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Volokolamsk Kremlin

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11 points2 km3 hours

Volokolamsk is the oldest town in the Moscow region. It was once an important strategic point that needed strong defenses, and its kremlin provided them. This route takes you around the kremlin and its surroundings and introduces you to the town's ancient history, as well as local legends and myths.

Route author

Susanin Team

Things to do

  • 📜 Learn the city's history
  • 🏛️🕰️ Compare the eras

Route points (11)

  1. Istoriya Mesta (History of the Place) — point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”

    Istoriya Mesta (History of the Place)

    🎨 Art installations

  2. Monument to the Metropolitan — point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”

    Monument to the Metropolitan

    🗿 Monument

  3. Church of the Nativity — point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”

    Church of the Nativity

    🕍 Place of worship

  4. Bridge — point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”

    Bridge

    🌉 Bridge

  5. Volokolamsk Kremlin — point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”

    Volokolamsk Kremlin

    📜 Historic site · 🏟️ Architectural landmark

  6. Resurrection Cathedral — point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”

    Resurrection Cathedral

    🕍 Place of worship · 🏟️ Architectural landmark

  7. St. Nicholas Cathedral — point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”

    St. Nicholas Cathedral

    🕍 Place of worship

  8. Bell Tower — point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”

    Bell Tower

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 🕵️ Urban legend

  9. Wall — point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”

    Wall

    📜 Historic site

  10. Government Offices — point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”

    Government Offices

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 🌿 Public garden or park

  11. Former Public School — point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”

    Former Public School

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 🕵️ Urban legend · 🌿 Public garden or park

Istoriya Mesta (History of the Place) in Volokolamsk

Point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”

Istoriya Mesta (History of the Place) — point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”
Istoriya Mesta (History of the Place) — point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”
Istoriya Mesta (History of the Place) — point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”
Istoriya Mesta (History of the Place) — point on route “Volokolamsk Kremlin”

Point 1

Istoriya Mesta (History of the Place)

🎨 Art installations

Before You Set Off

Istoriya Mesta (“History of the Place”) is a tourist center, a unique cultural space and a café serving local food. It's the district's showcase, where you can grab a tasty bite, pick up a guidebook and shop for souvenirs in an authentic atmosphere of the town's history.