unfortunately, to the present day preserved only some fragments of this powerful construction, but even in this form, storied,Kolomna Kremlincontinues to amaze the eyes and imagination of its appearance, and silently keeps the memory of his heroic past. The most popular places of worship in the city is the Epiphany Old Golutvin monastery, where the fragments of the true cross and crown of thorns, and many Holy relics and the Church of St. John the Baptist, which is one of the oldest temples in the region. The city of Kolomna is also known for its museums. Here there is a local history Museum, created over 80 years ago, which also includes the Museum-estate Lazhechnikova, the house of the commander and the Museum of military glory. In the walls of the Museum are the richest exposition telling about the development of the city, its glorious history and unique culture. In the collection of the Museum there are more than 30 thousand findings, and visitors to the Museum every year there are tens of thousands of visitors in the city. Another recommended to visit a cultural institution is the Museum "Kuznechnaya Sloboda", offering to its visitors a magnificent collection of armor, weapons and household items that were manufactured and have been in use since the pre-Mongol era and ending with the early twentieth century. Of particular interest and delight the guests of the town is "a Museum of vanished taste", which tells about the history and technology of Kolomna pastila, which in the old days, for several centuries was the hallmark of the city, like the Tula gingerbread or Suzdal Mead. The Museum is located in the house of a merchant Suranov, and offers to its visitors interesting excursions, where you can not only learn a lot of new information, listen to a fascinating and touching story, but also to taste the famous Kolomna dishes.