Kolomna

For a historic district in Saint Petersburg, see Kolomna, Saint Petersburg.

Kolomna (Russian: ) is an ancient city in Moscow Oblast, Russia, situated on the confluence of the Moskva and Oka Rivers. The city was founded in 1177. It is currently the administrative center of Kolomensky District of Moscow Oblast. Population: 150,129 (2002 Census).

Kolomna is located on the Ryazan line of the Moscow railroad 116 km from Moscow, at [55°5′N 38°47′E].

Little street inside the citadel

Like some other ancient Russian towns, Kolomna has a kremlin, which is a citadel similar to the more famous one in Moscow (it is also built from red brick). Kolomna citadel was a part of the Great Abatis Border. [Several towers and two parts of walls] have been preserved and are held in good shape; a museum is located inside.

Other sights

Bobrenev cloister
Staro-Golutvin cloister
Novo-Golutvin cloister
Posad with several beautiful churches in it
John the Baptist church—one of only three preserved 14-century buildings of Moscow Oblast [link].

External link

[Official website of Kolomna]

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