🇷🇺 Day Trip to Dmitrov - A Charming Historic Town
📍 Just 74km north of Moscow , this quaint town was founded in 1154 by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky ("Yuri the Long-Armed") and named after his son Dmitri. 🚃 Transportation: - Buy tickets at Savyolovskaya Station (Exit 2) with student ID 🎫 - Round trip only 258₽ (~1hr ride) ❗ Pro tip: Purchase at пригородный проезд (commuter train counter), not long-distance! 🏰 Attractions: The compact town center is walkable from the station: ⛪ Churches & ancient walls (you can walk atop them!) 🗿 Central Square with: - Yuri Dolgoruky statue ✊ - Lenin statue (backed by "Town Honor Citizens" wall) - Eternal Flame 🔥 🛍️ Park-side stalls selling local goods (got a nice hat!) ⛲ Hidden Gems: - 18th-20th century citizen statues showing historical lifestyles 👵👨🌾 🍽️ Dining: 🍒 "Vishnyovy Sad" - Empty but delicious! Their platter surprised us! ☕ "Cafe-Time" - Average coffee but packed with locals reading amusing review books 📖 #Moscow #WeekendGetaway #HiddenGems #HistoricRussia #Wanderlust