Kolomenskoye Estate Tour

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Duration: 4h
Location: Kolomenskoye, Moscow, 140102, Russia | Moscow, Russia


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Russian art & history at a former royal estate
Towering UNESCO-listed church from the 16th century
250-room Wooden Palace—former home of Tsar Peter the Great
Quaint open-air museum surrounded by natural beauty
Anecdotes about the tsars' court from an expert guide

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Kolomenskoye Estate
Admission fees
Roundtrip transportation to and from your central Moscow hotel

Description:

Fascinating architecture awaits at the former royal estate of Kolomenskoye. With a knowledgeable guide, visit the scenic parkland away from the busy center of Moscow. Admire wooden palaces and ancient Orthodox churches while you learn about Russia's past and present on this leisurely tour.

Spread out on 2.5 acres (almost 400 ha), Kolomenskoye is a stunning open-air museum showcasing architecture from all corners of this mighty country. A favorite hunting ground and retreat of several rulers since the 14th century, it is now a quaint place of splendid natural beauty, where you explore Russian art and history in an enchanting natural environment.

Visit the imposing Church of Ascension, built in the 16th century to commemorate the birth of Tsar Ivan the Terrible. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the cupolas and towers of world-renowned Wooden Palace, which houses 250 rooms. This palace was previously the home of Tsar Peter the Great, the birthplace of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna, and later a summer residence of Tsar Alexis I.