In the south of the Moscow region is the city of Serpukhov, filled with historical attractions. One of the popular tourist routes is connected with it - a one-day excursion. The city was founded in 1339 and was the capital of the appanage principality for almost a century. It was not for nothing that it was awarded the title of “Settlement of Military Valor.” In the Middle Ages, it was a reliable outpost for the building and rising Moscow and other northern cities of Rus'. The fortress stopped the Mongol-Tatar invaders and Lithuanian occupiers. The Serpukhov army took part in the Battle of Kulikovo. At different times, the military forces of Boris Godunov, Vasily Shuisky and Ivan Bolotnikov were based in the city.
The city was built according to the traditional plan of Russian settlements - the Kremlin (Detinets) was in the center, it was surrounded by settlement buildings, and a settlement was established on the outskirts. Serpukhov has preserved a large number of places of interest that you can take a walk through in one day. If you want to stay here longer, then guests of the city will find comfortable hotels at affordable prices, interesting cafes and restaurants, and entertainment.
Stories, routes and tips from tourists with photos
You will find recommendations on what to see in 1 day in Serpukhov in the reviews of tourists. Travelers post their options for ready-made routes around Serpukhov and the surrounding area, and share tips on how to organize time in the city. In tourist reports you will find descriptions of interesting tourist places in Serpukhov, as well as information about lesser-known attractions.
- The story “Walk around Serpukhov - Zaborye district” from Viktor Kuvshinov.
- Photo album “Serpukhov. City on a Hill" from Maxim Yashkin.
- The story “The City of the Lost Kremlin and the Black Tulip” from Anna Abrosimova.
- Photo album “Weekend near Moscow” from Julia.
All tourist reviews about trips to Serpukhov on Tourist. RU
Serpukhov water tower Photo: © Sergey Vasilets
Historical Buildings
There are many beautiful old buildings in Serpukhov, but most of them are in disrepair. Therefore, it is imperative to look at them before these fragments of the former Russia finally sink into oblivion. For example, Gostiny Dvor (Lenin Square), which was once the center of city life, is now in desperate need of restoration. Inside it there are shops and cafes, and nothing reminds of its former greatness.
The building of
the Zemskaya Administration (Sovetskaya St., building 31/33, residential building) was luckier - this house is looked after, regularly painted in the traditional bright blue color. On Sovetskaya Street there are mostly modern buildings, so the building really stands out from the background of ordinary gray houses.
The station (Privokzalnaya Square, 1), designed by the famous Knorre, is still in operation. It was built in the mid-19th century, but to this day the building serves regularly and greets guests of the city with its strict and unique appearance.
Peacock Museum
Address: Serpukhov, st. Gorkogo, 5-B Opening hours: from 10.00 to 17.30, except Mondays Cost: adults – 30 rubles, children – 15 rubles
The next must-visit place in Serpukhov is the Peacock Museum. The exhibition occupies only one room, but there you can find out where the peacock is on the city’s coat of arms and buy cute souvenirs. And after that, walk along the streets admiring the various ancient architecture, or go to the next interesting place.
Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker the White
St. Nicholas Cathedral is one of those sights of Serpukhov, which many guidebooks put in the forefront.
The first wooden church on this site dates back to the 16th century. By 1649, a stone church was built in its place, presumably the work of Yaroslavl craftsmen. In 1721, the construction of a new stone church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, which was rebuilt in 1833-1857, was completed. In Soviet times, the temple building was used for a long time as a pasta factory workshop, which saved the temple from complete destruction.
In 2005, the restoration of the temple was completed.
The Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker stands on a hill overlooking the old houses of Serpukhov. Many of them are not in the best condition and look especially sad in winter.
Monument to the Soldier-Liberator
Address: Serpukhov, st. red mountain
Since childhood, everyone knows the famous monument to the Soldier-Liberator by sculptor E. V. Vuchetich in Berlin’s Treptow Park - a Soviet soldier with a sword in one hand, holding a rescued German girl with the other hand. A model of the monument, made in Berlin, was sent to Serpukhov in 1964.
The monument stood for many years near the city hospital named after N. A. Semashko. On June 22, 2009, it was moved to Cathedral Hill, on the territory of the memorial. The height of the Berlin monument is 12 meters, the height of the Serpukhov monument is 2.5 meters. At the foot of the monument burns the Eternal Flame, framed by a symbolic black wreath, charred from the war.
Ostrich farm
Address: Russia, Serpukhov, Starye Kuzmenki Phone: +7 (499) 2680784 Website: https://www.straus.ru/ Working hours: from 10-00 to 19-00, closed Monday Cost: from 200 rubles
After the bison you can go look at the ostriches. In the village of Starye Kuzmenki there has been an ostrich farm for a long time, and anyone who wants to get acquainted with unusual birds is allowed on a tour without any problems.
Black African ostriches can be fed by hand - the huge birds politely treat themselves. Besides them, real camels live here, as well as Indian ducks (they have a very funny and unusual appearance) and rabbits. After the excursion, those interested are offered ostrich kebab and a giant omelette, and for children there is a small egg-painting workshop.
Terrace Reserve
Address: Moscow region, Serpukhov district, Danki town Telephone: Website: https://pt-zapovednik.ru/ Opening hours: from 9 to 15 Cost: Excursion service (bison nursery and nature museum) - 400 rubles. adult ticket, 200 rub. children's How to get there: either buy a ticket in Serpukhov for a bus tour to the nursery (every travel agency has them), or on your own. You can get to the reserve by train from Kursky Station to Serpukhov (travel time is about two hours), and then by buses No. 25, 31, 41 to the “Reserve” stop, travel time is about 35 minutes. By car you can drive along the Simferopol highway (drive about 97 km from Moscow) and turn off the highway following the sign for the village of Danki. At the end of the village, follow the signs to the right and almost immediately you will see the sign “Registration of excursions”.
In the vicinity of Serpukhov, the cleanest city in the Moscow region, there are two very interesting places where you can look at unusual animals and birds. The first is the Prioksko-Terrasny natural biosphere reserve. Its main inhabitants are bison.
These wonderful animals live on the Oka and feel great. They were brought here from Poland three years after the Second World War, then - only two animals. Nowadays, the reserve is home to quite a respectable population (currently there are 60 individuals).
Route
A walk around Serpukhov begins from the territory where the Kremlin . After examining the remains of the fortress wall and the Trinity Cathedral , move to the Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker the White . From there, the route follows through the Crucifixion Church and Lenin Square to the main holy monastery of Serpukhov - the Vysotsky Monastery . The last point of the route is on the opposite bank of the river - this is the Vvedensky Vladychny Convent . A walk around the city and a trip to the Vvedensky Monastery will take at least 3–4 hours, and with stops for rest, lunch and a river trip along the Nara and Oka rivers it will take a full day.
Photo: © Sergey Vasilets
Cathedral Mountain
Address : Serpukhov, Krasnaya Gora street
Cathedral Mountain (Red Mountain) is the historical center of the city, Serpukhov began from here. Once upon a time there was an ancient Serpukhov Kremlin; now only fragments of the wall remain. On the territory of the Kremlin there is the Trinity Cathedral with a hipped bell tower, built in 1696.
In addition to the church, there are private residential buildings and a memorial dedicated to the Great Patriotic War: a monument to the Liberator Soldier with an Eternal Flame and a mass grave.
Behind the Trinity Cathedral there is an observation deck from where a beautiful view of Serpukhov opens. The most spectacular thing is the architectural ensemble of three beautiful old churches, following each other: Uspenskaya, Ilyinskaya and Trinity. The churches are located at the foot of the hill on Volodarsky Street. The domes of other ancient churches of Serpukhov are also visible here. You can climb to the Cathedral on foot or by car, there is a road.
Where to stay in Serpukhov
Choosing housing in Serpukhov is not difficult: the city is compact, and many options are located closer to the center. City hotels without a category, 3 or 4 stars, almost all are within walking distance from attractions - the Serpukhov Kremlin, St. Nicholas the Bely Cathedral and others. Prices for a standard room per night are the national average. Apartments and apartments offered by local residents start at even lower prices. You can continue your vacation, enjoying the tranquility of the outback, in one of several park hotels in the vicinity of Serpukhov.
- Serpukhov Hotels
- Hostels for Budget Travelers
- Flats and apartments
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Vvedensky Monastery Photo: © Sergey Vasilets
Church of the Crucifixion
The Crucifixion Cathedral is now in a dilapidated state, however, services are still held there. At the same time, restoration work is underway.
Crucifixion Cathedral during reconstruction
We came here quite by accident, on the way to the monastery, driving past, we saw a dilapidated arch and decided to go in, because we had seen the bell tower from afar.
Crucifixion Church - gates and bell tower
I hope that by our next visit to Serpukhov, the Church of the Crucifixion will be completely restored, and these photographs will be just a memory.
