Kolomna

The largest of the seven islands, Kolomna is just 2 hours away from Moscow by train. A quiet island, Kolomna is someplace which is peaceful and best for a weekend getaway. Kolomna is steeped in history, with many ancient architectural wonders still standing, and this is evident in some of the architectural styles found here, Baroque, Classicalist, Art Nouveau, Constructivist, pseudo-Gothic, Empire, Naryshkin Baroque, Byzantine, and even Russian Revival. The best way to explore the city is by walking on foot and stumbling upon its hidden gems. Here in Kolomna you will find the great Russian writer Ivan Lazhechnikov’s home where he lived before his death. Here there is also a 16th century monastery, Brusensky.