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Arzamas is a large city located near Nizhny Novgorod. Here you can escape from the noisy metropolis and enjoy pristine nature and clean air. From Nizhny Novgorod you need to drive only 112 kilometers to discover the history and views of Arzamas.

Cathedral Square in Arzamas, Nizhny Novgorod region Alexxx Malev

The name of the city comes from the merger of the two names Arzai and Masaya, who presented Ivan the Terrible with valuables when he marched with his army to Kazan. In response, Ivan the Terrible founded a monastery, which was destined to baptize the Mordovians. The year of foundation of the city is considered to be 1578. From the very beginning, Arzamas became an important transit point in Russia, which provided the basis for the development of trade and industry. It is difficult to overestimate the importance of the sights of the city of Arzamas. Let's consider the most valuable and interesting of them.

What are the surrounding areas famous for?

To visit a village and not visit its surroundings is simply a crime:

• every day, except Monday and Tuesday, from 10:00 to 16:00 you can go to the village of Lvovka;
• If you go further south from the village, then you should definitely visit the Luchinnik grove. Thanks to its elevation, the clearing offers stunning views of the surrounding area, and if you are tired of walking, you can quench your thirst with clean ice water from a real spring.

Wide Maslenitsa in Boldino
When visiting Boldino during the most non-tourist season - winter, you can catch such holidays as “Maslenitsa”, “Yuletide fortune-telling” and Russian-folk gatherings. The village of Bolshoye Boldino is worth visiting, and preferably more than once. This place is famous for its special ecology and strong energy. If possible, you should spend a few days traveling and then the trip will leave an indelible mark on your soul.

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Modern objects in Arzamas, interesting to visit

In Arzamas, anyone can have a good rest by visiting local nightclubs, modern shopping centers and pampering themselves with natural products purchased at the city's markets.

Karaoke club "Kara-Bass"

Karaoke club "Kara-bass" is open to visitors daily from 12:00 to 24:00. The club is located at 9a Zhukovskogo Street on the ground floor of the Golden Lion restaurant. A cozy hall, modern music and lighting equipment create a unique holiday atmosphere. The average bill per person will be from 1500-2000 rubles.

Central Market

For several centuries, Arzamas was famous as a trading city. When coming here, you can’t help but visit the central market, which is located at Cathedral Square, 4A. It is important for tourists to remember that the market is closed on Mondays.

All other days of the week the market is open from 8:00-17:00. Lunch break from 12:00 to 13:00.

Trade

The shopping center is located at st. Kalinina, 46. It houses a cinema, a large hypermarket, a large number of modern chain stores, and designated areas for a quick snack and entertainment for children. A sufficient number of parking spaces have been created around the shopping center. Taxi service workers are on duty at the main entrance.

Arzamas - city of churches

Many churches, temples and monasteries have always been built in Rus'. The city of Arzamas did not stand aside either. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were 4 monasteries and 36 churches. Unfortunately, today's list of holy places has been significantly reduced, and only 1 monastery and 17 churches are open to parishioners.

St. Nicholas Convent

Located in the very heart of the city - on Cathedral Square. Founded during the time of Ivan the Terrible, since then it has been rebuilt and expanded several times. Today it is a white stone building with a small territory, which has several valuable shrines:

• the miraculous icon of the Mother of God, which unexpectedly cleansed itself from the patina of time;
• icons and particles of the relics of the holy martyr Tatiana and the blessed Matrona of Moscow;
• ark with the relics of saints.

Churches and temples

Right there on Cathedral Square, which is the historical and territorial center, there are all the main churches, a description of which we will get acquainted with below:

• The Resurrection Cathedral is the pride of local residents. Occupies a dominant position among other buildings.
• Church of the Epiphany (Epiphany) - a beautiful two-story religious building is located on the territory of the Nikolaevsky Women's Monastery, forming the appearance of the main city square.
• Church of the Life-Giving Spring - famous for its beautiful carved iconostasis and the rare icon “Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary”;
• The Church of St. Nicholas is an elegant three-tiered building with magnificent interior decoration.

The rest are scattered throughout the city, and it will take more than one day to get to know them in detail. Thanks to the abundance of churches, Arzamas attracts faithful parishioners and pilgrims from distant corners of Russia, including Moscow. You can freely enter any church, but taking photos and videos in many of them is prohibited.

Weather in Arzamas

Arzamas is located in central Russia, which is characterized by a continental climate. Summer in the city is never too hot. The thermometer in the warm season rarely exceeds 25ºС.

The cold period begins around mid-October. And only in early April does real spring come to the city. There are very few sunny days in winter, but severe frosts were extremely rare.

Up to 800 mm of precipitation falls annually in Arzamas. In winter, you can see a lot of snowdrifts in the city, and in summer there are warm showers with thunderstorms several times a week. The weather here, as in other cities in the middle zone, is often changeable: a hot sunny day becomes cool, and the cloudless sky is covered with dense rain clouds.

Arzamas, whose sights can be visited with benefit at any time of the year, is pleased with the weather: the absence of piercing winds and high air humidity will allow lovers of winter travel to enjoy the beauty of the old snow-covered city.

The intoxicating smells of meadow grasses and the aroma of fragrant pine needles will fill with joy a warm summer day spent on the outskirts of Arzamas. The cozy streets of a small town, enveloped in the aroma of greenery, will leave the best memories of your trip.

Gorodets Local Lore Museum

In 1918, the city administration opened a new gallery. A few years later, the gallery was given a merchant's house and given a new name in the form of the Gorodets Local History Museum. The museum exhibits more than 15 thousand exhibits with an ethnic focus. The compositions will be of interest to visitors who are interested in folk creative art. Tourists will be interested in intricate hand-embroidered scenes and historical weapons.

Visitors are presented with archaeological finds and objects that clearly characterize folk crafts. In the museum you can find rare exhibits: gold embroidery items, exhibits of decorative and applied arts, unique clay whistles, ancient wooden paintings. They also stage scenes from the life and everyday life of the Russian people.

Advice! The museum cannot be viewed in one day, so tourists are advised to stay in nearby hotels.

Arzamas at different times of the year

Arzamas is worth visiting at any time of the year. In summer and spring, here you can go to the arboretum, where all the numerous species of plants bloom, visit temples, or go to the Pustynsky deep-water lakes, which are located thirty kilometers from the city. During the warm season, the lakes are home to swans, beavers and other animals. Tourists can relax in the shade of green forests while enjoying the beauty of nature. Also in the summer, namely on July 14, City Day is celebrated in Arzamas.

Desert deep-water lakes are located 30 km from Arzamas

In the autumn season, you can observe the transformation of nature in the Arboretum, which also deserves attention. And the whole town of Arzamas plays with bright colors. In winter, only many temples and house museums remain to be visited. However, most tourists go to Arzamas specifically to visit churches, so nothing prevents you from going to this city during the cold season.

Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist in Torg

Founded in the 15th century, it became widely known in 1612, when from its porch Minin called for the creation of a militia. Initially, the church was wooden, but in the second half of the 17th century it was rebuilt at the insistence of the landowner Dranishnikov. His family became supporters of the Old Believers and fled the city. The head of the family remained committed to Orthodoxy and wanted to restore his honor.

During the 19th century, the temple was reconstructed several times, “overgrown” with new buildings. The Alexander Nevsky chapel, bell tower, and altar were erected. With the advent of the USSR, the abbot of the monastery was shot, and the building was transferred to the needs of a sports school. In the 90s, the temple was returned to the church. And by 2005, a complete restoration was carried out.

Source "Nikola-Klyuch"

A 10-minute drive from Gorodets is the village of Beloglazovo, where a spring with healing water flows. According to legend, it was in this area, at the intersection of the streams of the source, that St. Nicholas the Wonderworker appeared in our world. The spring is unique due to the confluence of streams in a cross-shaped position. The water in the source is considered healing.

Every day anyone can drink or get water. Scientists conducted research which ultimately revealed that the water in the source contains a high percentage of silver, micro and macroelements. Every year, pilgrims come to the spring and say prayers.

The source is always open to tourists. On the territory of the miraculous place, during the reign of Peter I, a chapel was built in which you can confess or receive communion, and accept the Christian faith. The water in the spring never freezes and is famous throughout the city for its softness and healing properties.

Hotels in Arzamas

Every tourist who comes on vacation to Arzamas can choose a comfortable hotel room based on their budget.

1. Hotel "Reavil" is located in the historical center of the city on Karl Marx Street, 10. From it you can quickly reach the Cathedral Square, where the main attractions of the city are located. A day's stay in a standard double room will cost 3,700 rubles, accommodation in a suite will cost 7,800 rubles. A family room with a double bed and two single beds will cost 5,200 rubles.
2. For those who want to save money on accommodation, it is worth considering the Lux Hotel, which is located at Lenin Street, 198. There is a tour desk and several shops on the hotel premises. A day's stay in a double room with two beds will cost 1,300 rubles, the price of a single room will be 1,050 rubles, and a deluxe room will cost 2,000 rubles.
3. Hotel complex "Yasnaya Polyana"» is located a 10-minute drive from the city in the village of Polyana, Arzamas district. Visitors to the complex have the opportunity to exercise on site and take leisurely walks by the pond. They offer a visit to the Russian bathhouse and sauna. A comfortable four-bed room will cost 4,600 rubles, a double room with two beds will cost 1,800 rubles.

4. Panther Hotel, located at Volodarskogo Street, 83 B, is very popular among visitors to Arzamas. The hotel has a restaurant, sauna, bowling alley and billiards. A double room at the hotel will cost visitors 2,100 rubles, a suite will cost 3,200 rubles.
5. Hotel Bunin is located on Lenin Avenue, 146. Advantageous location and excellent value for money. The cost of a double room is 3,100 rubles, a triple room will cost 3,900 rubles, a two-bedroom suite costs 5,600 rubles.

Walking tour of Arzamas

The center of Arzamas is Cathedral Square, over which the Resurrection Cathedral (1814-1842, classicism, architect Mikhail Varentsov-Korinthsky) rises gigantically. The length and width of the building are 64 meters each. You should go inside - there are large frescoes depicting biblical scenes. Adjacent to the cathedral is the Church of the Virgin Mary (1823); on the square you can also find a brick magistrate building (1740-1750). Gostiny Dvor Street runs down from the square, completely preserving the buildings of the 19th century - old shops and shops that look very colorful. Having reached Uritsky Street, turn right - there is the house of the merchant Shkarin (early 19th century) and a whole galaxy of ancient buildings on the Upper Teshya embankment. You can also turn left, onto Lenin Street - there is the white Vladimirskaya, or Zosimovskaya, church (1802) with a round dome, then the Smolenskaya (1797) and the Nativity of Christ (1850-1852, architect K. Ton) churches. If you cross the bridge over Tesha, you will find yourself in the village of Vyezdnoye, a former Cossack settlement, notable for the Smolensk Church (1843). Viezdnoye is also the birthplace of Alena Arzamasskaya, the legendary Mordovian Amazon robber, comrade-in-arms of Stepan Razin. Karl Marx Street goes in the opposite direction from the square. Along the way you will meet the A.M. Museum. Gorky (No. 17), turning left, you can visit the A.P. Museum. Gaidar (Gorky St., 18) in his childhood home. Having walked the street to the end, you can go deeper into the park named after. Gaidar, or you can turn right and go out onto the square. Lenin - there is the main attraction of Arzamas, the Transfiguration Cathedral (1638-1643), left over from the monastery. Then the historical part of the city ends, and the rows of new buildings of the socialist era begin.

The railway station in Arzamas (Arzamas-1 station) is located far from the center, and if you come here from Nizhny by train, pay attention to the monument in memory of those killed on June 4, 1988 (then a freight train with ammunition exploded at the station, resulting in 91 people died). The monument is made in the style of Salvador Dali - an alarm clock is built into the ugly iron structure

Transit trains Moscow - Kazan, by the way, do not call at this station; they go through Arzamas-2, which is also on the outskirts of the city. Both stations are connected by city bus No. 1. Arzamas can be considered as a base for traveling around the south of the region.

Monuments in Arzamas

Walking along the picturesque streets of Arzamas, it is worth paying attention to the unusual monuments located in different places of the city.

Monument to Internationalist Soldiers

The monument is located in a small park not far from the Polytechnic Institute on Kalinin Street. There is an inscription on the pedestal stating that the honor and courage of the soldiers do not fade before eternity.

The figure of a young soldier, sitting on his helmet on a pedestal and mournfully lowering his head, is the personification of the destructive power of any military action.

Arzamas goose figurine

Not far from the Reavil restaurant, near Cathedral Square, you can admire a funny bronze figurine of the Arzamas goose. This monument is dedicated to the famous goose breed. Arzamas geese are squat, they have a relatively short neck and bright yellow legs.

The goose is considered one of the symbols of the city. He is depicted on the flag of Arzamas. Every year the city hosts a bright event - a culinary festival called “Arzamas Goose”.

Eternal flame and memorial complex

Opposite the monument to internationalist fighters on Kalinin Street there is a memorial complex dedicated to the memory of WWII soldiers. The complex is represented by a spacious square with an eternal flame, cannons, an alley of heroes and a board of honor.

Walking around the eternal flame, you can see a mosaic wall on which bowed banners are depicted. On the Memory Alley there are busts of Arzamas residents who became heroes of the Soviet Union.

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Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God

The beautiful church resembles the Resurrection Cathedral, but its size is smaller and its appearance is more austere. The Ilyinsky and Frolovo-Lavra chapels and the refectory were added to the temple. The church is decorated with a tented bell tower.

This temple, like the Resurrection Cathedral, was painted by Arzamas and Moscow masters. The church houses a work by the great Spanish painter Bartolomeo Esteban Murillo.

Count Saltykov received a gift - the painting “The Crucifixion of Christ the Savior” from the daughter of the Saxon king. The canvas still adorns the altar.

The Church of the Smolensk Mother of God is included in the register of monuments of all-Russian significance. Tourists and pilgrims from all over Russia come to see this beautiful temple.

Address: pl. Lenina, 37.

There is another ancient temple on Rozhdestvenskaya Street. The Church of the Nativity, of course, is smaller in size than the main city cathedral, but it also looks solemn and elegant.

Architect – K.A.Ton. The temple was built at the expense of the local merchant A.Ya. Zayashnikov. Construction lasted 7 years. The first parishioners were able to pray in the new church in 1852.

In the center of Arzamas is the St. Nicholas Convent. The monastery was founded at the end of the 16th century on Cathedral Square.

In the 19th century, nuns began to knit colorful boots and boots. The products were to the taste of local fashionistas.

Since then, fishing has become traditional for Arzamas. Original knitted items can be found in souvenir shops in the living room row.

Guests of the city will be interested in the exhibits of the Museum of the Russian Patriarchate and the Town Hall building. The museum complex opened in 2013.

This project was implemented by the Nizhny Novgorod Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve together with the Nizhny Novgorod Diocese.

The exhibits are dedicated to the activities of the patriarchs, among whom were clergy of high rank who lived in Nizhny Novgorod.

Address: pl. Sobornaya, 1a.

Many exhibits collected in Arzamas and surrounding villages are presented in the city history and art museum. Exhibitions of folk art and meetings with artists are held here.

The museum's collection includes thousands of exhibits from different periods. Arzamas has something to surprise its guests. The history of the fortress city began in 1578, and historians and ethnographers have found many antiquities.

What to see in Arzamas in one or two days

Arzamas is a small city, so you can look around it in one day. You should start your city tour from Cathedral Square. The Resurrection Cathedral, the Town Hall and the Museum of the Patriarchate are located here; a little further is the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God the Life-Giving Spring, from the bell tower of which you can see the panorama of Arzamas. Next, we go out onto Gostiny Ryad Street, simultaneously inspecting the shops and shops located in the buildings. Going out onto Lenin Street, you can look at the Holy Lake, in which, according to legend, the ancient temple sank.

Lake Svyatoe is an Orthodox shrine, from the water of which, according to surviving legends, many healings were performed

Karl Marx Street will also be interesting for walking. The Reavil Hotel is located here, as well as a monument to the Arzamas goose. Turning onto Gorky Street, we find the Gaidar Museum, as well as the City House of Culture. Then you can go to the Park of Culture and Recreation, ride the rides and visit the Arboretum. In addition, there is a pond with a boat station.

In the park of culture and recreation, everyone can ride a boat or catamaran

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Neighborhoods of Arzamas

After exploring the sights of Arzamas, Nizhny Novgorod region, you can go out of town. Beautiful places await tourists here.

Desert Lakes

Desert deep-water lakes are a real miracle of nature. They are located just 30 km from Arzamas. Their banks are covered with broad-leaved and coniferous forests, and the reservoirs themselves occupy an area of ​​more than 300 hectares and are located in a bizarre labyrinth. There is rich nature here; otters, muskrats, beavers, swans, and rare birds live here. Tourists who come from Moscow always try to relax for at least a couple of hours on the Pustynsky Lakes, away from the noise and dust of the capital.

Balakhonikha Cave

Not far from Arzamas there is a natural monument protected by the state - the unique karst Balakhonikha Cave. It is located in an abandoned gypsum quarry 5.5 km from the village of Balakhonikha. Finding it is not difficult: all local residents know how to get to the famous natural attraction. The Balakhonikha cave occupies about 54 hectares, and its interior decoration is amazing: stalagmites and stalactites, columns and curtains are full of bluish ice layers, vaults in the form of a cracked hemisphere hang over the cave halls, branched ponoras are connected by underground galleries.

Natural attractions of Arzamas

Among the natural attractions of the city, the beauty of the local arboretum, the magnificent views that open to tourists after descending into the Balakhonikha Cave, and the city beaches, which are very popular in the summer, are highlighted.

Arboretum

In the 60s of the 20th century, a plot with a total area of ​​12 hectares was allocated for the cultivation of rare plants on the territory of the city park for recreation. The territory was divided into 28 squares, between which smooth alleys were created.

Plant lovers can take a long walk along the alleys and look at more than 145 species of trees and shrubs growing here.

Balakhonikha Cave

The cave, located in the Arzamas region in the village of Balakhonikha, has not been sufficiently studied. Therefore, this natural attraction is popular among both tourists and specialists.

The area of ​​the cave is 54 hectares. The total length is 48 km, the highest height is 3 m. The cave is located near a gypsum quarry near a steep rock. The entrance to the cave is narrow, its arch consists of several cracked hemispheres. The vault is reflected in the crystal clear water that flows along the bottom of the cave.

The air temperature in the cave does not exceed 3ºС.

Beaches

Free city beaches are located in the city center. In the heat, the beaches of Arzamas are very crowded, because not only local residents come here, but also tourists who come to relax as savages.

On the beach there is a designated area with paid sunbeds. There are cafes with delicious homemade food within walking distance. For lovers of active pastime on the beach, the city has all the necessary infrastructure. Lifeguards and medical personnel work on the central beach.

Epiphany Church

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The Epiphany Church is located in the city of Arzamas, Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia. The temple is located on the territory of the Nicholas Convent.

There are several versions about the date of construction of the temple, but the most reliable one points to 1811. As historians note, the church project was developed by local architects. Since that time, the building has been rebuilt 5 times, acquiring new architectural features.

A special feature of the church building is its two-story layout. The first floor is occupied by cells for sick nuns and a hospital church, and the Church of the Epiphany itself is located on the second floor. The church is one of the buildings that forms the appearance of the Cathedral Square of Arzamas. Not far from the church there are other buildings of the monastery, including the famous Holy Gate.

Where to eat in Arzamas

Where to eat in the city:

1. Cafe "Sorento" is located at Lenin Avenue, 121 D. This place offers Italian, Russian and Japanese cuisine. Food prices are low. The average bill per person will be 350 rubles.
2. Restaurant "Castle de Santi" located at Gorky Street, 8A. Visitors can have a delicious lunch, order coffee to go, and in warmer months the restaurant has a summer veranda. The average bill will be 600 rubles.

3. You can have a quick and inexpensive snack at the Grill and Coffee cafe , which is located at st. Kalinina 19V. American, Italian and Russian cuisine is available to visitors. The average check will be 400 rubles.
4. Restaurant "Golden Lion" is located at Zhukovskogo Street, 9A. Visitors are offered dishes of Russian cuisine; special attention is paid to grilled meat in the menu. The average bill is 1,500 rubles.
5. The Yesenin Pub restaurant is located on Lenin Avenue, 210A. The cuisine in the restaurant is mixed, there is a coffee to go service. During the opening hours of the establishment, you can not only eat delicious food, but also listen to pleasant live music. The average check will be 1000 rubles.

Museum of Good

The museum building was designed in 1906. Initially, the mansion belonged to the merchant Plekhanov, who loved overseas wonders and revered the traditions of his people. In 2009, a treasure was found in the merchant's house. Only after this did the museum open at the beginning of 2011.

Some of the valuables were distributed to museums across the country, some exhibits are presented in the Gorodets Museum of Local Lore. The found specimens are dedicated to the life and traditions of local residents of the early 19-20 centuries. Tourists of antiques will be interested in locks of unusual design and dishes forged by blacksmiths. The museum has a separate exposition of the Russian stove, presenting options for its design during the princely reign.

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Literary and Memorial House-Museum of A.P. Gaidara16

The country's only memorial house-museum of Arkady Gaidar was opened in October 1967 in the city of Arzamas. The Literary and Memorial Museum of A.P. Gaidar will include three museums: the memorial and household house-museum of A.

Park of Culture and Leisure named after. A.P. Gaidara14

The beautiful city park, founded in 1957 in the very center of Arzamas, was named after the children's writer Arkady Gaidar. On an area of ​​thirty hectares there is a green area with paved paths, a small pond, a “Little Country” playground, attractions, a chess club, a memorial area and several monuments.

Museum of the Russian Patriarchate in the Magistrate building11

In the center of Cathedral Square, surrounded by churches and monasteries, there is a unique building built in 1740-1750 - the building of the city magistrate. The magistrate is a local government body established by Peter the Great, the town hall.

Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God10

Opposite the city of Arzamas, on the other bank of the Teshu River, Ivan the Terrible settled six hundred Cossack families to form the Cossack Vyezdnaya Sloboda. Subsequently, the sovereign's palace village began to be called Vyezdnoye.

Balakhonikha Cave9

The south of the Nizhny Novgorod region is famous for its caves and karst sinkholes. Picturesque panoramas, rocky cliffs and precipices with sheer walls attract climbers, tourists and simply nature lovers.

Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Life-Giving Spring”9

Of the many ancient Arzamas churches for which the city was famous for three centuries, only two remained undestroyed and have retained their former appearance and purpose to this day. These are the Resurrection Cathedral and the church in the name of the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Life-Giving Source,” built in 1794 on the site of an older one.

Church of the Nativity8

An original architectural landmark of the “golden age” of the city of Arzamas is the Church of the Nativity of Christ, built on the site of a 17th-century temple. In 1845, the foundation stone of the new Church of the Nativity of Christ took place at the expense of the Arzamas merchant-farmer A.

Resurrection Cathedral7

On the high hill of Arzamas stands its main decoration - the Resurrection Cathedral. The majestic temple, surrounded by monasteries and churches, can be seen tens of kilometers away in clear weather. The grandiose cathedral was built according to the design of the outstanding architect Mikhail Petrovich Korinthsky in honor of the victory of the Russian people over Napoleon in 1812.

Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery7

One of the main attractions of the city of Arzamas is the Cathedral of the Transfiguration, built in 1638 on the territory of a monastery. The oldest architectural monument is the main temple of the monastery, founded in 1556.

Nicholas Convent4

On the Cathedral Square of Arzamas stands the St. Nicholas Monastery, founded in 1580 by decree of Tsar Ivan the Terrible. Initially, the wooden building belonged to the St. Nicholas Church, where a convent was later founded.

Interesting places to relax with children

In Arzamas you can have a good time with your children by visiting interesting places for recreation and entertainment.

Trampoline

For people who love active recreation, the trampoline offers its services, which is open to visitors from 10:00 to 22:00. The center is located at st. Pobeda, no. 9.

Adults and children will be able to have a lot of fun on the trampolines, go through unusual routes in a difficult labyrinth, and climb to the highest heights of the climbing wall. The trampoline center has a special area for the youngest visitors.

Park named after A.P. Gaidar

A recreational park for children and adults is located in the city center on Lenin Avenue.

In the warm season, you can go on various rides and visit special pavilions where they play tennis and chess. On the territory of the park there is a postcard football field and an equipped area for playing volleyball.

Zoo

In the village of Bebyaevo, Arzamas district, there is a zoo on a high hill, where children are brought from different villages and cities of the Nizhny Novgorod region. You can sign up for a tour daily from 8:00 to 17:00.

The territory of the zoo is 2.5 hectares. It houses enclosures for donkeys, camels, buffaloes and pens for ostriches. In the zoo you can see raccoons, lynxes and foxes. Little visitors will be delighted and surprised by the huge models of dinosaur figures.

My impressions and photos of Arzamas

As I wrote above, we ended up in Arzamas on the way to Diveevo. We didn’t have much time to get to know the city, so we limited ourselves to a quick look at the streets from the car window and a short walk around Cathedral Square. However, our discoveries awaited us here too.

It was May 11, Saturday of Easter week. Bells were ringing everywhere, and buses with pilgrims heading to Diveevo stopped every now and then on the square. At some point, my eyes even began to flicker from all these skirts and scarves.

Arzamas made an ambivalent impression on me. The churches, in general, seemed to be restored, but many interesting old civil buildings were, unfortunately, in disrepair.

In Arzamas

Standing out on Cathedral Square is the red building of the Magistrate, or Town Hall, built in the Baroque style in the mid-18th century. Now it is planned to create a museum of the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate within its walls.

Arzamas, Town Hall (Magistrate)

Town Hall (Magistrate)

As I mentioned above, it was Easter week - on these days everyone is allowed to climb the bell tower and ring the bells. They rang in the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Life-Giving Spring”. It was built in 1794 as a warm winter temple.

Arzamas, Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Life-Giving Spring”

A wooden staircase led to the bell tower, which at times seemed quite flimsy. We were lucky - there weren't many people. But when we descended, a whole crowd of pilgrims rose to meet us. I wonder how they fit on the bell tower?

On the bell tower of the Church of the Life-Giving Spring

View from the bell tower of the Church of the Life-Giving Spring

On the bell tower of the Church of the Life-Giving Spring

Bells of the Church of the Life-Giving Spring

View from the bell tower to Cathedral Square, Annunciation Church and Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery

In the bell tower of the Church of the Life-Giving Spring

Cathedral Square had a slightly disheveled appearance - there were cars and people everywhere, everything was moving in some kind of chaotic order. Here is also the Central market, and all sorts of shops, and the city park named after Lenin, where comrades with swollen faces sat on benches. There were also beggars wandering around “for Christ’s sake” (I really don’t like this crowd; even when the old women are fine, but when the young girls, who can be worked for, beg for alms, that’s too much). Add to this car parking and bus stops.

Cathedral Square

Cathedral Square

Cathedral Square

St. Nicholas Monastery in Arzamas

At the entrance to the market

But the most powerful impression is made by the Resurrection Cathedral. He's not just big - he's huge. And at the same time - very proportional. Unfortunately, you can’t take pictures in it, so you’ll have to take my word for it – it makes an equally strong impression inside. The Resurrection Cathedral was built in 1814-1842 in honor of the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812. The cathedral project was carried out by the architect Mikhail Petrovich Korinfsky (1788-1851), a native of Arzamas, a student of the architect A.N. Voronikhin.

Resurrection Cathedral

Resurrection Cathedral

Across the field (Vyezdnovskie meadows) you can see the Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God (Smolensk Church). It was built in 1815, but the bell tower was built much earlier, in 1721.

Smolensk Church (Onsite)

Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God (Viezdnoye)

Then we set off along the road leading to Diveevo. On the way out, in Vyezdnoye, we made a stop - from here a beautiful view of Arzamas opens up.

Panorama of Arzamas

Church of the Life-Giving Spring and Resurrection Cathedral

Annunciation Church and Transfiguration Cathedral

We didn’t stop anywhere else until Diveevo itself. But a story about him next time. To be continued…

Ideally, you need to stay in Arzamas for several days to leisurely get to know all its attractions. You can view a selection of hotels on Booking.com.

Where is Arzamas

The small picturesque town of Arzamas is located 400 km east of Moscow and 112 km south of Nizhny Novgorod. Place coordinates: 55.3949º, longitude 43.8399º. The location of the old Russian city at the intersection of major highways of road and rail transport makes it possible to get to it from different directions using almost any type of transport.

There are two railway stations in the city with the same names: “Arzamas 1” and “Arzamas 2”. They can be reached both by electric trains and by long-distance trains. In order to come to Arzamas by train from Nizhny Novgorod, you need to set off from the Moskovskaya railway station. Travel time will take no more than 3 hours.

From the Shcherbinka bus station in Nizhny Novgorod, buses depart hourly towards Arzamas. You can also get there by bus from Nizhny Novgorod from the stop at the railway station and from the Nebo shopping center. Travel time will be from 2 to 3 hours. The bus station in Arzamas is located in the historical center of the city at st. Lenina, 21a.

It is not possible to fly to Arzamas by plane: there is no airport in the city. But fans of air travel can fly to the airport in Nizhny Novgorod, and, after making a transfer there, get to Arzamas by taxi or regular bus.

Where to buy souvenirs?

There are sales points in Murom that are worth visiting to purchase local souvenirs and gifts:

Murom is a city that will welcome you with its warmth, atmosphere and beautiful architecture.
Recently, new attractions have been added to Murom. The city is very popular among numerous pilgrims and tourists. Guests, in addition to standard excursions, are encouraged to take advantage of unusual excursion routes offered by creative local residents.

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Interesting places in the city

Murom, whose attractions are popular among tourists, is famous for its Orthodox shrines, ancient objects and modern architectural solutions.

Monument to Ilya Muromets

The great knight was a real person, and according to legend, he came from the village of Karacharovo located near Murom. In 1999, in the central part of the city, on the territory of Oksky Park, local residents erected a monument to their famous fellow countryman. Ilya Muromets is depicted in the image of a monk-hero: in military armor, from under which the monastic robe is visible.

In his right hand is a sword held high, and his left hand holds a cross pressed to his chest. Near the pedestal there are figures of griffins resting their left paws on a shield. The height of the monument from the pedestal to the blade is 21 m. The author of the monument is the sculptor V.M. Klykov.

Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery

The monastery is the oldest building on this land; it was first mentioned in 1096. According to the chronicle, the community appeared on the site of the farmstead of the first local prince, Gleb. For a long period it served as one of the main defensive city lines. After the construction of the Transfiguration Cathedral and the attack by Lithuanian troops, the monastery suffered.

After this event, the monastery territory was rebuilt several times. A stone fence, several churches and outbuildings were erected. Later they founded a religious school and built a bell tower. The entire temple complex occupies a space of 200 m long and 150 m wide. Currently, there is a functioning men's monastery here.

Cable-stayed bridge

The cable-stayed bridge, built in 2009, was voted the most beautiful pontoon in the country by popular vote. A bypass highway has been laid along it, skirting the city and connecting Arzamas and Vladimir. The structure, 15 m wide, has a length of 1.4 km and stands on 3 main supports - 2 on each bank and one in the center.

Their height is more than 85 m. The length of the cable-stayed spans is 230 m. Before the construction of the new bridge, its functions were performed by an old pontoon, which could only be used in the summer. In winter we crossed the river by ferry. This problem was solved in 2 years of construction work with 8 billion rubles.

The throughput capacity of the structure is about 5 thousand cars per day. The structure can be seen from many points in the city. The cable-stayed bridge is located in the Navashino district, in the southern district of Murom.

Monument to Peter and Fevronia

Saints Prince Peter and Fevronia are considered protectors of family and devotion. This influenced the fact that in Murom in 2012 a monument was created called “Love Union - Wise Marriage.” Located near the Holy Trinity community, the bronze sculpture represents two massive figures of spouses placed next to each other.

Peter holds a sword in his hands, which represents power and fortitude. St. Fevronia covers the shoulders of her beloved with a veil, which personifies female wisdom. Behind them, on a pedestal, at the feet of the couple, lurks a rabbit, which serves as a symbol of the couple’s unity with the surrounding wildlife. People who come here rub the animal's nose for good luck.

Monument "Murom Kalach"

A monument dedicated to the “Murom Kalach” was erected in the settlement in 2012. This event coincides with the 1150th anniversary of the founding of Murom. The small sculptural composition is located near the central bazaar, near the Noble Club restaurant complex. The above baked product is considered an ancient pastry in Rus'.

According to legend, Murom kalach began to be made back in the 14th century. It was baked using a special technology, and nowadays the recipe for making real wheat round bread is considered lost. According to legend, when Catherine II visited the city and tried the baked goods, she granted the settlement a new coat of arms depicting 3 rolls.

The architectural form of the product is made of granite at the expense of local entrepreneur I. Zinoviev. Together with the pedestal, the sculpture has a height of 180 cm, the width of the composition is 1 m, and its weight is 100 kg. Sprayers are installed near the sculpture, thanks to which the stone baked goods have the smell of fresh bread. Object location: pl. 1100th anniversary of Murom.