Between the Smolensk-Moscow and Central Russian highlands stretches Kaluga region. Attractive sights of the Kaluga region can be found in each of its towns. You can study history from them, starting 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, including such as Tsvetaeva, Okudzhava, Goncharov. In addition, there are many unique architectural structures that deserve to be seen.
The best architectural structures of 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 construction is the Transfiguration of the Savior Vorotynsky Monastery, towering in the village of Spas, near Kaluga. Currently it is a working 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 include a number of other architectural structures, including the Bereginya estate. This building houses a puppet museum, a collection of which was collected throughout Russia. It is located in the village of Kozlovo, near Kaluga. The old manor Avchurino, built in the 18th century, is also noteworthy. 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 Stepanovs in the 18th century. The main building is decorated with columns and enfilades.
Natural attractions
In addition to architectural structures, those sights of the Kaluga region that are created in a natural way are interesting. One of these is the Rainbow Waterfall. 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. Sprays flying off after impact fall into the sun and form a rainbow. One of the seven wonders of the region, along with the Optina Desert, the Museum of the History of Cosmonautics, the Kaluga-Aleksinsky Canyon, the Lompady Lake is considered the Stone Bridge. In addition, there are many interesting museums in the region.
Interesting places Kirov
One of the most 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 Vyatka. On the slope of the Zasorsky ravine there is a complex of temple monuments, which includes the five-domed Assumption Cathedral and Trifonov Monastery. The five-tier iconostasis is considered the value of the cathedral. A little to the north rises the Transfiguration Monastery. Among the structures of the city there are many park buildings. Kirov has many museums, most of which are associated with the names of famous creative people.
Interesting places of Medyn
Another popular city among tourists is Medyn (Kaluga region). The sights of this place are, first of all, architectural structures and monuments. So, interesting is the sculpture of young collective farmers, as well as a monument to a bee. Among the architectural structures, it should be noted the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which was built in 1905 and rises on Lenin Avenue. At the intersection of the two streets 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 Elena, which was built in 1777. The city has several museums, the most popular of which is the Museum of Local Lore.