The Izmailovo Kremlin is a historical and cultural center, on the territory of which there are many interesting places and where various master classes and events are held. We can say that the Izmailovo Kremlin is a center of attraction for everyone who is looking for a large concentration of entertainment in one area. One cannot help but be attracted by the appearance of the Izmailovo Kremlin; this is where people come for juicy and bright photos against the backdrop of an extraordinary palace. There are no less picturesque places for photos outside the Kremlin walls.
From the history
Back in the early 90s of the 20th century, there was a vacant lot on the site of the entertainment center. In 1998, construction of the complex began, lasting almost 10 years until 2007.
The creation of the architectural structure was carried out on the basis of Vernissage, and the architectural structures of the royal residence in Izmailovo under Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, the father of Peter the Great, were chosen as the main buildings.
The Izmailovo Kremlin does not claim historical value and is not an architectural monument; however, the atmosphere of Tsarist Russia has been created here, where you will feel the spirit of pre-Petrine Moscow.
Stalin's bunker and Izmailovo stadium
Next to the Izmailovsky flea market is Stalin's secret bunker, which the Soviet leader built at the beginning of World War II. It is amazingly connected to the Moscow Kremlin on Red Square by a secret underground road 17 kilometers long.
The bunker was forgotten and abandoned for 50 years. In 1996 it was restored and reopened to the public. In the bunker you can see Stalin's personal office with his telephone and receiver, the meeting room and the Georgian canteen. This bunker is built with all necessary amenities.
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Directly above Stalin’s bunker is the Izmailovo stadium, which Stalin built to cover the construction of his hideout. The stadium would have a capacity of 200,000 people.
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Description
The Izmailovo Kremlin, as befits a fortress, is located on a hill, it is surrounded by a wooden fence and a stone wall with massive travel towers.
Approaching the Kremlin walls, you will immediately see white stone towers decorated with multi-colored tiles made using ancient technologies and designs.
The buildings of the complex were made according to drawings and sketches of the royal residence of the 16th–17th centuries, among them the most significant are the Palace of the Russian Meal and the Church of St. Nicholas.
Izmailovsky Park
After sightseeing at the Izmailovsky Kremlin, you can relax by strolling through the huge Izmailovsky Park, where you can enjoy the magnificent nature.
In summer you can sunbathe, swim in the ponds, go fishing, rent a boat and ride the Ferris wheel. This place is often visited by Muscovites to take a break from the bustle of the city.
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Palace of Russian Meal in the Izmailovo Kremlin
The 17th century was the heyday of Russian wooden architecture, and many contemporaries of that time called the Palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich in Kolomenskoye the eighth wonder of the world.
The Palace of the Russian Meal is an architectural fantasy that incorporates many elements of the royal palace in Kolomenskoye and the work of the talented master of graphics and icon painting of that time, Simon Ushakov.
The total area of refectories and taverns, designed to accommodate up to 1000 guests, is 6500 sq. m. meters. Dishes will be prepared for visitors according to ancient Russian recipes; traditional and modern Russian multinational cuisine is also presented.
In total, the palace has 10 banquet halls, designed for different numbers of guests, the largest and most luxurious of the halls is the Tsarsky hall, which can accommodate up to 500 people.
From the balconies, staircases and walkways of the royal palace there is a beautiful view of the square, where the main events take place and holidays are held. With the help of a covered gallery, the Palace of Russian Meal is connected to the travel tower.
Decorative painting on wood is used in the interior decoration, and in the basement of the palace you will see rooms stylized as a wine cellar and torture chambers.
From the basement, an underground passage leads to the Church of St. Nicholas.
How to get there
You can get to the Kremlin Palace both by private car and by public transport. These options are described in more detail below.
By personal car
In order to get to the Kremlin by your own car, you should drive up to the Kutafya Tower, through which you enter the site through Mokhovaya Street. Since this lane has one-way traffic, it is best to leave your car in one of the paid parking lots near the State Kremlin Palace.
Nearby are the parking lots of the Okhotny Ryad shopping center, as well as the Ritz-Carlton hotel and the Moscow shopping and hotel complex. From these parking lots you can walk to the Kremlin in no more than 10 minutes.
By public transport
Many citizens are also interested in how to get to places of interest by public transport. Near the Kutafya Tower there is the “Alexandrovsky Sad Metro” stop, from which buses (K, 12ts, N1) and trolleybuses (1, 2, 12, 33) run.
Recommendation: If a traveler plans to get to the Kremlin by ground transport, it is better to leave in advance, with plenty of time to wait in traffic jams - this phenomenon is not uncommon in the capital.
Thus, some features of visiting the Kremlin Palace and parking next to it are considered. Each traveler chooses how it’s easier for him to get to a place, but experienced tourists recommend using the metro - it’s much faster and cheaper than other options.
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Church of St. Nicholas
Opposite the Palace there is a functioning wooden church of St. Nicholas, founded on September 5, 1997. It opened for parishioners in 2000 and is the courtyard of the Moscow St. Danilov Monastery. This is the tallest wooden temple in Russia, its height is 46 meters.
On Sundays and holidays, divine services are held in the church, as well as the sacraments of Baptism and Wedding. Particles of the relics of the holy saints Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia, the Murom wonderworkers, are kept here.
There is a Sunday school, church singing courses and a church floristry school. From the observation deck of the temple there is a beautiful view of the Serebryano-Vinogradny Pond and Silver Island, the Intercession Cathedral and other ancient buildings. Wedding couples release doves into the sky from the observation deck.
Workshops and shops
Behind the Church of St. Nicholas there is a small courtyard with a gazebo and a pond with fountains and a bridge. The huts surrounding the courtyard housed workshops and shops, including a blacksmith's yard, workshops for wicker weaving and pottery, artistic wood carving and a weaving workshop.
Here you can admire the skills of artisans, or you can get creative yourself: at the Danila Lyceum you will make a beautiful candle or a rag doll, make a pot and paint a matryoshka doll or a Dymkovo toy, learn weaving and Gzhel painting, and children will be interested in seeing how soap is made and make chocolate.
You will visit a real forge and make a souvenir yourself - a coin or a real horseshoe for good luck.
The shops here are also unusual, where you can buy a variety of souvenirs, from felt boots to chests for the bride’s dowry.
Matrimonial Palace
Since August 2009, a Wedding Palace - the Palace of Happiness - has opened on the territory of the complex, where marriages are registered, and a wedding agency has also been located, offering to celebrate wedding anniversaries. Nearby there is a tree with a lot of padlocks - symbols of happiness - apparently, many couples got married here!
After registering the marriage in the registry office, you can get married in the Church of St. Nicholas, and the wedding can be organized with all the ancient rituals and festivities, then it will be called the Royal one.
Attractions
The Kremlin in Izmailovo is rich in attractions. Every visitor will find something exciting for themselves. In the cultural and entertainment complex you can visit: museums, galleries, exhibitions, craft workshops, a Russian courtyard, a temple, etc. When planning your visit, it is better to reserve one daylight hours for sightseeing.
Museums of the Izmailovo Kremlin
On the territory of the Izmailovo Kremlin there are a wide variety of museums and galleries. The cost of visiting is from 100 to 300 rubles. Their theme is not only historical, but also entertaining.
- Museum of the History of Vodka;
- Museum of ill-mannered children;
- Bread Museum;
- Museum of the History of the Russian Fleet;
- Moscow Museum of Animation;
- Museum of Miniatures “World History in Plasticine”;
- Weapons museum;
- Living Folk Arts Museum;
- Chocolate Museum;
- Pastila Museum.
Some museums offer children's parties and individual excursions. Opening hours, conditions and costs must be clarified on the official Kremlin website in Izmailovo.
Gallery "Art-Kremlin"
The gallery opened in 2014. On its site of 500 sq. meters she placed works of contemporary artists and sculptors. Exhibits change regularly. The gallery takes part in international art events.
Gallery “Art-Kremlin”, © Maria Chakhnashvili
Gallery "Puppet Lane"
The gallery presents handmade designer dolls. The collection contains more than a hundred copies on the theme of domestic and foreign fairy tales. All dolls are created from different materials according to individual sketches. The exhibition features works made of clay, wood, porcelain, fabrics, papier-mâché, etc. More information about the gallery can be found on the official website.
Workshops
The Izmailovo Kremlin houses many workshops of various directions. Here visitors can take part in master classes on blacksmithing and pottery. Try baking and painting a gingerbread. Create a rag doll. All this is accompanied by interesting entertaining excursions.
In the “Russian Compound” you can buy the products you like, created by the hands of master craftsmen.
Vernissage in Izmailovo, © Official website of the Izmailovo Kremlin
Vernissage in Izmailovo
It is a huge exhibition space with an open-air Painting Park, antique shops and a Flea Market. On the shore of Serebryano-Vinogradny Pond there is a VERNISSAGE zone with a market of new crafts and modern cafes. Here you can find vintage shops of Russian designers, creative workshops and showrooms.
Wedding Palace No. 5
Since 2009, Wedding Palace No. 5 began operating on the territory of the Izmailovo Kremlin. Ceremonies take place in stylized halls accompanied by a musical ensemble of conservatory graduates. Nearby there are several banquet halls, as well as an agency for organizing weddings and corporate events.
Civil registry office in the Izmailovo Kremlin, © Maria Chakhnashvili
Vernissage in Izmailovo
Next to the Izmailovo Kremlin is Vernissage, the largest exhibition-fair of souvenirs and antiques, art objects, folk crafts and crafts.
Vernissage attracts folk craftsmen and artists from all over Russia. Here you can admire works of art and buy handicrafts.
There are streets here where items of one craft are sold - Silver and Antique Rows, Artists' Alley and Crafts Street, and there are counters where everything is sold.
Izmailovo souvenir markets
The most visited part of the Izmailovo Kremlin are the markets located around it, where you can buy all kinds of Russian souvenirs at more economical prices than in the center of Moscow. There are two markets:
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Izmailovo Vernissage, located near the entrance to the Kremlin, offers a wide selection of souvenirs and crafts from different regions of Russia, made in traditional styles such as Khokhloma, Gzhel or Palekh.
The flea market is located behind the Kremlin, where you can buy nesting dolls, antiques, furniture, old books, items from the former USSR, Russian hats with earflaps, Cossack sabers, Soviet medals or even an astronaut suit. People bring their old things here to sell.
The markets are open every day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, but the best days to visit them are weekends (Friday to Sunday).
Please note that most of the antiques for sale at these flea markets are not actually antiques, but modern pastiches. In addition, there are many souvenirs that are made in China.
