"Ancient fortress on south border of Moskovia" Kolomna by Pablos_new

Kolomna Travel Guide: 53 reviews and 71 photos

"Kolomna" in old languages means "Column" (in modern Russian - Kolonna). It is an old town (first mentioned in 1177), that was a fortress on the south border of Moscow Principality.

It is very interesting place to visit. Kolomna is situated just 110 km from Moscow by the M5 road (towards Ryazan').

Last visit to Kolomna: May 2003
Intro Updated May 28, 2003
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View on walls and town from tower - Kolomna

Marinkina Tower Things to Do (7)

... (continued) In July, 1614 ataman Zarutskiy and Marina Mnishek were arrested in Astrakhan' and convoyed to... more travel advice

Churches of Kolomna Things to Do (7)

Like in any other Russian town there is a lot of churches. They all are very beatiful and well preserved. more travel advice

Steam Locomotive Things to Do (7)

In front of the oldest in Russia locomotive plant there is real old steam engine locomotive. Contrary to Hollywood... more travel advice

Novo-Golutvin Monastery Things to Do (7)

Novo-Golutvin Monastery is situated on the opposit low bank of Moskwa River. There is nice view on it from cathederal... more travel advice

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Shopping (1)
Art saloon

Travelogues (1)

Written May 28, 2003

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Comments (8)

BruceDunning Jul 5, 2010 at 8:59 AM Report Abuse

The pictures you took are very good and I especially like the one looking down from the wall.
HORSCHECK Dec 1, 2009 at 1:27 PM Report Abuse

Pavel, lovely little page about Kolomna here. I think that Moscow has changed in the last 5 years to a bit more western style; nevertheless I loved it. I even went on a daytrip to Sergiyev Posad.
globetrott Nov 9, 2007 at 1:17 AM Report Abuse

That looks like a great daytrip from Moscow ! Great churches and that lovely steam-train & of course the Club of Historic Fencing :-)
yumyum Oct 16, 2007 at 1:04 PM Report Abuse

I liked Kolomna very much when I visited. You remind me that one day I have to finish my page ;)
bugulma May 13, 2004 at 6:37 AM Report Abuse

You and your family looks grat in armours. Interesting, Japanese dolls are still there?
herzog63 Jan 14, 2004 at 6:57 AM Report Abuse

Very nice page! I'd like to try on that armor and have a sword fight! haha
vesna04 Aug 13, 2003 at 12:46 AM Report Abuse

Lovely place, nice presentation :))
yen_2 Jun 11, 2003 at 12:02 AM Report Abuse

Interesting Fortress..must be alot of fun watching those Armours @ Arms...Looks like you have a beauitful happy Family, Pavel..;-)