Izmailovsky Kremlin, Moscow: description, history, address and interesting facts

In the photo posted in this article, you see not an ancient fortress and not an ancient monument of Russian architecture. Before you Moscow, Izmailovo Kremlin. This is a magnificent cultural and entertainment and historical and architectural complex, built in our days.

He combined the features of many ancient Russian fortresses, borrowed from them the most colorful and interesting details and combined them with the modern leisure industry.

History of creation

The founders of the cultural complex "Kremlin in Izmailovo" are AF Ushakov and MV Alekseeva. The idea of creating a major center of Russian culture came to Alexander Fyodorovich in a dream when he, a descendant of the famous icon painter S. Ushakov, saw the now existing structure in every detail: with towers, a square and a pond. With each passing day the details loomed more clearly, and, finally, the moment came when the ready architectural project was presented to the mayor.

It should be noted that in the early nineties of the last century there was an abandoned wasteland in the place where the Izmaylovsky Kremlin rises today. In 1998, construction work began here, which lasted about ten years. The construction of the structure was carried out on the basis of Vernissage, and as the central buildings it was decided to use the architectural structures of the residence of the Russian Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich.

Izmaylovsky Kremlin is by no means a historical value or an architectural monument, but it is impossible not to mention the atmosphere of tsarist Russia created here, where you can feel the spirit of Moscow before the Peter. Izmailovo Kremlin, whose address is Izmaylovskoye Highway, 73Zh, for a few years of its existence, fell in love with Muscovites, and the guests of the capital are delighted to visit this amazing structure.

Description

As history shows, in ancient times the fortresses were always built on a hill. The Izmailovo Kremlin was built strictly in accordance with the traditions of Russian architecture. It is built on a hill and is surrounded by a wooden fence and a stone wall with massive towers. Going to the walls, you immediately pay attention to these white stone constructions, which decorate colored tiles, made according to the techniques and drawings of ancient masters.

All the buildings of the complex were created according to sketches and drawings of the royal residence. Among them the most significant are the church of St. Nicholas and the Palace of the Russian meal.

The palace of the meal

In the XVII century, Russian wooden architecture experienced a period of prosperity. The eighth wonder of the world was called the contemporaries of the chamber of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. The palace of a meal is nothing more than a fantasy of architects. It united many elements of the famous royal palace in Kolomenskoye and the work of the most talented master of icon painting of those times, Simon Ushakov.

The area of restaurants and refectory, which are designed to receive up to a thousand guests, is 6.5 thousand square meters. Here there are magnificent masters of culinary art, who cook dishes according to ancient Russian recipes, and also offer a traditional and modern multinational Russian menu.

In the palace there are ten banquet halls, which accommodate a different number of guests. The most luxurious of them, and it's the biggest one - "Tsar", designed for five hundred people.

From the stairs, gulbis and balconies of the palace, a magnificent view of the central square opens up, where, as a rule, all important events take place and folk festivities take place. The covered gallery connects the palace with the travel tower. Decorative painting on wood is used in the interior, and in the cellars of the palace you can see the rooms, stylized for torture chambers and wine cellars.

Church of St. Nicholas

Izmaylovsky Kremlin, whose address we already informed readers, has on its territory a wooden temple of St. Nicholas. It is located almost opposite the Palace of the meal. He met the first parishioners in 2000. To date, the temple is a courtyard of the St. Daniel Monastery in Moscow.

This is the highest temple in Russia, made of wood. Its height is forty-six meters. In its upper part is an observation deck. From it you can admire the picturesque views of the Izmailovsky Island and the Silver-Vine Pond.

On public holidays and Sunday in the church, divine services are held, sacraments of wedding and baptism are performed. Here are kept miraculous particles of the relics of the saints Princess Fevronia and Prince Peter of Murom. In the church there is a children's Sunday school, those who wish can attend church singing courses and a school of church floristry.

In the trade fairs surrounding the church, you can buy icons, watches, articles of amber and porcelain, world-famous Ural gems, Russian souvenirs - scarves and nesting dolls, products of the famous factory in Gus-Khrustalny and lacquer miniature, table utensils.

Vernissage

In the shopping arcade is really a very rich selection of amazing products and handicrafts of folk craftsmen, but all lovers and connoisseurs of arts and crafts are eager to visit the Vernissage, which is adjacent to the Kremlin. There is a permanent exhibition-fair of handicrafts, souvenirs and antiques.

This is a miniature city, which is populated by talented craftsmen. Streets are given special names that tell you about the assortment presented on them. Here you can visit a real blacksmith's yard - an art forging workshop.

Museums

Such an amazing complex had not previously been Moscow. Izmailovo Kremlin has five museums. Among them there are also quite amusing, but mostly they are serious expositions connected with the history of our country:

• The Museum of Bread;
• Museum of the Navy;
• Museum of Miniatures "World History in Plasticine";
• Toy Museum.

The Museum of the History of Vodka, which tells about the 500-year history of this drink, is located separately. There are more than 600 exhibits in the collection: labels and bottles of various shapes, the first distillation apparatus (XV century), XVIII century recipes, advertising posters and, of course, different types of vodka.

Visitors to the Izmailovo Kremlin during the tour will learn about the technology of making a drink, hear interesting facts related to it, and discover the alcoholic preferences of Russian tsars. The complex of this museum includes a Russian tavern, in which it is possible to taste varieties and types of national drink.

Wedding Palace

Recently, many young Muscovites are interested in Izmaylovsky Kremlin. How to get to the subway here, we'll talk a little later, but for now let's return to the reasons causing such interest.

Undoubtedly, first of all, this is an interest in the amazing complex that has appeared in the capital. But the main reason is a marriage in the Izmailovo Kremlin. This service has become available since 2009. It was at this time on the territory of the complex opened a registry office - "Palace of Happiness". There is also a wedding agency, which offers to celebrate wedding celebrations and jubilee dates.

After the registration in the registry office, the newlyweds can get married in the church of St. Nicholas, and organize a wedding dinner in the Palace of meals, with ancient rituals and national dishes.

Workshops and shops

Among the lovers of applied art, the Izmailovo Kremlin has become very popular. How to get to the subway in this complex, know and connoisseurs of antiques.

Behind the temple there is a small courtyard with a gazebo and a pond with fountains. In the cottages that surround the courtyard, there are workshops and shops. Here you can visit the blacksmith's yard, workshops for weaving from the vine, pottery, wood carving, weaving studio. Visitors have a unique opportunity to see how the real craftsmen work, and you can do your own creative work.

In Lyceum Danil you will be helped to make a beautiful candle or a doll made of cloth, make a pot or decorate a nesting doll. You will be taught how to weave, and children will be very interested to see how chocolate is made.

And the shops here are unusual, they can buy the most unusual souvenirs: from warm boots to wrought chests designed to hold the dowry of the bride.

Izmaylovsky Kremlin: how to get there?

By car from the Moscow Ring Road you can reach the complex along the Schelkovskoye Highway. On the 105 km exit or on the highway Enthusiasts (108 km).

But most visitors come by public transport to the Izmailovo Kremlin. Metro is the fastest and most convenient way to visit the complex. You need to get to Partizanskaya station, then walk along the Izmailovo hotel complex, behind which you will see a bridge. He will lead you to the central entrance. From the metro the road will take no more than five minutes.