Kolomna was first mentioned in 1177 and was situated at the confluence of three rivers, making it an important craft and trade center. In the 14th century, it became an important military and trade center and resisted the Mongol Empire. A kremlin was built in 1531 to protect the town, originally having 17 towers spread over 2 km, with walls that were 18 meters high and 4 meters thick. Today, 7 towers remain from the original kremlin. Kolomna is known for its skating center and Museum of Marshmallow Sticks, which preserves culinary traditions.

1. Kolomna

2. History Kolomna was first mentioned in chronicles in 1177. As it was situated at the confluence of the three rivers (the Moskva , the Oka , and the Kolomenka ) it was craft and trade center. In the end of the 12th and 13th centuries Kolomna belonged to the country of Ryazan , but in 1301 the town joined to Moscow Oblast. At the end of the 14th century Kolomna became a very important trade and military center. It resisted the Mongol Empire greatly. Due to significance of the town, the Kremlin was built to protect the town from the outlands. It was built in 1531. Originally the wall had 17 towers and spread for almost 2 km, the height of the walls was about 18 meters and thickness was about 4 meters.

3. Location Kolomna is situated in the central part of Russia 114 km south-east from Moscow The area of the city is about 6510 acres.

4. The Kremlin 17 towers spread of walls - 2 km the height - about 18 meters thickness - about 4 meters

5. The Kremlin today 7 towers are preserved

6. The Marinkina Tower The most famous tower is the Marinkina Tower. There is a legend that Maria Mnishek was imprisoned in it. Than she turned into crow and flew away.

7. Cathedral square spiritual center of the town

8. Here you can find the Uspensky Cathedral which was built after the first victory over Golden Horde; the Uspenskaya steepled bell tower – one of the biggest in its way; the Church of Nicola Gostinny – one of the ancient ones in the Kremlin. The Pyatnitskie Gate is the main gate of the Kremlin, situated in the eastern part of the wall. It is the only gate, which are preserved up to present days.

9. The town devided into 16 urban districts Golutvin – business and entertainment center Old Kolomna – the cultural center Shurovo – the location of the cement factory

10. Kolychovo, Bochmanovo, Gorodishe and others

11. The skating center Kolomna is famous for its newly built skating center, which has no equals in Russia. Many European compactions are held there. It is situated in Old Kolomna, just near the Kremlin.

12. The Museum of Marshmallow Sticks This Museum preserves immaterial wealth – taste, smell, traditions. There you can find out how marshmallow sticks were cooked hundred years ago and event taste it.

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