Kolomenskoye: Moscow's Hidden Gem
Lesser-known than the Kremlin and the Hermitage, the vast Kolomenskoye estate in southern Moscow is still a true gem well worth a visit.
The estate, which was a favorite country estate for Russia's grand princes and tsars, is full of historic constructions and natural beauty.
Here's a bit more about what it has in store:
The estate, which was a favorite country estate for Russia's grand princes and tsars, is full of historic constructions and natural beauty.
Here's a bit more about what it has in store:
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This horse and carriage brings visitors past a reconstruction of Tsar Alexis I's fairytale palace.
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The Ascension Church of Kolomenskoye, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands small but tall.
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Autumn is a great time to visit.
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There are plenty of new spots and angles to be found in the ancient estate.
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Traditions of the past live on within these walls.
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The estate's many church steeples are painted in vibrant shades.
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Who would've thought something so quaint sits quietly within the big city?
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