Between the Smolensk-Moscow and Central Russian uplands stretches the Kaluga region. Attractive sights of the Kaluga region can be found in every town. They can be used to study history, ranging from the ancient tribes that lived in dense forests, and ending with the history of space exploration. Many famous names are associated with this region, among them such as Tsvetaeva, Okudzhava, Goncharov. In addition, there are many unique architectural structures that deserve to be seen.
The best architectural structures in the region
Sights of the Kaluga region can be combined into one list, which will be headed by architectural structures, including the Holy Assumption Sharovkin Monastery, built in the early 16th century. No less impressive building is the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Vorotynsky Monastery,towering in the village of Spas, not far from Kaluga. It is currently an active convent. Tourists are allowed to climb the bell tower. Among the architectural structures of a religious nature, one can note the Church of Boris and Gleb, which is located in the village of Kor, Yukhnovsky district.
The sights of the Kaluga region are also a number of other architectural structures, among which the estate "Bereginya". This building houses a museum of dolls, the collection of which was collected throughout Russia. It is located in the village of Kozlovo, not far from Kaluga. The old estate of Avchurino, built in the 18th century, also deserves attention. It is located in the village of the same name, 10 kilometers from Kaluga. The complex consists of several buildings, among which the most significant is a house built in the early 19th century in the Gothic style. On the banks of the Techa River, there is another interesting estate built by the boyars Stepanovs in the 18th century. The main building is decorated with columns and suites.
Natural Attractions
In addition to architectural structures, those sights of the Kaluga region that are created in a natural way are interesting. One of them is Rainbow Falls. It is located on the Nara River, on the border of two regions of Moscow and Kaluga near the village of Papino. Water falls into the river from a height of five meters. The splashes that fly off after the impact fall into the sun's rays and form a rainbow. One of the seven wonders of the region, along with Optina Hermitage, the Museum of the History of Cosmonautics, the Kaluga-Aleksinsky Canyon,Lake Lompad is also considered a stone bridge. In addition, there are many interesting museums in the region.
Interesting places in Kirov
One of the most frequently visited cities is Kirov (Kaluga region). The sights of this settlement are located mainly in the old part of the city, on the left bank of the Vyatka. On the slope of the Zasorsky ravine there is a complex of temple monuments, which includes the five-domed Assumption Cathedral and the Trifonov Monastery. The value of the cathedral is considered to be a five-tiered iconostasis. A little to the north rises the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery. Among the buildings of the city there are many park buildings. There are many museums in Kirov, most of which are associated with the names of the most famous creative people.
Interesting places in Medyn
Another popular city among tourists is Medyn (Kaluga region). The sights of this place are, first of all, architectural structures and monuments. So, the sculpture of young collective farmers is interesting, as well as the monument to the bee. Among the architectural structures, it should be noted the Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, which was built in 1905 and rises on Lenin Avenue. At the intersection of two streets of Karl Liebknecht and Lunacharsky is the Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. If you wish, you can visit the ruins of the Cathedral of Constantine and Helena, which was built in 1777. There are several museums in the city, the most popular of which is the Museum of Local Lore.
