Kirzhach. Attractions that deserve attention

The city of Kirzhach is considered the pride of the Vladimir region of Russia. It is located 125 kilometers west of the city of Vladimir. From Moscow it is separated by a distance of 90 kilometers. Almost from all sides the city is surrounded by rivers. Despite the small size of the town of Kirzhach, there are attractions here. Many tourists want to visit this city, to capture in the photo its beautiful landscapes, to enjoy the beauty of the Kirzhach and Vakhchilka rivers . Particularly attractive for tourists is the artificial lake Krutoe, located a few meters from the mouth of Vakhchilka.

What to see first of all, having arrived to the city of Kirzhach (Vladimir region)? Sightseeing is primarily architectural buildings. It is with them that it is better to begin an inspection of this locality. The most magnificent construction is the Annunciation Monastery, built in the 16th-17th centuries. Over the centuries, the buildings in the monastery were rebuilt, new ones were built. That is why many buildings are lost, and existing ones are far from the original species. Together with the buildings, wall paintings were lost. Of the surviving buildings, the Blagoveshchensky Cathedral enjoys special popularity among 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 arches.

Listing the architectural monuments, which famous Kirzhach, attractions can be added to such a majestic structure as the All-Svyatsky Church, located near the monastery. The gate chapel, whose construction dates back to the 18th century, deserves attention. All these buildings are part of the monastic complex. In addition, you should pay attention to the burial vault of the boyar Miloslavsky family. Together with the Church of the Savior it forms a single ensemble.

This is not all unique architectural structures of the city of Kirzhach. The attractions 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 the Selivan Mountain. These structures are dated 1764 year. A bell tower was built here, the bell of which weighs 318 poods. The refectory has a cast-iron floor, and the walls and the dome of the church are decorated with paintings. Now the temple is trying to restore its former beauty, destroyed during the Soviet rule. 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 a sports aerodrome with the same name. It is located near the city, in the village. Tomarovich. Here is also the airfield of the Parachute Research Institute. On its territory the club "ATZC" Strizh "was opened. Tourists are happy to watch athletes who jump with parachutes from a 4000-meter height.

In the village of Novoselovo, located 21 kilometers from the village, a memorial is established: Kirzhach, Vladimir Region, is the site of the death of the world's first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. In addition, the city has a fighter UTI MIG-15, whose history has a connection with the name of the cosmonaut. It is recommended to visit the museum of local lore.