Attractions Klin: museums, monuments, temples

The Moscow region is rich in wonderful cities, one of them is the Klin. The first mention of it dates back to the fourteenth century. Nikon's Chronicle says that in the summer of 1317 Yuri Dolgoruky traveled in this city. At that time, Wedge did not belong to the Moscow, but to the Tver principality. Only in 1409 he was annexed to the principality of Moscow.

Church of Our Lady

Klin (Moscow region) - the city is relatively small. All the sights are concentrated in its central part. Guests of the city will undoubtedly be interested to visit one of the oldest buildings - the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. According to historians, it was built in the middle of the sixteenth century. Before that, on the outskirts of Klin from 1380 there was a wooden church of the Uspensky monastery.

It was abolished, but the temple did not survive. The stone church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin on the bank of the river Sestra is a brick building. In Soviet times, the church was waiting for the fate of most of the temples of that time, it was destroyed. They restored it again in the early sixties. Then she returned the original look. In the nineties the church was again given to believers.

Homesteads and attractions

Wedge is a big enough city. Referring to religious centers, you can recall the Voskresenskaya, built in 1712. Also there is the Trinity Cathedral (which is a monument of the early nineteenth century) and the Church of St. Tikhon, dating back to the beginning of the twentieth century.

Another interesting landmark of Klin is the Maidanova Manor, which was built in the sixteenth century by Prince KP. Naryshkin. However, she gained a lot of fame due to the fact that P. Tchaikovsky lived here. In the Maydanovsky park now stands a monument to this great composer. There, on Tchaikovsky Street, you can find Tchaikovsky's house museum.

But not only this manor is associated with the name of the great composer. When he stayed in the city, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky intended to acquire another estate - Frolovskaya. It is located five kilometers from the city.

Mendeleyev Museum

In general, Klin is famous for its famous manor houses. A lot of famous people lived in this glorious town in different years. So, one more estate was glorified by the greatest chemist.

Museum-Estate D. Mendeleyev "Boblovo" is located in the village of the same name. It is interesting because it tells not only about the life of the scientist-chemist, but also about all his scientific achievements, thanks to which science has advanced far ahead.

Manors Demyanova and Poggihorodovo

Another monument of Russian architecture of the seventeenth century is the manor of Demyanov. In different years it was the possession of different families. The most famous, undoubtedly, Rimsky-Korsakov. Although in different years with the estate are connected and other famous people, known both in Russia and abroad. This, for example, such as M.E. Saltykov-Shchedrin, and A.M. Vasnetsov, K.A. Timiryazev and the Gnesin family, M.N. Zagoskin and A. Bely. In our time the estate became a museum of Tchaikovsky.

The estate of Podzhigorodovo (Podohorodovo) will also be interesting for tourists. It was built in 1770. Interesting as the estate itself, and the church of the Archangel Michael, which is located on the territory. This church was also built in the seventies of the eighteenth century under the first masters - the Yuryev brothers.

Other homesteads

The monument of wooden architecture is the Vysokoe Manor. It belonged to the Volkov family. The farmstead is located in a very picturesque place.

What other attractions are interesting? Klin is rich in various manors, museums. Remembering them, it is impossible not to tell about the estate of the Zolins. It was built at the turn of the eighteenth - nineteenth centuries. The farmstead was located in a very picturesque place. But, unfortunately, the construction itself has not survived until our times. Remained only images that speak of the architect's excellent work. The first owner of the estate was General SA. Vsevolozhsky. At present, restoration and restoration work begins on the territory of the estate.

Market

In the center of the city there is a shopping arcade building. They are built of red brick. Before that, there were wooden shopping benches. It was a very lively place of trade. This is due to the fact that the city was located on the trade routes of that time.

Monuments

Well, and, of course, great importance for Klin residents have monuments installed in honor of the events of the Great Patriotic War. Since the city in 2016 received the honorary title "Township of military valor". Within two months of 1941 he was occupied by fascist troops.

One of these monuments is a monument to the Heroes of the Soviet Union. It is located near the memorial cemetery. The monument to the residents of Klin, who died during the Great Patriotic War, is located in the Victory Park. The uniqueness of the modern version of this monument is that the list of the dead is now shown using a display mounted in the pedestal.

The memorial of the Klin encirclement is set in honor of the soldiers who liberated the city. It is the Eternal Flame in memory of those who died during the war.

Other museums

In addition to the already mentioned monuments of architecture and history, tourists can get acquainted with the history of the city by visiting the house-museum of Arkady Gaidar, the museum of Christmas-tree toys, the Karapayev exhibition hall, the monument to Valery Kharlamov, located in front of the Ice Palace, the house of the mayor and many other places. So, for example, the museum of Christmas-tree toys "Klinskoe Podvorie" has twelve rooms. They exhibit an exhibition of the history of the Christmas tree , the most interesting works of masters of decorative and applied art and glass blowers. Master classes are held here. There, children and adults can test themselves as masters of toys, they can paint a Christmas ball. In addition, the museum annually holds theatrical holidays, dedicated not only to New Year and Christmas, but also to other folk festivals, such as Maslenitsa.

Terrapark and fountains

Lovers of contact with the wildlife await a small Terrapark. Here, the animals wishing, stroked, fed, photographed with them. A distinctive feature of the Terrapark - there are fourteen-fifteen-year-olds working here.

The fountains have a special place in the architectural style of Klin. The most famous of them is the fountain "Mushroom Girl". It went down in history also because in the nineties the sculpture was tried to steal. After that she was transferred to the museum of local lore. A copy is now installed in the park. It is also called the visiting card of the city. This fountain was installed in the city at the end of the eighteenth century.

One of the most beloved, crowded fountains of Klin is the one that is in the park of Afanasyev. There are a lot of young people in the evenings. Since 2007, there are honored graduates of schools, who finished their studies with a medal. No less interesting is "The Boy with Sturgeon". It is located in Pervomaisky Square. True, "The boy with sturgeon", which tourists see now - a copy of the one that stood here a hundred years ago. In Klin there are still many fountains, which are favorite places for people's recreation.

Other places of interest

Free from work time Klinchane often spend in city parks and squares. All of them are beautifully landscaped, beautiful, many decorated places for recreation and asphalt paths. For lovers of outdoor activities are open rentals of bicycles and commercials. On weekends in the parks and squares there are a lot of people, young people, families, elderly people are walking. For children in amusement parks there are many fascinating and fun attractions. In parks, a lot of events are held both on weekends and on holidays, for example on City Day.

For children

Of course, that the children are not particularly interested in the sights. Wedge is a very versatile city. Therefore, for the kids there will be exciting activities and places. One of the most interesting entertainment parks for children is the "Orange". There are many attractions, a children's play room, animators. From entertainment centers can still be called "Jungle of Joy". Here they spend holidays for children.

Conclusion

The city of Klin (Moscow region) is a wonderful tourist center. He is ready to host a lot of tourists. But one day may not be enough to visit all the sights. The Wedge is so diverse and interesting that it is worth spending several days in this city.