La majestuosa fortaleza,  genialmente restaurada, data del siglo XVI cuando Vasily III Ioannovich comenzó a construir un fuerte de madera a orillas del río Upa para proteger el principado de Moscú de la invasión de los tártaros de Crimea. La fuerte fortaleza hecha de troncos de roble se completó en 1509 y permaneció en pie durante más de 230 años. A lo largo de una muy larga historia a través de los siglos con diferentes asedios y batallas que constatan su importancia, la antigua fortaleza...

The place is interesting and worth a visit. Earlier it was possible to look and touch the exhibits that are in the rooms in the towers (as it is not historical exhibits but a copy) now everything is forbidden. It would also be great in the farmsteads where the entrance by ticket to add at least some furnishings in the houses, and so the wooden houses are completely empty half closed. I recommend walking along the walls, but if you have a small child careful very steep steps. Big problems...

Incredible architectural complex that is getting ready to celebrate its 500th birthday in 2020. The main cathedral is currently closed for renovations but should reopen in 2020. Be sure to visit the Museum of the Samovar (Russian historic teamaking device) and many souveneer shops (merchant's row inside the Kremlin) offering unique Russian crafts.