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Kolomenskoye ( Russian: Коло́менское) is a former royal estate situated several kilometers to the southeast of the city center of Moscow, Russia, on the ancient road leading to the town of Kolomna (hence the name). The 390 hectare scenic area overlooks the steep banks of the Moskva River. It became a part of Moscow in the 1960s.
Kolomenskoye, locality and former royal estate, on the right bank of the Moskva River, since 1960 part of the southeastern sector of the city of Moscow, western Russia. The village of Kolomenskoye developed around an estate first mentioned in the 1339 will of Ivan Kalita , prince of Muscovy and Vladimir.
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Kolomenskoye is a large museum reserve with rare wooden fortresses, churches, and palaces. You can explore its history, legends, and nature by bike, walking, or boat.
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Kolomenskoye Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that preserves the 16th century Church of the Ascension, a monument for the birth of Ivan the Terrible. Learn about the origins, design and significance of this iconic tower church and its relation to St Basil's on Red Square.
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2,673 reviews. #18 of 4,951 things to do in Moscow. Speciality MuseumsHistoric Sites. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Write a review. About. This former village and archaeological site housed summer residences of the grand dukes of Moscow, and later of the tsars, and is now a museum and reserve. Duration: 1-2 hours.
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Set amidst 4 sq km of picturesque parkland, on a bluff above a bend in the Moscow River, Kolomenskoe is an ancient royal country seat and a Unesco World Heritage Site. Shortly after its founding in the 14th century, the village became a favourite destination for the princes of Moscow.
Mar 20, 2015 · Kolomenskoye is a historic park with a 16th century church, a palace and other monuments on the banks of the Moscow River. Learn about its history, architecture and significance as a symbol of medieval Muscovy.
