The city of Pavlovsky Pasad, located just half an hour from Moscow, is filled with the atmosphere of a leisurely life in the hinterland and indescribable color. The measured rhythm of life, leisurely walks along the old streets, the architecture of merchant two-story houses and beautiful churches attract many people who appreciate the color and peculiarity of Russian culture.
On the territory of the city there are such famous Russian sights as the Church of the Resurrection, the Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, the Pokrovsky-Vasilyevsky Monastery, as well as numerous factories for the production of scarves and shawls with printed patterns.
The history of the city dates back to 1845, when Pavlovsky Posad was founded on the site of several villages. The sights of this city in the modern world are known and popular not only in Russia, but also around the world. Local residents have long been famous for their craftsmanship and were engaged in
handicrafts. It was this city that gave the world stunningly beautiful shawls and printed shawls. Active development and construction of weaving factories began in the city at the beginning of the 19th century, and gradually it becomes known as the center of the textile industry.
Many beautiful ancient religious monuments have been preserved in the city of Pavlovsky Posad. Attractions attract architecture lovers. In the northern part of the city is the Intercession-Vasilievsky Monastery, which stores the relics of the patron saint of the city. One of the main dominants of Pavlovsky Posad is the Bell Tower of the Resurrection Cathedral - its only part that has survived to this day. Not far from it, in the beginning of the 20th century, a chapel was erected in memory of the war of 1812. In its history, it has been destroyed and completely restored.
During the war of 1812, active hostilities took place in the region and in the city of Pavlovsky Posad. Sights and monuments of military subjects tell of an active guerrilla war, which was fought by local residents in support of the country's army. One of the most famous is a monument to partisan Vasily Kurkin, who was awarded the St. George Cross of the first degree for courage and courage.
Many interesting places and houses are located throughout the city of Pavlovsky Posad. Sights tell about the history of the city, about the life, life and activities of people, about famous people who were born and raised here. Among such places you need to visit the Museum of Local Lore and the exhibition hall of the Shirokov House. One cannot ignore the Museum of the History of the Russian Scarf and Shawl. From the exposition you can learn about the history, technology and features of manufacturing the symbol of the city of Pavlovsky Posad. The sights of this museum are a private collection of scarves of the 18-20th century, as well as unique tools for applying a pattern to the fabric. And you can leave Pavlovsky Posad with only a few copies of local scarves.