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    Zvenigorod. The ancient city of Moscow region

    Zvenigorod. The ancient city of Moscow region
    Starts from

    Moscow

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    10

    Duration

    8 hrs 50 min

    Length

    34 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Moscow

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    8 hrs 50 min

    Length

    34 mi

    • History and Culture
    • Family-Friendly
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    Sofiya  Kalashnikova

    Sofiya Kalashnikova

    Traveller

    • Zvenigorod kremlin.
    • Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery.
    • M.M. Prishwin House Museum.
    Zvenigorod is a town not far from Moscow. It is small, but it has a rich history. It is also one of the oldest cities near Moscow. Here is the first laurel of Russia, and places of life of great writers, and unusual museums. Let's touch a piece of history.
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    • History and Culture
    • Family-Friendly
    Zvenigorod is a town not far from Moscow. It is small, but it has a rich history. It is also one of the oldest cities near Moscow. Here is the first laurel of Russia, and places of life of great writers, and unusual museums. Let's touch a piece of history.
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    Sofiya  Kalashnikova

    Sofiya Kalashnikova

    Traveller

    • Zvenigorod kremlin.
    • Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery.
    • M.M. Prishwin House Museum.

    Day Itinerary

    10 Activities
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    Day 1

    34 mi0.7 mi

    Zvenigorod

    We will visit historical places, learn about the history of desserts in Russia and the lives of great writers.
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    08:3515 min

    Gazpromneft filling station #92

    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 mi
    40 min
    09:3045 min

    Звенигородский Кремль

    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, one can learn that there was a fortified fortress on the territory. The Kremlin was needed for protection from Tatar and Mongol armies on the approaches to Moscow.
    Later on Yuri Donskoy (son of Dmitry) built eight-meter earth ramparts with a clay surface around the walls of the town, built several corner towers with loopholes, a wooden princely tower and the white-stone Assumption Cathedral.
    Assumption Cathedral is an example of the classic old Russian style. Its main feature is the frescos of the interior walls made by the famous Andrei Rublev and his students.
    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.
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    1.9 mi
    10 min
    10:4045 min

    Саввино-Сторожевский монастырь

    Savvin-Storozhevsky monastery was founded in the late XIV century by St. Savva, a disciple of St. Sergius of Radonezh. It is believed that it was to this monastery that Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich granted for the first time the status of laurel. On the territory of the monastery there are functioning temples, the palace of Alexei Mikhailovich of the XVII century and the Tsaritsyna chamber. In the latter you can see the restored interiors of the boyars' chambers, household items, fabrics, women's jewelry of the XVII century and tiled stoves. Also at the monastery there is a library with the fund of 6.5 thousand volumes.
    • Information about the divine services can be found at website.
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    1.8 mi
    5 min
    11:301 hr

    Купчий двор

    "Merchant's Yard" is a shopping and cultural complex for leisure and shopping. In this stylized space you can see old photos and plans of the city. The shops are also worth a look: you can shop in the eco-market with the beautiful name "Lavanda" or in the grocery store called "Happiness! Or you can buy handicrafts. Clothes, paintings, antiques - you can find it all here.
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    5 min
    12:351 hr 15 min

    Кафе Братец кролик

    This family-run restaurant is located in an unusual part of town called "Merchant's Yard".
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    0.2 mi
    5 min
    13:5515 min

    Памятник Савве Сторожевскому и Юрию Звенигородскому

    On 17 September 2005, on the day of the 853rd anniversary of the city foundation, a monument to Reverend Savva Storozhevsky and Prince Yuri Zvenigorodsky was unveiled. They are considered key personalities in the development of the city.
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    0.3 mi
    10 min
    14:2515 min

    Памятник А.П. Чехову

    A monument to the great writer was unveiled on the 150th anniversary of Chekhov's birth. In 1884, after graduating from the medical faculty, Chekhov began working as a Zemstvo doctor in Zenigorod hospital. A number of works were written on the basis of Zenigorod impressions: "Surgery", "Dead Body", "Serena", "In Court", "At the Opening".
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    5 min
    15:0015 min

    Вечный огонь

    The monument and the Eternal Flame are located in the park. It is dedicated to Zenigorod residents who have fallen for their homeland and to the soldiers of the 5th Army of the Western Front. 1941–1945. In 1941 the city residents defended the western borders of the country and the approaches to Moscow.
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    0.3 mi
    10 min
    16:001 hr

    Музей русского десерта

    The Museum of Russian Dessert is an original and cosy 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 shop. So you can personally taste the desserts of the XIX century. The museum offers guided tours, master classes (baking barankas).
    Book an excursion and a master class in advance by phone at group.
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    0.8 mi
    5 min
    17:301 hr 30 min

    Здесь был Чехов

    Let's finish this day with a visit to a cafe-candy shop. From the cafe you can send a postcard with the 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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