Located in the Vladimir region, the city of Alexandrov is itself a landmark, because it is part of the famous Golden Ring of Russia . The first settlement, based on these lands, dates back to the middle of the 14th century. Since the XVI century the village has received the name of Aleksandrovskaya Sloboda. A convenient location of the settlement near Moscow made the village of Aleksandrovskoy a favorite resting place of the Moscow princes during their trips to the pilgrimage.
It was in the Alexandrovskaya Sloboda in 1571 that a review of the brides took place, in the result of which Ivan the Terrible elected his third wife Marfa Sobakin. And here after 10 years the king in a fit of anger killed his son Ivan.
About what to see in Alexandrov we will tell more in this article.
The Alexander Kremlin
The Kremlin of the city was built by Russian and Italian architects. And even, despite the fact that many architectural objects of the Kremlin were built at different times, the complex looks very harmonious and in its beauty can compete even with its Moscow colleague.
The center of the Kremlin in Alexandrov is the Trinity Cathedral. It was founded in 1513 and is a majestic white-stone building, decorated with carvings and frescoes. In the Trinity Cathedral there was a wedding of Ivan the Terrible with the third and fifth wives, as well as the marriage of his son Tsarevich Ivan with Evdokia Saburova. In addition to the Trinity Cathedral on the territory of the Kremlin are the Crucifix, the Assumption and the Intercession churches, which are important monuments of Russian architecture of the XVI-XVII centuries.
Museum-Reserve "Aleksandrovskaya Sloboda"
This museum-reserve is one of the most famous sights of Alexandrov and Vladimir region. It represents the ancient residence of the king and allows guests to plunge into the atmosphere of medieval Rus. From the excursions that take place on the territory of the "Alexandrovskaya Sloboda", tourists learn a lot of new things, not only about the everyday life of ordinary people, but also about the way of life of the Tsar himself.
Inspection begins with visiting the royal chambers in the Intercession Church. The ancient frescoes of the 16th century deserve special attention here. On the site where the throne room of Ivan the Terrible used to be, the exposition "The Sovereign Courtyard in the Alexander Sloboda" is located. The collection of the exhibition tells about the period when Aleksandrov was an important political and cultural center of the Russian lands.
In addition, the museum conducts interactive weddings according to ancient Russian customs. During this interesting event, visitors can see all the stages of the celebration in Russia: matchmaking, guest, dowry inspection.
The Alexander Museum of Art
The Art Museum in Alexandrov is located in a beautiful merchant mansion of the XIX century, built in the style of neoclassicism. The collection of the museum is composed of works of artists who lived in the city in different epochs.
In the adjacent wing there is an exposition, which tells about the peasant way of life, showing utensils and household items of that time. And in the carriage yard you can find artifacts related to folk crafts and art crafts.
The Literary and Art Museum of Anastasia and Marina Tsvetaeva
At the beginning of the last century, Alexandrov's younger sister, Marina Tsvetaeva, lived in Anastasia, whose poetess often visited her. In the work of Marina Tsvetaeva there is a period called "Alexandrov summer", which was one of the most fruitful in her entire life. The museum recreates the poetic atmosphere of the Silver Age.