13 Activities
Zvenigorod. The ancient city of Moscow region
Starts from
Moscow
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
13
Duration
13 hours
Length
125 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Moscow
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
13 hours
Length
125 mi
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Highlights
- Zvenigorod kremlin.
- Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery.
- M.M. Prishwin House Museum.
Zvenigorod is a city not far from Moscow. Small, but with a rich history, it is also one of the oldest cities near Moscow. Here is the first Lavra of Russia, and the places of life of great writers, and unusual museums. Let us also touch a piece of history.
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Zvenigorod is a city not far from Moscow. Small, but with a rich history, it is also one of the oldest cities near Moscow. Here is the first Lavra of Russia, and the places of life of great writers, and unusual museums. Let us also touch a piece of history.
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Sofiya Kalashnikova
Traveller
- Zvenigorod kremlin.
- Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery.
- M.M. Prishwin House Museum.
Day Itinerary
13 Activities
Day 1
125 mi0.6 mi
History and Literature in Zvenigorod
We visit historical places, learn about the history of Russian dessert and about the life of great writers.
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13.4 mi40 min
08:3010 min
Gazpromneft filling station #92
Gas Station
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The journey begins! For a smooth trip, we recommend stopping at a gas station - fill a full tank of quality fuel, pump up the tires, buy aromatic coffee and snacks on the road.
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29.2 mi50 min
09:3045 min
Sobor Uspeniya Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy
Landmark
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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 Ivan Kalita's chronicle decree 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.
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.
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1.9 mi10 min
10:3045 min
Savvino-Storozhevskiy Monastyr'
Landmark
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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 it was to this monastery that Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich first granted the status of a Lavra. There are operating churches, Palace of Alexei Mikhailovich of XVII century and Tsaritsyny palaces on the territory of the monastery. In the latter you can see the restored interiors of boyars' rooms, household items, fabrics, women's decorations 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.
Information about the services can be found at website.
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2.1 mi10 min
11:301 hr
Bratets Krolik
Restaurant
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This family restaurant is located in an unusual part of town called the Merchant's Yard. What is it? We'll find out after a bite to eat.
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0.2 mi5 min
12:451 hr
Kupchiy Dvor
Shopping Mall
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"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 also deserve attention: you can buy in the eco-market with the beautiful name "Lavender" or in the grocery store called "Happiness! Or you can see with your own eyes the objects of folk crafts and handicrafts (and buy them if you want). Clothes, paintings, antiques - you can find it all here.
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0.2 mi5 min
14:005 min
Pamyatnik Prepodobnomu Savve Storozhevskomu I Knyazyu Yuriyu Zvenigorodskomu
Landmark
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On September 17, 2005, on the day of the 853rd anniversary of the founding of the city, a monument to St. Savva Storozhevsky and Prince Yuri Zvenigorodsky was opened. They are considered to be key figures in the development of the city.
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0.3 mi10 min
14:155 min
A.Chehov Monument
Landmark
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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 zemstvo 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".
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0.1 mi5 min
14:305 min
Memorial'nyy Kompleks Pavshim Za Rodinu Zvenigorodtsam V Gody Velikoy Otechestvennoy Voyny
Park
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The monument and the Eternal Flame are located in the park. It is dedicated to the Zvenigorod residents and soldiers of the 5th Army of the Western Front who have fallen for their country.
In 1941, the inhabitants of the city defended the western borders of the country and the approaches to Moscow.
In 1941, the inhabitants of the city defended the western borders of the country and the approaches to Moscow.
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18.5 mi40 min
15:1545 min
Dom-Muzey M.m. Prishvina
Museum
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In this house the writer spent the last 8 years of his life. After the death of M.M. Prishvin his readers began to come here, and V.D. Prishvina, already a widow, received visitors. So the museum appeared on a voluntary basis. Valerie Dmitrievna bequeathed the house to the Ministry of Culture of the RSFSR. In 1980, the museum became a branch of the State Literary Museum.
Day off is Monday.
To visit the museum you must have an appointment By phone +7 (495) 695 53 08.
Day off is Monday.
To visit the museum you must have an appointment By phone +7 (495) 695 53 08.
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18.5 mi40 min
16:451 hr
Museum of Russian dessert
Museum
Open Details
The Museum of Russian Dessert is an original and cozy museum. Here 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 taste the desserts of the nineteenth century in person.
The museum offers excursions, master classes (e.g. gingerbread painting) and clubs (whistle making, table song club).
The museum is open every day from 10:00, but you have to call in advance and arrange your visit by phone +7 (968) 897-35-59 or +7 (915) 093-7-093.
The museum offers excursions, master classes (e.g. gingerbread painting) and clubs (whistle making, table song club).
The museum is open every day from 10:00, but you have to call in advance and arrange your visit by phone +7 (968) 897-35-59 or +7 (915) 093-7-093.
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0.8 mi5 min
18:001 hr 30 min
Здесь был Чехов
Café
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Let's finish this day with a visit to a 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.
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41.4 mi1 hr 10 min
20:45