The journey begins! In order for the trip to go smoothly, it is better to stop at a gas station and fill up with high-quality fuel at Gazpromneft gas station, inflate the tires, and buy aromatic coffee and snacks for the road.

Zvenigorod town is a historical place. It was built at the turn of the XII-XIII centuries and was a residence of Zvenigorod princes. From the annalistic decree of Ivan Kalita of 1399, we can learn that there was a fortified fortress on the territory. The Kremlin was needed for protection against Tatar-Mongolian armies on the approaches to Moscow. Later Yuri Donskoy (son of Dmitry) built eight-meter earth ramparts with clay cover around the walls of the town, built several corner towers with loopholes, a wooden princely terem and a white-stone Assumption Cathedral. Assumption Cathedral is one of the samples of the classic Old Russian style. Its main feature - made by the famous Andrei Rublev and his students frescoes of the inner walls. Today the traveler can see only the ramparts and the Assumption Cathedral. The cathedral is open on the days of services, their schedule can be clarified in advance on website.

Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery was founded at the end of the 14th century by St. Savva, a disciple of Sergius of Radonezh. It is believed that Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich first granted this monastery the status of a laurel. There are operating churches, Palace of Alexei Mikhailovich of XVII century and Tsaritsyny palace on the territory of the monastery. In the latter you can see the restored interiors of the boyars' chambers, household items, fabrics, women's jewelry of the XVII century and tile stoves. Also at the monastery there is a library with a collection of 6.5 thousand volumes. Information about the services can be found at website.

"Merchant's Yard" is a commercial and cultural complex for leisure and shopping. In this stylized space you can see old photos and plans of the city. The stores are also worth paying attention to: you can shop in the eco-market with the beautiful name "Lavender", or in the grocery store called "Happiness!", as well as buy handicrafts. Clothes, paintings, antiques - all this can be found here.

This family restaurant is located in an unusual part of town called "Merchant's Yard."

On September 17, 2005, on the day of the 853rd anniversary of the founding of the city, a monument to St. Savva of Storozhevsk and Prince Yuri of Zvenigorod was unveiled. They are considered to be key figures in the development of the city.

To the 150th anniversary of Chekhov's birth a monument to the great writer was opened. In 1884, after graduating from the medical faculty, Chekhov began working as a country doctor in Zvenigorod hospital. On the basis of his Zvenigorod impressions he wrote a number of works: "Surgery", "Dead Body", "Siren", "In Court", "On Autopsy".

The monument and the Eternal Flame are located in the park. It is dedicated to Zvenigorod residents who fell for their country and soldiers of the 5th Army of the Western Front. In 1941, the inhabitants of the city defended the western borders of the country and the approaches to Moscow.

The Museum of Russian Dessert is an original and cozy museum. In it you will get acquainted with the culture of the peasant and merchant tea table. In addition to unusual exhibits, there is also a museum store. Which means you can personally taste the desserts of the nineteenth century. The museum offers guided tours, master classes (baking barankas). Book an excursion and a master class in advance by phone at group.

You can end this day with a visit to a cafe-candy shop. From the cafe you can send a postcard with views of Zvenigorod and Chekhov's sayings. Here you can also buy a stamp and throw the postcard into the box.