3-Hour Kolomenskoye Tour in English

You are invited to visit one of the most ancient and picturesque places of Moscow — Kolomenskoye. Since the 15th century, Kolomenskoye has served as the summer residence of the Grand Dukes of Moscow and Russian czars.

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Highlights

See the Church of the Ascension built in 1532 on the high bank of Moskva River
Discover the Church of Our Lady of Kazan which served as a family chapel
View the wooden cabin constructed by Peter the Great, a 16th century Church of St. George, various gates, pavilions and towers
Explore an architectural ethnographic complex that includes a stable and smithy, a beekeeper’s farm with an apiary and a water mill

Description

Kolomenskoye was first mentioned in written sources of the 14th century, namely in the Testaments of Moscow Grand Prince Ivan Kalita (dated 1336 and 1339). The unique landscape of Kolomenskoye bears traces of many generational lives and activities. Beginning from the 15th century, Kolomenskoye was a summer country residence of Moscow rulers. In the 16th and the 17th century, a unique architectural ensemble of Kolomenskoye was imbued with the idea of the czars’ residence of great artistic and historical value. The most crucial sight will be the Church of the Ascension which is included in the list of monuments of the world heritage of UNESCO. In 1539, the Ascension Church was built on the grounds of the Kolomeskoye village to mark the birth of one of Russia’s most famous czars – Ivan the Terrible. There are also three more architectural monuments which are located close to the church: the bell tower of St. George (16th century), water tower (17 century) and the hunting pavilion (19 century). In the former village of Dyakovo, now part of Kolomenskoye, there will be one more marvelous 16th century architectural sites – the Church of Beheading of St. John the Forerunner.

Includes

Entrance tickets
Licensed English-speaking guide
Travel by public transport
Food and drinks
Souvenirs

Important Information

From the meeting point to Kolomenskoye, you will go by metro and have the opportunity to see some stations of the most beautiful metros in the world
You will have to walk a lot, so wear comfortable shoes and do not forget your umbrellas (in Moscow it often rains)
You also have to go up to the Church of the Ascension in Kolomenskoye