Dmitrov is an old city near Moscow, founded in 1154 by Yuri Dolgoruky. It was named after the son of the Grand Duke. The city is known for numerous historical and architectural monuments and is included in the Golden Ring of Russia. Where is Dmitrov located, how to get to it and what else is it interesting for? Our article will tell about this.
Where is Dmitrov: general information
The city of Dmitrov (not to be confused with the Ukrainian Dimitrov) is one of the oldest settlements in the Moscow region. In addition, he also claims to be the most comfortable city in Russia. Today it is home to 68 thousand people. Moreover, the population of Dmitrov has been steadily growing in recent years.
Where is the city of Dmitrov? It is located within the Moscow region, just 60 kilometers north of the capital. On Dmitrovskoye highway (A 104) from MKAD to the city can be reached in less than an hour. If you do not have your own car, you can easily get to Dmitrov by public transport. For example, by bus, which departs regularly from the Altufievo metro station.
Another option is the train. Every day, up to 50 commuter electric trains pass through the local railway station, including the Moscow-Dubna express train. Travel time is 1 hour and 20 minutes. The Moscow Canal also passes through Dmitrov. However, passenger ships do not stop in the city.
Main attractions of the city
The small and incredibly cozy town of Dmitrov is a real treasure trove of historical, architectural and cultural monuments. These are magnificent temples, merchant houses, sculptural monuments. Perhaps it is worth listing the ten most iconic sights of the city:
- The Assumption Cathedral (16th century) is a real masterpiece of classical Russian architecture.
- Elizabethian Church (1898).
- Sretenskaya Church (1814).
- The ramparts and fortifications of the Dmitrov Kremlin.
- Vvedensky Temple (mid-18th century).
- Monument to Prince Dolgoruky.
- Klyatov's estate.
- Kropotkin House-Museum.
- Central square with a fountain.
- Peremilovskaya height with a monument - a place of bloody battles during the Great Patriotic War.
It is best to come to Dmitrov for a few days. There will be no problems with accommodation - there are several hotels in the city ("Crystal", "Four Crowns", etc.). Well, in the evening you can visit the performance of the local drama theater "Big Nest".
