Izmailovsky Kremlin
Izmailovsky Kremlin is a huge cultural and entertainment complex located in the east of Moscow. It was designed according to ancient blueprints of the tsar’s residence, laid here back in the time of Peter the Great’s father, Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. Built in the best traditions of Old Russian architecture, the brightly colored Kremlin in Izmailovo in recent years is often called “the most Russian place” in Moscow. At least, this is how foreigners imagine the capital in their wildest expectations. On the territory of the Izmailovo Kremlin several original museums are open, for example, the history of vodka or Russian toys, informative excursions and master classes of folk crafts are held, festivals and celebrations are organized. It is a place where you can learn a lot of curious things about Russian traditions, visit musicians’ performances and art exhibitions, as well as eat in restaurants or cafes.
Video: Izmailovsky Kremlin
Contents- Highlights
- History of creation
- Museums and creative workshops
- Where to eat
- How to get there and opening hours
Highlights
One of the most remarkable viewing platforms of the Izmailovsky Kremlin is the high bell tower, which houses a unique collection of bells of the XVII-XX centuries. From here you can see the whole architectural ensemble, the domes of the Church of St. Nicholas of Mrliki, towers, terems, pond surface and rows of the Vernisage. Izmailovskaya Bell Tower is a place where photographers love to visit.
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History of creation
The architectural complex of the Izmailovsky Kremlin was built where the fief lands of the tsar’s dynasty were located several centuries ago. On the bank of a large pond stood the craft workshops of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Romanov, as well as a linen manufactory and brick and glass factories. It is known that Izmailovo was the place where the young sovereign Peter the Great found an old English boat, which laid the foundation for the glorious history of the Russian Navy.
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Museums and creative workshops
It’s very hard for a sweet tooth to pass by the Chocolate Museum, which has an amazing collection of sweet sculptures. Tour guides of this museum tell about the history of chocolate production, and master chocolatiers teach visitors the secrets of making homemade chocolate with fillings.
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The youngest museum collection of the Kremlin in Izmailovo opened in October 2015. It was created by the artists of the Soyuzmultfilm studio and is dedicated to animation. In addition to curious exhibits, most of which are allowed to touch with their hands, visitors to this museum are in for a real surprise. Here you can make your own small cartoon and put your own name in it.
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The Church of St. Nicholas is the spiritual center of the entire complex. It reaches 46 meters in height and is considered the tallest wooden temple in Russia. Here newlyweds can get married. It will be a good sign: in the temple of St. Nicholas there is a casket with the relics of the holy princes Peter and Fevronia – Murom wonderworkers, patrons of family happiness.
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Where to eat
The Palace of Russian Meals was built on the territory of the Izmailovsky Kremlin. The architects and builders who created it tried to embody in this intricate building elements of Russian architecture of the 17th century – the time when luxurious wooden palaces built for Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Romanov stood in Kolomenskoye and Izmailovo.
The modern palace is not only beautiful from the outside, it is richly decorated inside as well. Its picturesque interiors are made in the traditions of Russian folk crafts. Here you can see skillful Khokhloma and Palekh painting, carved furniture and sculpture. And the front halls of the palace have become a traditional venue for wedding ceremonies, family holidays, birthdays and other celebrations.
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How to get there and mode of operation
The territory of the Izmailovsky Kremlin is located 5 minutes walk from the Moscow metro station “Partizanskaya” – on Izmailovskoye Shosse, 73zh. You should get out of the subway from the last carriage (from the city center). Guests are welcome here any day, without weekends, from 10.00 to 20.00. Entrance to the territory of the complex “Kremlin in Izmailovo” is free. Excursions, museums and master classes – paid.
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