In the photo posted in this article, you see not an ancient fortress and not an ancient monument of Russian architecture. In front of you is Moscow, the Izmailovsky Kremlin. This is a magnificent cultural, entertainment, historical and architectural complex built today.
He combined the features of many ancient Russian fortresses, borrowed the most colorful and interesting details from them and combined them with the modern leisure industry.
History of Creation
The founders of the cultural complex "Kremlin in Izmailovo" are A. F. Ushakov and M. V. Alekseeva. The idea of creating a major center of Russian culture came to Alexander Fedorovich in a dream, when he, a descendant of the famous icon painter S. Ushakov, saw the current building in all its details: with towers, a square and a pond. Every day the details became clearer, and finally the moment came when the finished architectural project was presented to the mayor.
It should be noted that in the early nineties of the last century, on the site where the Izmailovsky Kremlin stands today, there was an abandonedwasteland. In 1998, construction work began here, which lasted about ten years. The creation of the structure was carried out on the basis of the Vernissage, and it was decided to use the architectural buildings of the residence of the Russian Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich as the central buildings.
The Izmailovo Kremlin is by no means a historical value or an architectural monument, but one cannot fail to note the atmosphere of Tsarist Russia created here, where you can feel the spirit of pre-Petrine Moscow. The Izmailovsky Kremlin, whose address is Izmailovskoye Highway, 73Zh, has been loved by Muscovites for several years of its existence, and guests of the capital are delighted to visit this amazing building.
Description
As history testifies, in ancient times fortresses were always built on a hill. The Izmailovsky Kremlin is made strictly in accordance with the traditions of Russian architecture. It is built on a hill and surrounded by a wooden fence and a stone wall with massive towers. Approaching the walls, you will immediately notice these white stone structures, which are decorated with multi-colored tiles made according to the technologies and drawings of ancient masters.
All buildings of the complex were created according to sketches and drawings of the royal residence. Among them, the Church of St. Nicholas and the Palace of the Russian Meal are recognized as the most significant.
Meal Palace
In the 17th century, Russian wooden architecture flourished. The contemporaries of the chamber of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich called the eighth wonder of the world. The dining palace is nothing more than a fantasyarchitects. She combined many elements of the famous royal palace in Kolomenskoye and the work of the most talented icon-painter of those times, Simon Ushakov.
The area of taverns and refectories, which are designed to receive up to a thousand guests, is 6.5 thousand square meters. It employs excellent masters of culinary arts who prepare dishes according to ancient Russian recipes, as well as offer traditional and modern multinational Russian menus.
The palace has ten banquet halls, which accommodate different numbers of guests. The most luxurious of them, and it is also the largest - "Royal", designed for five hundred people.
From the stairs, avenues and balconies of the palace, a magnificent view of the central square opens, where, as a rule, all important events take place and festivities take place. A covered gallery connects the palace with the travel tower. Decorative wood painting is used in the interior, and in the cellars of the palace you can see rooms stylized as torture chambers and wine cellars.
Church of St. Nicholas
Izmailovsky Kremlin, whose address we have already informed readers, has on its territory a wooden functioning church of St. Nicholas. It is located almost opposite the Refectory Palace. He met the first parishioners in 2000. To date, the temple is the courtyard of the male St. Danilov Monastery in Moscow.
This is the tallest temple in Russia, made of wood. Its height is forty-six meters. At the top is an observation deck.area. From it you can admire picturesque views of Izmailovsky Island and the Silver-Grape Pond.
On holidays and Sundays, divine services are conducted in the temple, the sacraments of weddings and baptisms are performed. The miraculous particles of the relics of the holy Princess Fevronia and Prince Peter of Murom are also kept here. The church has a children's Sunday school, and those who wish can attend church singing courses and a church floristry school.
In the trade fair rows surrounding the temple, you can buy icons, watches, amber and porcelain items, world-famous Ural gems, Russian souvenirs - scarves and nesting dolls, products from the famous factory in Gus-Khrustalny and lacquer miniatures, tableware.
Vernissage
In the malls there is really a very rich selection of amazing products and handicrafts of folk craftsmen, but all lovers and connoisseurs of arts and crafts tend to visit the Vernissage, which is adjacent to the Kremlin. It hosts a permanent exhibition-fair of handicrafts, souvenirs and antiques.
This is a miniature city that is inhabited by the most talented craftsmen. The streets are given special names that will tell you about the assortment presented on them. Here you can also visit a real blacksmith's yard - a workshop of artistic forging.
Museums
Moscow has never had such an amazing complex before. The Izmailovsky Kremlin has five museums. Among them there are also quite funny, but mostly these are serious expositions related tohistory of our country:
- Bread Museum;
- Navy Museum;
- Museum of Miniatures "World History in Plasticine";
- Toy Museum.
Somewhat apart is the Museum of the History of Vodka, which tells about the 500-year history of this drink. The collection contains more than 600 exhibits: labels and bottles of various shapes, the first distillation apparatus (15th century), recipes from the 18th century, advertising posters and, of course, various types of vodka.
Those who visited the Izmailovsky Kremlin during the tour will learn about the technology of making the drink, hear interesting facts related to it, and discover the alcohol addictions of Russian tsars. The complex of this museum includes a Russian tavern, where you can taste varieties and types of the national drink.
Wedding Palace
Recently, many young Muscovites are interested in the Izmailovsky Kremlin. How to get here by metro, we will tell a little later, but for now let's get back to the reasons that cause such interest.
Undoubtedly, first of all, it is the interest in the amazing complex that has appeared in the capital. But the main reason is the wedding in the Izmailovsky Kremlin. This service has been available since 2009. It was at this time that a registry office branch, the Palace of Happiness, was opened on the territory of the complex. There is also a wedding agency that offers to celebrate weddings and anniversaries.
After registering at the registry office, the newlyweds can get married inChurch of St. Nicholas, and organize a wedding dinner at the Palace of Refections, with ancient rituals and national dishes.
Workshops and shops
Izmailovsky Kremlin has become very popular among lovers of applied art. Connoisseurs of antiques know how to get to this complex by metro.
Behind the temple is a small courtyard with a gazebo and a pond with fountains. Workshops and shops are located in the huts that surround the courtyard. Here you can visit the blacksmith's yard, wicker weaving, pottery, wood carving, weaving studio. Visitors are given a unique opportunity to see how real craftsmen work, or you can do independent creativity.
At the Lyceum Danila they will help you make a beautiful candle or a doll out of fabric, mold a pot or paint a matryoshka. You will learn how to weave, and the children will be very interested to see how chocolate is made.
And the shops here are unusual, where you can buy the most unusual souvenirs: from warm felt boots to forged chests designed to store the bride's dowry.
Izmailovsky Kremlin: how to get there?
By car from the Moscow Ring Road you can get to the complex along the Schelkovo highway. At km 105 exit or along the Enthusiasts Highway (108 km).
But most visitors come to the Izmailovsky Kremlin by public transport. Metro is the fastest and most convenient way to visit the complex. You need to get to the Partizanskaya station, then walk alonghotel complex "Izmailovo", behind which you will see the bridge. He will lead you to the main entrance. From the metro, the journey will take no more than five minutes.
