Kaluga is one of the oldest Russian towns. It was founded in 1371 (it is the year of the first mentioning of it in old chronicles). The town is located about 170 kilometers southwest of Moscow.
Kaluga is famous for its impressive architecture of 17-19 centuries. Lots of churches and buildings constructed those years make the town be an attractive place for sightseeing.
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Калуга - один из старейших городов России. 1371 год считается годом его основания (первые упоминания о Калуге в летописях литовского князя Олгертa). Город находится в 170 километрах к юго-западу от Москвы.
Калуга поражает своей архитектурой 17-19 веков. Церкви, монастыри и усадьбы производят приятное впечатление на любителей старинной архитектуры.


Church of the Protection (1687) * Церковь Покрова "на рву" (1687)

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St.George Church (1701) * Церовь Св.Георгия "за верхом" (1701)

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Zolotaryov's Manor (1808) * Усадьба Золотарева (1808)

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St.Trinity Cathedral (1819) * Троицкий собор (1819)

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Gostiny Dvor market place (1823) * Гостиный двор (1823)

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St. Wives The Peace-bearers Church (1833) * Церковь Жен-Мироносиц (1833)

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Drama Theater (20th century) * Драматический театр (XXв.)

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Synagogue * Синагога

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Entertainment Complex (u/c) * Развлекательный комплекс на ул.Кирова

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wow nice piccas man, the city has really many churches, you have any more pictures of the city ?

you have any more pictures of the city ?
Unfortunately, no.
I had a chance to make some photos just for a couple of hours.
Perhaps, I'll make more in summertime.

:applause: and :master: ulex!

You are a model forumer & fine photographer! :) Thank you for giving text and picture titles in 2 languages. :hug:

You show us splendid examples of both the sacred and secular architecture in Kaluga. The Theater is simply grand, and I like those colonnades--so handsome! Also, thanks for the wonderful detail of the wrought iron at the Manor. :cool: And of course I'm totally blown away by the churches. :eek:

What fascinated me the most in this entire series, though, is the decoration in this church tower (http://foto.rambler.ru/public/u/l/ulex70/1/9/9.jpg). I've never seen anything like it!

The photos are so bright!! And the weather was great!
Kaluga is definitely a very nice city!
Thanks for the photos, ulex! :okay:

What fascinated me the most in this entire series, though, is the decoration in this church tower (http://foto.rambler.ru/public/u/l/ulex70/1/9/9.jpg). I've never seen anything like it!
Thank you for good words, WH. :bowtie:

I got one more pic of St.George's Church's bell tower. The angle is quite better for looking over the details.

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Wow! Amazing!!! :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

You are a great photographer :okay:
Thanks for the pics

nice photos!!

Ulex great job as usual. We need more pics of small Russian towns
espacially historic ones. They badly underepresented