Kolomna Palace

This landmark – a modern recreation of the country residence of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, built in the 17th century.

History

In the second half of the XVII century. in the village of Kolomenskoye near Moscow, by order of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, the construction of a wooden palace began, which was fully completed already under his son Fyodor.

The country royal residence was erected by the best Russian craftsmen, led  by Semyon Petrov and Ivan Mikhailov. Built in the style of the towers of Ancient Russia, the palace was a success: eyewitnesses even called it the "eighth wonder of the world."

Unfortunately, the beautiful facades and interiors of the palaces quickly fell into disrepair, including due to lack of proper care. A century later, the dilapidated building was dismantled at the behest of Catherine II. Fortunately, the great empress ordered to make drawings of the palace before the demolition of the palace. Thanks to her foresight, modern masters in 2007–10. managed to recreate the royal palace and give it a second life.

By this time, centuries-old trees had grown on the site of the dismantled original palace. To preserve them, the reconstruction of the palace was carried out on a free site of the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve.

About the palace

Current visitors to the Kolomna Palace can visit its 24 halls, which include the Mansions of the Tsar and his family, the Dining Room, the Duma and the Throne Chambers, the Bedchamber, the Study, and the "Red" (Front) porch. Roofs in the form of tents, onions of helmets and barrels, mica windows, gilded doors, formidable lions at the throne, carved porches make a strong impression.

Dining room — the largest and most luxuriously decorated hall designed for state ceremonies. It hosted foreign guests and celebrated church holidays. Decoration of the hall – stove with ornate tiled ornament.

The Duma Chamber was the royal reception room, and the Throne – throne room. The intricately decorated royal premises occupy the upper floor ("living"), and the lower one, with simple smooth walls, was intended to be an economic one.

The palace was divided into male and female halves.

Help

Address: Andropov Avenue, 39. The nearest metro station to the sights is – «Kolomenskaya». The palace is open to visitors every day, except Monday, from 10 am to 6 pm. Opening hours on Saturdays – 11–19. The ticket costs 200 rubles.