It's been another wonderful day of Indian summer, sunny and warm - nearly 23C! Unusual tenperature for late September. I went for a walk to the city center and took this picture at Tverskoy Boulevard so you can see the way some Moscovian spend their weekends.

Belltower

Another piece of Kolomenskoe ensemble is the belltower. It was build in 1530's, survived several reconstructions and lately was restored to looks as close to original design as possible.

Autumn berries

I'm not sure whether it's haw or rod, but looks nice. Its taste is doubtful, though.

Apples

As I already told you, this year is rich with apples.

The Church of Ascension

Built in 1532, it was the first tent-roofed temple in Russia. The church is justly considered one of the best specimens of early Russian architecture. It was just open after years long reconstuction and can be seen in all its white beauty. I haven't been inside, though. More information can be found here.

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Kolomenskoe

Kolomenskoe is a conservancy area within Moscow. It contains a number of landmarks and a beautiful park on the bank of Moscow river. First mentioned in 1339, Kolomenskoe was a summer residence of Russian rulers unless legitimates moved to Petersburg four centures later. There are several special things about this former estate, and one of them is the church you see in the picture.
(to be continued)

Yellow spot

Speaking of Indian summer, I should admit that this is the most beautiful season in Moscow (from the sight-seeing point of view). Usually it lasts for a coupls weeks, and now we're through a half of it already. Anyway, we have one more week to go, and I'm going to enjoy the full ot it!

Indian summer

Indian summer has finally settled in Moscow gifting its residents with perfect autumn days, warm and sunny. I went to Kolomenskoe park today and took a lot od photographs which I would definetely share with you. Let this picture be an introduction so I could tell you more about that beautiful park later.