The pride of the Vladimir region of Russia is the city of Kirzhach. It is located 125 kilometers west of the city of Vladimir. From Moscow it is separated by a distance of 90 kilometers. From almost all sides the city is surrounded by rivers. Despite the small size of the city of Kirzhach, there are attractions. Many tourists want to visit this city, capture its beautiful landscapes in the photo , enjoy the beauty of the Kirzhach and Vakhchilka rivers. The artificial lake Krutoe, located a few meters from the mouth of Vakhchilki, is especially attractive for tourists.
What to see first of all, having arrived in the city of Kirzhach (Vladimir region)? Sights are primarily architectural structures. It is with them that it is better to begin the inspection of this settlement. The most magnificent building is the Annunciation Monastery, built in the XVI-XVII centuries. Over the centuries, the buildings in the monastery were rebuilt, new ones were erected. That is why many structures have been lost, and the existing ones are far from their original appearance. Along with the buildings, wall paintings were also lost. Of the surviving buildings, the Annunciation Cathedral is especially popular with tourists. No less interesting is the Church of the Savior. The Annunciation Cathedral is a one-domed building with pyramids decorated with kokoshniks. The interior of the temple is decorated with numerous arches and vaults.
Listing the architectural monuments that Kirzhach is famous for, the sights can be supplemented with such a majestic structure as the All Saints Church, located near the monastery. The gate chapel, whose construction dates back to the 18th century, is also noteworthy. All these structures are included in the monastery complex. In addition, attention should be paid to the tomb of the clan of the Miloslavsky boyars. Together with the Church of the Savior, it forms a single ensemble.
These are not all the unique architectural structures of the city of Kirzhach. Sights include a whole list of amazing and interesting places, among which are two Nikolaev churches located in the western part of the city. They rise on Selivanova Mountain. These buildings date back to 1764. A bell tower was built here, the bell of which has a weight of 318 pounds. The refectory has a cast-iron floor, and the walls and dome of the temple are decorated with paintings. Now the temple is trying to restore its former beauty, destroyed during the Soviet period. New Holy Gates have already been built.
In addition to the above, there are a number of interesting places that will be very interesting for guests of the city of Kirzhach. Attractions include the sports airport of the same name. It is located near the city, in the village of them. Tomarovich. There is also an airfield of the Research Institute of Parachute Engineering. On its territory the ATSK “Strizh” club was opened. Tourists are happy to watch the athletes who jump with parachutes from a 4000-meter height.
In the village of Novoselovo, located 21 kilometers from the village, a memorial has been erected: Kirzhach, Vladimir Region, is the site of the death of the world's first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. In addition, a UTI MIG-15 fighter was installed in the city, the history of which has a connection with the name of the astronaut. It is also recommended to visit the museum of local lore.