 George Cathedral | ||
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| Oblast | Vladimir | |
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| Residents | 54.533 (2018) | |
| height | 130 m | |
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Gus Chrustalny (Russian: Гусь-Хрустальный) is a city in Central Russia and is one of the cities of Golden ring.
background
The city is on the river Gus. It emerged from a settlement near a lead crystal factory, which was built in the 18th century by a merchant Malzew Oryol Founded. It is located in the Meshchora lowland, about 200 km east of Moscow and 65 km south of Vladimir. When the river Gus was dammed, a large part of the old town sank, and the resulting lake divides the city. In the southern part is the modern glass factory, the Joakim Church from the 19th century, which is also still located here Malzew's houses. St. George's Cathedral and the train station are located in the northern part of the straight city.
getting there
By plane
By train
In the street
The city can be reached from Vladimir by road P-73, about 70 km by road.
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- George's Cathedral. Built around 1900. The painting is in its open interior The highest judgment of Wasnetsov. Based on a sketch by this painter, a mosaic was made that decorates the chancel of the church.
- Lead crystal museum. The museum, which has been housed in this church since 1983, contains over 2000 exhibits from the production of the glassworks.
- Barbara Chapel. From 1885.
activities
It is best to visit the city in summer, as there is a beautiful lake there and most of life takes place there during this time. You can get a great tan there, relax and enjoy the beautiful, almost village-like, Russian flair. In winter you can ice-skate on the frozen lake or go cross-country skiing in the surrounding forests, if you are not afraid of the Russian cold. On the whole, there isn't much more to experience here, but nonetheless the city exudes its very own charm.
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nightlife
accommodation
- Hotel Barinower Hahn, 601500, Vladimir Region, Gus Khrustalny, Internationalnaya Street, 114. Tel.: 7 (0)9241 9-33-80, 7 (0)9241 2-53-02.
- Hotel Morgenrot by Mechjora, 601550, Vladimir Region, Gus Khrustalny, Internationalnaya Street, 22. Tel.: 7 (0)9241 2-05-48.
