Gorokhovets: sights and monasteries

Gorokhovets is one of the ancient Russian cities with very valuable architectural monuments: it perfectly preserved many churches and monasteries of the 17th and 18th centuries. But the main thing is that this city is a storehouse of ancient civil buildings: the chambers of merchants of the 17th century, the cottages of ordinary residents of the village, decorated with tiles and carvings, as well as the delightful works of 19th century woodworkers. In any case, it's worth visiting Gorokhovets. Attractions will be appreciated by every tourist.

How to get there?

From the city to Vladimir - 152 kilometers, and to Moscow - all 330. In the city a bus stops following the route Moscow-Nizhny Novgorod. There is a regular communication with Vladimir. The bus station is located on Moskovskaya Street.

Some of the major cities can be reached by train, although the railway station is located outside the city. From Moscow it's easiest to get to this city on the M7 highway. For 4.5 hours, you have to travel a distance of 335 kilometers. Going to Gorokhovets, it is better to mark the sights on the map at once. So it will be easier to navigate in the city, and you will not lose much time.

History

It is widely believed that the name Gorokhovets derived from the nickname Pea. But history does not report who was its bearer. The first mention in written sources dates back to 1158, but in the 11th century these lands were inhabited by numerous Slavs.

In the center of the city stood the Kremlin on the Nikolskaya Hill. On its perimeter were built powerful earthen ramparts and other fortifications of wood. These wooden structures were destroyed in the Time of Troubles. The location away from the troubled borders of the state saved Gorokhovets from attacks and destruction. It still preserves the Kremlin and the posad on the bank of the Klyazma River.

Climate

The duration of the winter in the Vladimir region is more than 4 months, it is very snowy with an average temperature of -8.5 degrees. The climate and relief contributed to the creation of ski slopes in these places. Gorokhovets is also famous for its excellent slopes. Attractions of this level will please any skier.

"Puzhalova Mountain" is the most famous ski resort. The name it came from a legend. Long ago the Tatars were about to attack the city, but in the skies above this mountain the image of the Russian squadron became noticeable. Enemies have fled in horror, and the name from a word "to frighten" was fixed.

In the spring the snow descends as soon as possible, in summer the temperature is at the mark of 16 degrees. In autumn there is a gloomy, rainy weather.

sights

The Nikolsky Monastery was erected in the 17th-18th centuries. The center of attention is the Trinity Cathedral. The lower floor is occupied by a winter church, and the upper one is a summer building. From this place a magnificent view opens. Gorokhovets (Vladimir region) places its advertisements and regularly praises. It's no accident, this city has something to show tourists.

In the masonry of the cathedral are stored particles of the relics of St. Sergius. He once gave a blessing to Andrei Rublev in the writing of icons. The monastery is located on the slope of Puzhaluy Mountain, which faces Klyazma.

The southeast of the square is famous for the Sretensky Monastery, which was erected in the 17th-18th centuries. Enter the monastery can be, passing under the bell tower, which shot up to 35 meters. In its walls there are traces of the Holy Gates, which saw all the parishioners of the monastery. It was from the bell tower in 1689 that the beginning of the erection of a monastery of stone was laid. It is considered to be the most memorable temple in the city, thanks to the richness of architecture and decorative elements. Very affable city of Gorokhovets. Attractions are admired and immersed in the history of Russia.

The construction of the Znamensky Monastery began in 1598. In 81 years on its court there were stone constructions: the Temple of the Sign of the Theotokos and the bell tower. It stands on the picturesque bank of the Klyazma.

In winter, the road to the monastery lies along the ice road. In summer, it is easiest to get to it on the bridge on pontoons. In the offseason, it is worth looking for a boat. Guests are always welcome here. The monastery exists at the expense of its own economy.

Famous houses

Travelers often notice wooden architectural forms. The house of entrepreneur Shorin is widely known in Gorokhovets. An interesting house was erected in 1902. The owner of the house took a direct part in the foundation of the Gorokhovets town factory for the construction of ships. Everyone knows that Gorokhovets is famous for its old streets. Sights there are located at every step.

On Lenin Street (in the center of the city) you can not pass by a large number of architectural monuments. Among them is Prisheltsov's mansion, in which, at different times, there was a cell of the Russian Social-Democratic Labor Party and the party's district committee.

Semenychev's house was erected at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries as a major owner of the factories. In the 21st century a museum is located here.

In the fence of the Holy Monastery of the Sretensky are the temples of the XVII century:

• Church of the Presentation of the Lord.
• Church of Sergius of Radonezh.

Everyone remembers the town Gorokhovets with their buildings. Sights (reviews of tourists are more positive, but young people do not like to wander about this city) are worth to be seen.

The Museum

In Shkolny Lane, the fifth house is occupied by the Museum of History and Architecture. It will help to form a holistic view of the development of the city. The museum's exhibits are housed in the merchants' chambers of Sapozhnikov and the Church of St. John the Forerunner. The exposition of the museum is one of the most entertaining on the route of the Golden Ring.

Gorokhovets (sights here everywhere) seem to you a very hospitable and cozy city. It contains entertaining museums, temples and monasteries. It is impossible to pass by a lot of wooden and stone buildings - monuments of architecture.