The Tsar's Palace of Alexei Mikhailovich in Kolomenskoye. Kolomenskoye, Alexey's palace: photos and history. Palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich in Kolomenskoye

Currently, construction of the palace is still ongoing, and it is not yet recommended to come close to it.

The interior of the palace is still being finished, but from the outside the palace already looks very interesting.

The palace is being recreated in a different place from where it was built. Now there is a park in that place and old linden trees grow... And in order not to destroy the current ensemble of Kolomenskoye Park, it was decided to build a palace on the southern outskirts of the park.

The original palace of Alexei Mikhailovich in Kolomenskoye was built in 1667-1668. architects Semyon Petrov and Ivan Mikhailov

It stood for about 100 years and then was dismantled due to disrepair.

Then the palace was made of wood.

Now the main structures of the palace are made on a concrete foundation. However, the external decoration of the palace was restored in the style of the 17th century in wood.

It makes sense to present a photograph of the palace's interior while interior work was being carried out some time before the opening. Photo courtesy of Pavel Demenko.

From the palace it is good to take a walk through the park to the main ensemble of the Kolomenskoye estate museum.

From afar, the landmark will be the white Church of the Ascension, soaring upward.

Previously, there was a village in this place; I also found small houses standing on the way from the Kashirskaya metro station to Kolomenskoye Park. At that time, these places were not yet perceived as a single park.

Now benches have been installed in the apple orchard

The paths have been paved and further landscaping is underway.

Well, going down the stairs leading down from apple orchard you find yourself in a ravine with a stream and ponds...

But I have already talked about these places in more detail on the pages about the park

Fragment of the Moscow metro map. South part green line No. 2

The newly built wooden palace is located near the Kashirskaya metro station. There are signs at the station indicating which way to exit.




The entrance to “Kashirskaya” is located in a separate pavilion, there are no underground passages, so we immediately go out onto the street. On the street in the distance we notice the tops of the palace towers (in summer they are not very visible behind the trees, in winter they are clearly visible).


The direction was found out. Now you need to cross the square along the passage.


And take it to the left, there you can go without crossing, just be careful. We follow the lady to the underground passage under the busy Andropov Avenue.

When exiting the passage, we immediately notice the entrance to the territory of the palace ensemble.

And behind it you can see a copy wooden palace Alexey Mikhailovich.

Is it worth visiting the newly built palace? If we are talking about Tsaritsyno, then no. But the palace of Alexei Mikhailovich is very desirable to visit. The interiors of the wooden palace present us with the life and everyday life of the royal family in its summer residence. The entire palace is filled with royal life of the 17th century. , Where . . What women did, how. The links open detailed articles with illustrations of palace interiors. Of course, the premises will seem empty if you just wander around his chambers. And for some reason the paintings and colors in each room are different. if you want to know more about this, book a tour of the palace or look at the articles on our website.

The historical royal residence of Kolomenskoye lies north of the palace of Alexei Mikhailovich. There are the world famous and recognized by UNESCO, Kazan and St. George churches and many other monuments. The exhibition is also very interesting. And the park in Kolomenskoye is a miracle, how good it is! The most convenient way to get to the park is by trolleybus or bus. The stop is located next to the underground passage, which we used to get here from the Kashirskaya metro station.

From the palace gate, look down the road. Many buses and trolleybus 67 stop here.

The trolleybus will definitely take you to the museum. You need to go two stops, from the Kashirskaya metro station to the Kolomenskoye Museum. Between them there is a stop “On Demand” and the trolleybus does not always stop there. Be careful if bus 901 approaches. It will drag you quite far; this route does NOT stop at the Kolomenskoye Museum stop.

From the Kolomenskoye Museum trolleybus stop you need to go back a little. We follow the young people, they are heading towards Kolomenskoye Park.

After a few tens of meters there is a path leading to the left.

Follow it and you will see the entrance to the park on the left. The young couple in the photo is going exactly where we need it.

Admission is free, the park is open from April to October from 7.00 to 22.00. From November – March 9.00 – 21.00.

We go straight along the main alley.

Having reached the sign, turn right.

First you will notice the beekeeper's house.

Go around the beekeeper's estate and you will see the remains of a white wall.

There is a passage in the wall, people are standing next to it.

This path leads to the house of Peter I.

It’s not far from it to the Front Gate.

The Church of the Ascension is located just outside the Front Gate,

on the high bank of the Moscow River.

It’s better to return to the Kolomenskoye metro station. The central alley of the palace connects the southern (Front) and northern (Back or Household) gates. You will pass by the Kazan Church.

And exit the park through the northern gate.

Here you need to follow the path diagonally, to the northeast, to the wooden counters standing in the distance. On weekends they sell souvenirs and drinks.

Behind the lady in a bright blue dress.

A good reference point is the panel high-rise buildings, the metro station is not far from them. The bottom picture shows one sixteen-story panel building. The lady in blue is heading towards the metro, let's follow her.

You will pass by a low quadrangular building. It is open in it.

The road to the metro leads from the gates of the Kolomenskoye park, past several cafes, an establishment called “Emelya” came into the picture.

Then go straight and at the fork take a left.

The shady alley leads directly to the metro station. In the photo, the entrance to the metro is visible on the left, the supporting wall is painted yellow. And no one has canceled the letter “M” yet :)

Now we will assume that we are not interested, we want to visit a historical one. Then follow the instructions

How to get to Kolomenskoye Park

If you do not live near the park, then the most convenient way to get to the Kolomenskaya metro station.

In the center of the hall there is a sign indicating which way to go.

On the way out, make sure that “you are going the right way, my friend!”

There is another sign in the underground passage, follow it to the left.

And another one tells you to turn right.

You entered the square and in front of you was a multi-storey building. On the left is the Orbita cinema.

Go to the high-rise building, go up the steps,

and follow straight.

The path turns slightly to the left, leading you to where you can see a group of ladies trying on Panama hats.

There will be a row of cafes and eateries on your left, seen behind the blue ice cream stand in the photo.

You can use cafes on the way back, snack bars and cafes in Kolomenskoye are of very dubious quality. Soon you will see the entrance to the park.

The low white building on the left already belongs to the Kolomenskoye Museum. Next, the path leads up a gentle slope.

Follow it and you will soon notice the northern gate.

Immediately behind them is a diagram of the location of the monuments. Tickets to visit them (except for temples) can be bought on site, in museum buildings or in booths next to them.

Finally, one more piece of advice. It is not advisable to start your inspection from the Kolomenskoye estate and then walk or drive to the palace of Alexei Mikhailovich. It's a long walk from the park to both the palace and the metro. On a trolleybus it’s also inconvenient. You need to cross Andropov Avenue twice. But everyone has their own reasons. Have a nice walk! If you have questions or comments, comments are open on this article, don’t hesitate to say a word!

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In the 1660s. Alexey Mikhailovich to build a new palace in Kolomenskoye. The groundbreaking ceremony for the palace took place on May 2, 1667.

In the 70s XVII century Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich and his family regularly traveled to Kolomenskoye. As noted by the famous Russian historian N.I. Kostomarov in his work “Russian history in the biographies of its most important figures”: “there, during almost his entire reign, he built and rebuilt a wooden palace for himself, trying to make it as elegant and elegant as possible.”

Meetings of the Boyar Duma, councils with heads of orders, diplomatic receptions and military reviews were held here. Architectural masterpiece fell in love with all subsequent rulers. Tsar Peter I and his mother, Tsarina Natalya, visited the palace especially often.

Due to the dilapidation of the palace, in 1767, exactly one hundred years after the start of its construction, Empress Catherine II ordered its dismantling, having previously made detailed measurements and drawings. Thanks to these valuable documents, the palace could subsequently be restored.

In the 1990s. The Moscow government decided to recreate the palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. Construction began in June 2007 and was completed in August 2010. The total area of ​​the palace, consisting of six buildings connected by passages, is 7,230 m², including 1,400 m² provided for interior decoration.

Kolomna Palace had an asymmetrical layout and consisted of independent and different-sized cages, the size and design of which corresponded to the hierarchical traditions of the family structure. The cages were connected by vestibules and passages. The complex was divided into two halves: the male half, which included the tower of the Tsar and the princes and the front vestibule, and the female half, which consisted of the towers of the queen and the princesses. In total, the palace had 26 towers of different heights - from two to four floors. The main living quarters were rooms on the second floor. In total, there were 270 chambers in the palace, which were illuminated by 3000 windows.

When decorating the Kolomna Palace, for the first time in Russian wooden architecture, carved platbands and planking imitating stone were used. The principle of symmetry was actively used in the design of facades and interiors. As a result of large-scale work in Kolomenskoye, a complex complex was created that shocked the imagination of both contemporaries and people of the “enlightened” 18th century. The palace was distinguished by its great decorativeness: the facades were decorated with intricate platbands, multi-colored carved details, figured compositions and had an elegant appearance.

Allegorical images of Europe, Africa and Asia, placed in round shields above the mansions, created the global context of this residence, and the likening of Alexei Mikhailovich to the sun, the queen to the moon, and their children to planets and stars testified to the cosmic greatness of the sovereign. The palace was designed to show Russian subjects and foreign guests the greatness of the Tsar and the power of his power. Simeon of Polotsk called the palace “The Eighth Wonder of the World.”

The interiors of the palace combine the high art of the Muscovite kingdom of the second half of the 17th century, advanced construction technologies of that time and the skill of the craftsmen. The floors of the palace chambers were made of oak parquet, the walls and ceilings of the palace were covered with planks, then cloth was laid on it, which was then covered with canvas, and paints were already applied to it. In the personal chambers of the reigning persons, the walls could be upholstered with gilded leather with embossed patterns. It was also customary to decorate the walls with Western European tapestries and oriental carpets.

Cabinet of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich

The palace is divided into two halves: male and female. Each of them has a separate entrance from the street; you can also walk through the passage inside the palace. Between the “halves” in the basement there is a soap shop.

Water for washing was kept in wooden tubs and tubs, as well as metal vessels. It was heated up using hot stones from a heater, which were thrown into the water. Lye for washing hair was kept in tinned copper basins, kvass in birch bark containers. In the upper floors of the tower, the floor and walls of the soap room up to the level of the benches were lined with lead boards soldered at the seams to protect against leaks. Above the door to the soap shop there is a copy of the icon “Our Lady of the Life-Giving Spring.”

Men washed here. Women's soap stations are smaller and located separately from men's.

Tsaritsyn's Throne Chamber was significantly different from the Tsar's Throne Chamber, although it contained many similar pieces of furniture, reflecting the high status of the owner. The closed lifestyle of the female half of the king’s family and general position Women in the pre-Petrine era did not allow them to see strangers often - in everyday life, the queen was visited only by females, and among men - by close relatives and clergy. The queens' handicrafts and entertainment also took place in a closed circle.

Why is the stove in the women's section round? Because the little children lived with the queen. A round stove is harder to hit hard.

Princess Sofya Alekseevna (1957-1704) - the third daughter of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich and Tsarina Maria Ilyinichna, like other princesses, was destined for the prison chamber and eternal prayers for the country and the royal family. However, Princess Sophia showed herself to be a “princess of a great mind,” whom panegyrists deservedly compared with Sophia the Wisdom of God. After the death of Tsar Fyodor Alekseevich in 1682, as a result of the struggle between court factions and the Streltsy uprising provoked by the Miloslavsky clan, Ivan and Peter Alekseevich were proclaimed kings, and their elder sister Princess Sophia was proclaimed regent.,

The palace of Alexei Mikhailovich Romanov is located on the territory of the Moscow Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve. The museum consists of a large picturesque park, it houses preserved historical architectural buildings and, of course, a recreated palace. It looks like a fairy-tale tower, its windows are decorated with intricate platbands, the turrets are covered with planks imitating stone. Symmetry and grandeur leave almost no one indifferent. Quite recently this palace did not exist - time does not spare masterpieces of wooden architecture, no matter how perfect they are.

In the 1990s, the Moscow government decided to recreate the autocrat's choir. Construction work began in 2007; the painstaking and tireless work of builders, restorers, historians and art critics was able to create in 3 years a wonderful palace, which we now have the opportunity to see with our own eyes.

History of the palace

Since ancient times, the village of Kolomenskoye near Moscow was the patrimony of Moscow princes. Chronicles report the presence of the palace already in the 14th century; Ivan the Terrible also lived here. Even when the reigning dynasty changed, the first Romanov - Mikhail Fedorovich - continued the tradition of his predecessors. The mansions were expanded, the palace was reconstructed according to the understanding of the new king. The heir, Alexei Mikhailovich, nicknamed the Quietest, also fell in love with this place. He used it as a country residence. But it was not enough for the new king what his father had created, and the active young sovereign decided not just to reconstruct, but to build a completely new palace.

Construction progressed at a very fast pace for that time; the finishing work was supervised by the famous icon painter Simon Ushakov. Gold leaf and paints used for decoration were purchased abroad. Alexey Mikhailovich did not live long in the new palace; after his death, power passed to his son, Fyodor Alekseevich, the latter somewhat rebuilt the building. However, after the accession of Peter the Great to the throne, the capital was moved to St. Petersburg. The palace gradually began to fall into disrepair, as subsequent crowned heads did not pay attention to this country residence. Many years later, Catherine II visited Kolomenskoye, the energetic empress ordered an estimate for repairs to be drawn up, but the condition of the mansion at that time already left much to be desired, so it was decided to build a new palace instead of reconstruction. But before dismantling the mansion, experts made drawings of it, thanks to which subsequent restoration became possible.

The reconstruction of the palace became possible not only thanks to the drawings - history has preserved drawings, lithographs, descriptions, which became the precious grains that historians and restorers used in their work. The current palace is not in the same place as before. The fact is that by the time the decision to restore was made, centuries-old trees had already risen on the site of the eighth wonder of the world—that’s what contemporaries called the royal residence. And although the building was built recently, its interiors, decorations and other details were made with special care. This is manifested in every little detail, for example, in the 17th century there was no glass as usual to us; instead, mica was used at that time and restorers recreated mica windows. The facades of the palace are decorated with magnificent figurative compositions, unusual platbands and multi-colored carved details. However, there are also deviations - the current palace is not entirely wooden, it is built from reinforced concrete structures covered with logs.

Palace expositions

The main exhibition is a historical and artistic reconstruction, presented by 24 interiors that allow you to plunge into the life and way of life of government officials of that era.

The Tsar's Palace in Kolomenskoye is divided into two halves - men's and women's, with separate entrances; here you can see the mansions of the Tsar, Tsarina and princes.

In the Dining Chamber of the palace you can see how a real royal feast took place with its scope and grandeur. Visitors are introduced to traditional dishes and luxurious table decorations. Meetings of the Boyar Duma were held in the Duma Chamber. Looking at the royal throne and the benches located on either side of it, on which the boyars sat, you can feel what fateful decisions were made within the walls of the royal residence. Since the king was very pious, he began every morning with a prayer, which he performed in the Cross Chamber. On the men's side there are many rooms that introduce you to the life and customs of that era.

On the women's side, in addition to the interiors, there is also an exhibition of authentic objects dating back to the 17th century - icons, forged items, fragments of tiled stoves - all this conveys the level of skill and imagination of the craftsmen of that time.

In addition, the museum also has temporary exhibitions, for example, dedicated to folk arts and crafts.

A strong feature of the museum is interactivity, which immerses visitors in the historical past and makes them participants in the events that took place in the mansions in ancient times. For children, within the walls of the palace, various travel games are held, which in an entertaining way help to learn a lot of interesting things about the history of the country. Some even give certificates and small souvenirs for participation.

The life of the palace is also rich in cultural programs - the “Theater Hall” hosts musical concerts and performances for children.

The mansions are available for independent inspection; in the halls there is information that gives an idea of ​​the history, life and way of life of the royal persons. To get a more complete impression, you can use an audio guide or purchase a ticket for an excursion for groups. The museum staff has developed many thematic excursions (including theatrical ones) depending on the age and interests of visitors.

Prices for tickets to the palace in Kolomenskoye

Entrance to the territory of Kolomenskoye Park is free.

• Entrance to the women's half of the palace: adults - 250 rubles, pensioners - 100 rubles.
• Exhibition “Treasures of Russian Art”: adults - 150 rubles, pensioners - 50 rubles.
• Comprehensive ticket to visit the men's half and the changing exhibition in the Gallery at the Tsarevich's Choir: adults - 300 rubles, pensioners - 100 rubles.
• A comprehensive ticket that allows you to visit the men's and women's halves, as well as a changing exhibition in the Gallery at the Tsarevich's Choir: family (on weekends for a group of up to 4 people) - 850 rubles, adults - 400 rubles, pensioners - 100 rubles.

You can purchase tickets both at the museum box office and for the joint museum-reserve.

How to get to the palace of Alexei Mikhailovich in Kolomenskoye

The metro station closest to the Kolomenskoye Museum is Kashirskaya; after exiting the train, you should look at the metro exit signs. The right direction is the Kolomenskoye Museum. After leaving the metro, you need to walk to Andropov Avenue and cross it through the underground passage. The journey from the metro to the park takes approximately 5-7 minutes.

You can also walk to the palace from the Kolomenskaya metro station, but it will take longer. You need to find the exit to the Kolomenskoye Museum on the signs in the metro, then walk along Andropov Avenue to the entrance to the park.

You can also get to the museum by car or take a taxi: Yandex. Taxi, Uber, Gett and others.

Video review of the palace from above

"The king looks like a morel, has a head like a fist,
And the amount of malice in him is enormous." (L. Filatov)

Alexei Mikhailovich Quiet is the second Russian Tsar from the Romanov dynasty (1645 - 1676), son of Mikhail Fedorovich and his second wife Evdokia, father of Peter the Great.

The palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich in Kolomenskoye is a monument to the art and life of the last, most vibrant period of the Muscovite kingdom, in which modern Russia has its roots.

In 1667-1668. Alexey Mikhailovich built a magnificent wooden palace (100 meters long, 80 meters wide and 50 meters high), which became the personification of all the achievements of Russian architecture of that time.

The single complex of the Sovereign's courtyard included wooden mansions with the house Kazan church, Sytny, Kormovoy, Khlebny or Khlebenny courtyards or palaces, Order chambers, Colonel's chambers and guardhouses.

The sovereign's courtyard was surrounded by a fence with 3 gates: Front, Back and Garden. Gardens were laid out around it, surrounded by a high fence.

This intricately decorated system of buildings was erected not for the convenience of the royal family, but to impress foreign guests with its pomp. And this was a success, and Simeon of Polotsk even called the Kolomna Palace “the most marvelous,” that is, the eighth wonder of the world.

But after the death of Alexei Mikhailovich and the transfer of the capital to St. Petersburg, Kolomenskoye fell into decay. Under Catherine II, the dilapidated palace was dismantled. Catherine wanted to restore the palace, but 56,934 gold rubles turned out to be too much for her. Then careful measurements and inventories of the building were made. It was they who helped in the recent reconstruction of the palace.

It is interesting that the place where Alexei Mikhailovich’s palace stood stood untouched for 300 years. Nothing was built there. And in 2010, the recreated palace of Alexei Mikhailovich was opened. At the same time, the only deviation from the original was the use of a reinforced concrete frame in order to protect the building from fire.

In total, there were 270 chambers in the palace, which were illuminated by 3000 windows. The Kolomna Palace had an asymmetrical layout and consisted of independent and different-sized cells, the size and design of which corresponded to the hierarchical traditions of the family way of life.

On the Front Porch, birthday cakes were distributed on the day of the angel of one of the members of the royal family - an obligatory, important part of the state ceremony, demonstrating the unity of the ruler and his subjects. The decoration of the porch and its architecture enhanced the feeling of solemnity.

The outside facades are decorated with carved platbands with many multi-colored details. When decorating the Kolomna Palace, for the first time in Russian wooden architecture, carved platbands and planking imitating stone were used.

The idea of ​​recreating the palace arose in the museum-reserve back in the 1990s, and was eventually supported by the Moscow Government. But since the past time is in place former palace formed natural complex and centuries-old oaks and linden trees had already grown, it was decided to move construction to the territory former village Dyakovskoye, behind Golosov ravine.

The current building is a life-size model of the Alexei Mikhailovich Palace. Construction was carried out according to drawings made at the behest of Catherine II. However, the new building is not entirely wooden: all structures are monolithic, reinforced concrete, then covered with logs.

The orientation relative to the cardinal points is also broken - the model was rotated 90 degrees around the vertical axis, which completely violated the sacred meaning of the original structure.

Red, or Front, porch - main entrance at any royal palace. According to etiquette, only the king could ride up to him on horseback or in a cart; Violation was punishable by severe punishment. In Kolomenskoye, even foreign ambassadors and boyars dismounted in front of the Front Gate of the Sovereign's Court. An elaborate reception ceremony was developed. He demanded that distinguished guests be greeted with due solemnity outside, in front of the house, on one of the landings of the Red Staircase.

At that time, the palace was simply huge. The total building area is over five thousand square meters, and total area premises - more than seven thousand square meters.

At the entrance to the palace there are two cannons from the times of the Northern War. The presence of cannons a few meters from a completely wooden palace, which could catch fire from one match, left me bewildered. Perhaps they did not have a combat significance, but gave some kind of solemn signal?

"The king does not sleep and dances until he drops,
And he drinks and carouses until the morning,
And he will barely master the new cup with the Rhine,
The thunder of timpani and trumpets announces
About this feat...." (W. Shakespeare)

Near the palace there is a statue of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna. This is a model of a monument made for the city of Baltiysk in 2004 by sculptor Georgy Frangulyan. The Empress looks at Europe and points to Russia with her hand. Elizaveta Petrovna was a brilliant horsewoman, she loved horse riding and even took part in parades on horseback.

To be able to estimate the size of the palace, I am attaching someone else’s photograph from a helicopter.