Zelenograd is an ideal holiday destination for lovers of beautiful nature and hiking. There are plenty of pleasant corners, cultural and architectural monuments that are able to interest any tourist. Let’s take a look at the main sights of Zelenograd.
Angstrom
Angstrom is a large picturesque pond, which is located near the central part of the city. The pond received such an original name in honor of the local football club, whose sports bases are located not far from its shores.
This is a favorite place for family vacations. Along the pond are well-kept grassy beaches, playgrounds and sports grounds, cozy summer cafes. In addition, fishermen from all over the area traditionally spend time here.
The area of the pond is about 10 hectares. Its length is about 1.5 kilometers. Therefore, Angstrom rightfully has the status of the largest reservoir in the city.
School lake
Looking at the sights of Zelenograd, one can not help but pay attention to the School Lake, which is an ideal place for swimming, organizing picnics, hiking, rollerblading and biking.
In summer, the city beach operates here. Boats and catamarans are available for hire nearby. There are numerous cafes, sports and playgrounds on the shore.
Alley of love
Alley of Love (Zelenograd) is located near the School Lake. The main attribute of the park is a forged tree, on which couples in love hang locks, symbolizing a strong bond, strong love and loyalty. After the "ritual", all the keys are traditionally thrown into the pond. Today, the number of locks on the branches of a tree has exceeded several hundred.
There are equipped playgrounds on the Walk of Love, where families with kids relax. The territory also contains an open-air stage where local and visiting music groups give performances on weekends and holidays.
Showroom
The Zelenograd Exhibition Hall is one of the few objects in the city where domestic and foreign artists present their works. This site was officially opened in 1994. Since that time, more than 4 dozen thematic exhibitions are organized here annually.
The exhibition hall is an extremely popular place where visitors come with excursions. Traveling through the numerous halls of the creative site, visitors get the opportunity to delve into the details of the life of artists, meet interesting personalities, and learn interesting facts from the history of the city.
On Saturdays, public figures give lectures here. The exhibition hall organizes creative evenings, master classes, shows and concerts.
City Picture Gallery
The Art City Picture Gallery is a large platform that serves to demonstrate painting in a wide variety of genres and areas of fine art. Having visited this place, you can not only get acquainted with the works of contemporary Russian and Western artists, but also purchase some of the works presented. Moreover, the staff of the creative site provides painting services that are designed in accordance with the personal wishes of customers.
Monument to the first builders of Zelenograd
The object is considered the main monument of the city. It is located near the cinema "Electron", on the square of Youth. The opening of the monument took place in 2008 and was part of the celebrations dedicated to the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the city.
The monumental construction was established in honor of people who were directly involved in the arrangement of the village. Thousands of city visitors visit the monument annually. Local residents regularly lay flowers here, expressing sincere respect to the people who built Zelenograd.
Sculpture park
When viewing the sights of Zelenograd, you should definitely look at the creative alley, where unique sculptural works made of limestone are exhibited. The authors of the latter are local and visiting masters. At one time, the material for the manufacture of sculptures was specially imported from the city of Voskresensk. The presented works fit perfectly into the landscape design of the park. It is recommended to visit it, first of all, to guests of the city who wish to take original pictures.
Chestnut Alley
If you come to Zelenograd, you should definitely take a walk along the local chestnut alley. It is especially pleasant to wander here on hot summer days, since the abundance of local vegetation is a real salvation from the scorching sun.
Walking along the avenue, guests of the city can be photographed by a stele on which a dove, made of snow-white stone, sits. The sculpture is one of the city's most famous attractions. At one time, it was laid in honor of the celebration of the 850th anniversary of Moscow.
Spasskaya Church
The sights of Zelenograd are not limited to lakes, parks and cultural sites. There are also historical monuments in the city. One of the main ones is the Spassky Church, the construction of which dates back to the 18th century.
The interior is decorated using numerous frescoes that reveal biblical subjects. On the walls of the cathedral an ancient painting has been preserved. This building is a must-see for visitors to the city who are interested in the history and culture of past eras.
Bykovo swamp
The indicated attraction is an artificial pond surrounded by a picturesque park area. Even before the middle of the last century, there was nothing but an ordinary swamp. Today, thanks to the efforts of citizens, the pond is a popular vacation spot for the local population. Now, instead of frogs, the water surface of the Bykovo swamp is plowed by white and black swans. Fans of hiking will certainly be satisfied with a visit to this place.
Museum of Local History
Visiting the cultural sights of Zelenograd, city guests should visit the local museum of local lore. The visitors are presented with numerous historical documents, collections of weapons of various eras, household items of the indigenous peoples who lived in this territory. In general, the museum exhibits will acquaint you with a whole host of interesting facts regarding the history of the region.
Finally
So we examined the main attractions of Zelenograd. Naturally, the entire list of cultural and historical places that the city is rich in did not fit into such modest material. Therefore, in order to get acquainted in more detail with other, no less interesting places, it is enough to organize a trip here on the weekend.