Mytishchi. Sights, photos with descriptions of what to see in one day

Where is

Mytishchi, whose attractions surprise you with their large number, is located 19 km in the northeast direction from the center of Moscow. The city is located on a river called Yauza and is the central city of the Moscow region. The city has common borders with Moscow on the MKADA line, along the Yaroslavskoye and Ostashkovskoye highways.

Mytishchi forms a single economic and demographic system with Moscow and is its satellite city.

Geographic coordinates of the city: 55°54′41″ N. and 37°43′50″ E, the height of the city center above sea level is 158 m, its area is 34.6 km². The population of the city, according to the early 2019 census, is 222,739 people. The residential density is 6,439.5 people per km². Local residents are called Mytishchi residents or Mytishchi residents.

Mytishchi is located on the Klin Dmitrovskaya Upland on the south side. The relief of the slope is slightly undulating, turning into flat.

The largest rivers in Mytishchi:

• Sukromka and Yauza;
• Borisovka and Rabotnya.

The Ichka River flows in one of the first national parks in the Mytishchi region. This is one of the largest forest areas located within the city and is strictly protected by the state.

There are several large ponds in Mytishchi:

Sister cities of Mytishchi:

Mytishchi ranks fifth in terms of population in the Moscow region, losing the first four places to the following cities:

• Balashikha;
• Podolsk;
• Khimki;
• Korolev.

Among 1,115 cities in Russia, Mytishchi ranks 94th in terms of the number of residents. According to statistics dating back to the mid-19th century, the number of residents of the city of Mytishchi is growing steadily. The first population census, in 1852, showed the number of residents on the territory of the modern city - 389 people. There are various ways to get to this unique city.

By plane

At a short distance from Mytishchi there are several airports serving local and international flights:

By train

Mytishchi, whose attractions attract tourists from around the world, is a railway junction in the direction of Yaroslavl, located on the Moscow-Arkhangelsk railway.

The railway station in Mytishchi is located on the street. Kolontseva, in house No. 1. The station building is open daily from 4.30 am to 11 pm. The railway section between the Moscow, Passazhirskaya and Yaroslavskaya stations was electrified back in August 1929 and became the second electrified station in the USSR.

By bus

The bus station is located at Mytishchi, Sharapovsky proezd, building No. 3. Every day from 05.00 to 23.30, numerous comfortable intercity buses depart from here.

General information about Mytishchi

The city of Moscow is nearby, just 19 km away. If desired, you can get here from the capital even by bicycle.

The area of ​​the city is 35 square kilometers. Just over 200 thousand people live here. Most of them work at a local machine-building plant. The rest of the residents prefer to work in Moscow. Fortunately, trains leave every half hour from the local station.

The Yauza River flows. In summer you can swim here. Its waters are quite suitable for cooling off in the sultry heat. By the way, it seems that it is a little cooler here. Perhaps this is because there are fewer paved surfaces, the city does not have time to “heat up”. And in winter it’s snowy here, while in Moscow seasonal changes are almost unnoticeable.

In Mytishchi there are schools and kindergartens, several educational institutions for high school graduates, shops, hospitals and clinics.

In short, there is absolutely everything you need for a comfortable life. Add here green streets, the absence of traffic jams and crowds of pedestrians and you will understand that this is a real paradise for a capital resident. No wonder Muscovites are eager to buy real estate here.

In addition, there are plenty of attractions and entertainment options. There is something for everyone. Let's explore this corner of our country in more detail.

Weather, best time to travel

The city of Mytishchi has a temperate, cold climate with abundant rainfall. The average annual temperature in Mytishchi is 4.8 °C. About 674 mm of precipitation falls annually.

Average climatic indicators:

Religious buildings

Mytishchi, whose sights include religious historical buildings, was founded in 1460 and only in 1925 the settlement received the status of a city.

Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Church location: vil. Taininskoye, Mytishchi district, st. Central, house No. 75. The temple is open to parishioners from 8.30 am to 6.00 pm. The year the temple was founded is 1675. During the war with Napoleon, the temple was badly damaged and plundered. In 1929, by decision of the Soviet authorities, the temple was closed.

For a long time, the premises of the temple were used as:

• store;
• warehouse;
• dormitories;
• workshop;
• factory premises.

In 1989, the temple building became operational for its intended purpose. Divine services are held here and a Sunday children's school operates here.

Church of the Nativity

The temple is located in the city of Mytishchi, on Novomytishchisky Avenue, in house No. 6. The temple is open to parishioners daily from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm. This is a relatively young building, erected in honor of the Nativity of Christ.

Construction began in 2000 and lasted 5 years. This is a white stone structure with an area of ​​almost 1.5 thousand m². The facade of the building is decorated with 4 domes and crosses. The church has children's and adult worship schools.

Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God

Location of the church: Mytishchi, Yaroslavskoe highway, house No. 93. The church is open on Saturday from 9.00 to 19.00, on Sunday from 6.30 to 19.00. The church was founded in 1713 and is an important Orthodox cathedral in the region. On the site of the modern building there was previously a small wooden structure that stood until 1819.

The modern building is a blue and white stone temple in the Baroque style. There is a cross on the golden dome. Near the church building there is a refectory and a bell tower. At the beginning of the war, the temple building was damaged and it was used as a utility room. The temple building began to be used for its intended purpose in 1991.

History of the city of Mytishchi

The history of the settlement begins a very long time ago. The first mention of it dates back to the mid-15th century. It is likely that at that time it had already existed for several centuries.

By the way, then “Mytishchi” was pronounced differently, the emphasis was on the first syllable. The village received its name because of its purpose. Here they collected the “washed duty” from those who traveled along the Yauza River to Moscow. Later, the customs point was moved to the capital, and the settlement was given the name “Yauza Mytishche”.

In 1804, water supply was installed in the city. It connected the village with the capital. Such was the will of Catherine the Great. She issued a corresponding decree.

Later, a railway line was laid, a carriage factory was founded and a silk factory was opened. It became the first enterprise of this type in Russia.

After the Bolsheviks came to power, Mytishchi received city status (1935). The settlement began to grow. It included nearby villages and villages.

Those who wanted to settle in Moscow, but for some reason were unable to settle there, also settled here. Residents of Mytishchi consider themselves practically native Muscovites and make no difference between themselves and the capital’s residents.

Now it is a major cultural and scientific center of the country. Historical monuments and modern entertainment facilities are concentrated here. But still, the provincial atmosphere is fully preserved. It will be comfortable here for tourists with children. You definitely won't lose the young tomboys in the crowd.

The most interesting museums

In Mytishchi there are a large number of thematic museums intended for visiting by children and adults.

Einstein Museum

Museum location: Moscow region, Mytishchi, st. Kommunisticheskaya, house No. 1.

Museum opening hours:

• from Monday to Friday from 12.00 to 20.00;
• on Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 20.30.

The price of a ticket to the museum is 350 rubles. The museum was founded in 2021 in the pavilion of the city’s shopping center. About 60 exhibits are exhibited here, thanks to which children become acquainted with the basics of physics. All kinds of physical experiments and quests are systematically carried out here. The Einstein Museum is the most developing and useful museum in the Moscow region.

Art Museum

The address of the museum is: Novomytishchi Avenue in Mytishchi, in house No. 36/7.

The museum is open to visitors:

• on Wednesday from 11.00 to 19.00;
• Thursday from 12.00 to 20.00;
• on Friday from 11.00 to 19.00;
• on Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00.

The art gallery was opened in 2007 in a premises of 500 m². The museum exhibits more than 2 thousand works by famous contemporary artists and sculptors.

Paintings by the authors are collected here:

• M. Miturich;
• A. Kibalnikova;
• O. Komova.

Museum of Nature Conservation

The museum is located in the Moscow region, Mytishchi, on Novomytishchisky Avenue, in house No. 19.

Museum opening hours:

• from Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 18.00;
• on Saturday from 10.00 to 15.00

The museum was founded in 1997 and is located in the very center of the city. The museum's exposition consists of 5 thousand exhibits dedicated to plants and animals of the Mytishchi region. A large number of stuffed animals are exhibited here and samples of eggs belonging to different breeds of birds are stored.

Monuments and Monuments

Numerous monuments and sculptures decorate the streets of the city.

Monument to A.V. Suvorov

On the territory of the park in Mytishchi, on Olimpiysky Avenue, at 15/1, there is a sculpture of Suvorov. The grand opening of the sculpture took place in 2003. Suvorov lived for some time in the Mytishchi district, on the territory of a small village.

The burial place of the commander's father is also located here. The sculpture was made according to the model of the work of O. Komov installed in Moscow, near the building of the Soviet Army Theater.

Monument to the Janitor

In the Moscow region, in the city of Mytishchi, on the street. Mira, in house number 9, there is a monument dedicated to the janitor. It was founded in 2010. On the pedestal there is a figure of a man in a padded jacket and a hat with earflaps, in his hands he holds a broom on a long stick. The inscription on the monument reads: “Have you cleaned up after yourself?”

The monument is a reminder for local residents and guests of the city - not where they clean up, but where they don’t litter.

Monument to Nicholas II

The monument to the last Russian Tsar was erected in the Mytishchi district, in the village of Taininsky, on the street. Central in 1996. This was once the guest house of the emperor. The sculptor immortalized the monarch at the moment of his coronation, holding an orb and a scepter in his hands.

A year after the monument was erected, it was blown up by terrorists. The monument was recreated in 2000 by V. Klykov. On the copper monument hangs a plaque with the inscription “To Tsar Nicholas the Martyr.” Every year, on the day of the execution of the royal family, residents and guests of the city bring flowers to the foot of the monument.

Architectural structures

Throughout the city you can see ancient and modern architectural structures.

Ancient boat

In the Moscow region, in the city of Mytishchi, on the street. Mira, in house 2 "b", there is a symbol of the city - a boat made of wood.

Mytishchi, attractions. One of them is a wooden boat.

The ancient ship is depicted on the city's coat of arms and flag. The monument to a water vessel that can sail and oar was made in 2010. It is a symbol of the ancient communication between the Yauza and Klyazma rivers, which began to be used in the 12th century.

Monument to the water supply

A monument to the water supply system in the city of Mytishchi, at the intersection of the street, is considered a unique architectural structure. Peace and Jubilee. The monument was erected in 2004 and is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the opening of the first Russian water pipeline. It was created between 1779 and 1804 by decree of Empress Catherine II.

The monument consists of 3 metal pipes, painted blue and rising upward. The end of the pipes is decorated with multi-colored plumbing plugs.

All Saints Church

The church is located in Mytishchi, on the street. Silikatnaya, in house No. 12 “b”. A small wooden structure was built on the territory of a plastics production plant. It was erected in 2003, and later a chapel was added to the church. There is a Sunday children's school in the church. Currently, money is being collected to build a stone temple next to the wooden one.

Interesting facts about the city

Interesting facts are known about this amazing city near Moscow. Meet them:

1. The artist V. Surikov began working on the painting “Boyaryna Morozova” here.
2. The first Russian electric train was produced at a local plant.
3. N. Karamzin personally worked on descriptions of noteworthy Mytishchi places.
4. According to the very first route, the trains ran from Moscow to Mytishchi and back.
5. At the end of the 19th century, Moscow was rapidly being built up. Red brick was required. It was supplied by the Mytishchi plant.

You will learn even more interesting facts during a trip to this incredible town, which is called the treasure of the Moscow region.

Natural attractions

Mytishchi is located surrounded by forests and forest parks, thanks to which there are many natural attractions on its territory.

Park of Culture and Recreation

The most favorite place for recreation of the townspeople is the park of culture and recreation, located at the address: Moscow region, Mytishchi, Novomytishchi Avenue, house No. 24/1. The park is open to visitors daily from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm.

The natural park is located on the banks of the Yauza River and covers an area of ​​almost 25 hectares. A huge amount of vegetation and trees are planted here. Numerous paths and alleys have been equipped, and several fountains have been installed. Next to the decorative pond there are several thematic sculptures.

Losiny Ostrov National Park

The national and beloved park is located in the Mytishchi district, at the sources of the Yauza and Pekhorka rivers. The park covers an area of ​​12 thousand hectares and is classified as a natural monument strictly protected by law. A huge number of unique coniferous and deciduous trees grow in Losiny Park.

The park is famous for the rarest valuable species of trees that are endemic. The park is called Elk Park because of the huge number of moose that live on its territory.

Saint John the Baptist Spring

The Holy Spring is located at the address: Moscow region, Mytishchi, Olimpiyskiy Avenue, building No. 29. Previously, on the site of the source there was a village called Rupasovo. Village residents used water for household needs.

Over time, the village buildings were demolished, and the location of the spring was landscaped and consecrated. The water in the source has a unique turquoise color and has a rather unusual taste.

What to see in the vicinity of Mytishchi

If you come to Mytishchi, be sure to visit the Holy John the Baptist Spring. Its waters are considered healing, and travelers note its unusual taste.

In the village of Sholokhovo there is a complex “History of the T-34 tank”. The collection will amaze even the most discerning visitor. The personal belongings of the tankers and their equipment are presented here, and there is a stand with military awards. But what is most interesting is the territory of the complex. Real tanks are located here.

The Museum of Folk Art Crafts is located in Fedoskino. The collections are dedicated to Fedoskino lacquer miniatures. Opposite the establishment there is another interesting object - a lacquer miniature factory.

In the village of Lugovaya, a wooden church in the Name of the Mother of God “Control of the Loaves” has been preserved. This is a working shrine. The information will be useful for fans of Russian architecture and those who are close to religion.

You can visit the surrounding abandoned villages. So, just 4 kilometers from Marfino the Nikolo-Prozorovo estate is located. It belonged to princes. Now abandoned.

Modern facilities

Mytishchi, which boasts numerous modern buildings, is the largest center of science, culture and industry in the Moscow region.

Trade

The shopping center is located at the address: Mytishchi, Sharapovsky proezd, building No. 2. The shopping center's opening hours are from Sunday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The shopping center has parking and a mother and child room. There is a cafe on its territory.

The following shops are open in the shopping center:

• goods for handicrafts and creativity;
• electronic goods store;
• a toy shop;
• shoe shop;
• grocery supermarket;
• pet Shop;
• jewelry store.

Shopping complex "Mytishchi"

Location of the shopping complex: Mytishchi, st. Novomytishchisky Prospekt, house No. 49, building 1. Opening hours of the shopping complex from 10.00 to 21.00.

There are shops in the shopping mall:

• Crossroads;
• electronics store;
• fireworks store;
• beauty saloon;
• photographic services;
• delivery service and point of delivery of goods;
• mail terminal.

Trade

Location of the shopping center: Mytishchi, Olimpiyskiy Avenue, building No. 29, building 1. The shopping center is open to visitors from 10.00 to 21.00. The shopping center is equipped with lifts for wheelchair users.

The following departments are open in the shopping center:

• custom-made furniture;
• flooring department;
• mattress store;
• cafe;
• carpet store;
• door shop;
• ceramics store;
• kitchen furniture.

Entertainment in Mytishchi

Of course, no self-respecting tourist can do without an entertainment program. This is an important part of any trip. Fortunately, in Mytishchi you will find something to please yourself with.

Fans of active recreation head to the local ice palace. Here you can rent equipment and skate or just watch other skaters. By the way, various sports competitions are regularly organized here.

There is an IMAX cinema. Films are shown in 3-D format. You will be satisfied.

You can visit local shopping centers for shopping. Prices here are lower than in the capital, and the assortment is just as rich.

Well, when it gets dark, we recommend going to a nightclub, for example, “Hands Up! bar". This is a favorite place for young people. Bright show programs and incendiary discos are organized here. Address: Olimpiyskiy pr., 29/2

There are many restaurants and bars in Mytishchi. You can look there and get acquainted with the menu. The dishes are not inferior in quality to those in Moscow. Gourmets will be pleased.

Interesting places to relax with children

In Mytishchi, children's leisure is thought out and organized. There are many interesting places where you can spend quality time with your child.

Drama and Comedy Theater "FEST"

The modern drama and comedy theater is located at: Moscow region, Mytishchi, st. Shcherbakova, house No. 6 “a”. The theater is open daily from 10.00 to 20.00. This is one of the largest theaters in the Moscow region. The year the theater was founded is 1976.

The first acting troupe consisted of students from the Faculty of Electronics and Computing Technology, which is why the theater received such a unique name. Currently, professional actors perform in the theater. Performances are staged here for both adults and children.

Shopping and entertainment complex "June"

The entertainment complex is located at: Mytishchi, st. Mira, house no. 51. The shopping complex is open from 10.00 to 22.00. The shopping complex has a cafe where payment by card is possible. There is parking near the shopping center.

The shopping mall provides entertainment for children:

• trampoline room;
• cinema supporting 2D and 3D formats;
• an inflatable town for the youngest visitors;
• Lego room;
• children's goods store.

Ice Palace "Arena Mytishchi"

The Ice Palace is located at: Mytishchi, st. Letnaya, house No. 17. This is one of the best stadiums in the country and the largest sports facility in the city of Mytishchi. It was built in 2005, the capacity of the ice palace is 9 thousand people at a time.

In addition to holding Russian championships and world competitions in the ice palace, it offers numerous entertainments for children:

• skating;
• playing volleyball;
• football game.

Self-guided route for 1 day

Even during a one-day visit to the city you can see a large number of local attractions:

• Visit the Mytishchi Art Gallery.

• Take an excursion to the Vladimir Church.
• Visit the Einstein Museum.
• Go to the Moscow Brewing Company.
• Visit the Mytishchi Museum of Local History.
• Go to the Church of the Annunciation, located in the village of Taininskoye.
• Take a walk along Veterans Alley.
• Look at the architectural structure called “Tree of Fidelity”.
• Take an excursion to the Nikolsko-Prozorovskaya estate.
• Visit the estate in Marfino.

Hotels

A variety of hotels invite city guests to their rooms.

Hotel OK Klyazma

The hotel is located in the Mytishchi district, on the territory of the village of Povedniki. The cost of hotel rooms starts from 2,467 rubles.

The 3* hotel offers:

• tennis court and table tennis;
• mini golf course and swimming pool;
• barbecue equipment and pool bar;
• restaurant and children's club;
• ice skating rink and gym;
• beach amenities and 24-hour front desk;
• room service and beauty salon.

Hotel "Art-Hotel Lecco"

The hotel is located in Mytishchi, on the street. Letnaya, in house No. 32. The cost of hotel rooms starts from 4,200 rubles. per night. The hotel staff speaks Russian and English.

The hotel has:

• luxury rooms;
• non-smoking rooms;
• air conditioning and safe;
• hairdryer and mini-bar;
• desk and room service;
• transfer from and to the airport;
• sauna and free internet;
• Jacuzzi and bar;
• karaoke and free parking.

Guest house "Gerda"

Location of the guest house: Mytishchi, st. Vera Voloshina, house No. 21. The cost of rooms in the guest house is from 2,800 rubles.

The hotel has rooms:

• for newlyweds;
• luxury;
• family;
• for non-smokers.

The hotel offers services and amenities:

• TV in rooms and refrigerator;
• housekeeping and toiletries;
• desk and beauty salon;
• bus transfer and temple on site;
• equipment for board games.

Guest house "Perlovka"

Hotel location: Mytishchi, 2nd Leninsky Lane, building No. 11. Room rates from 1,200 rubles. per night. The hotel staff speaks Russian and English.

The hotel offers:

• luxury and family rooms;
• non-smoking rooms;
• kitchenettes in rooms and refrigerator;
• microwave and free internet;
• free parking;
• Possibility of living with animals.

Eco-Apart Hotel

Address where the hotel is located: Mytishchi, st. Shchorsa, house No. 34. Room rates from 2,700 rubles. night.

The hotel has:

• family rooms;
• bath amenities and room cleaning;
• sauna and luggage storage services;
• barbecue equipment.

Free breakfast included.

What to bring from Mytishchi as a gift

It is customary to bring souvenirs from a trip, even if it was short-term and small. Let's find out what to buy in Mytishchi as a gift for friends and relatives. So:

• a bottle of beer from a local brewery;
• lacquer miniature – products of the Fedoskino factory;
• church items from local churches;
• symbolism with views and symbols of the city;
• figurine of a train, carriage;
• magnets;
• a rag doll - handicraft creations of local craftswomen;
• silk products;
• paintings by painters.

Souvenirs are sold near iconic landmarks. A large assortment is presented in museum institutions. Well, you can buy magnets, or, for example, beer, miniatures right on the spot, that is, on the territory of the object you visited.

Where to eat

Numerous cafes offer their specialties to city guests and local residents.

Cafe "Cafe-cafe"

The cafe is located on Olympiysky Prospekt, in building No. 29, on the 2nd floor. The average bill in a cafe is from 300 rubles. up to 500 rub. Opening hours are from 10.00 to 21.00. The cafe serves European and American cuisine. The establishment has its own bakery.

Cafe "Vivat Pizza"

The cafe is located on the street. Vorovsky in house No. 1. Average bill from 800 rub. up to 1,000 rub. The cafe is open from 11.00 to 23.00.

The cafe offers cuisines:

• European;
• Mexican;
• Italian.

Cafe "Giotto"

The cafe is located in the village of Vysokovo, on Tsentralnaya Street, in building No. 21 “a”. The cafe's opening hours are from 12.00 to 00.00. The average bill is from 2,000 rubles. up to 2,500 rub.

The cafe has kitchens:

• Italian;
• Caucasian;
• European;
• children's room

Cafe "Veranda 13"

Cafe location: Olympiysky Prospekt, building 13 “a”. The cafe is open from 12.00 to 00.00. Average bill is from 2,000 rubles. up to 2,500 rub.

The cafe has kitchens:

• Japanese;
• European;
• fusion;
• grill;
• seasonal cuisine.

Cafe "La Strada"

Hotel location: Stationnaya st. house number 1. The cafe's opening hours are from 12.00 to 00.00. The average bill is 500 rubles.

The cafe serves Italian, Caucasian and European cuisine.

How to get to Mytishchi

The city is located 19 kilometers from the capital. It's easy to get to. Go to Yaroslavsky station and buy tickets for the train, which depart almost every 30 minutes.

You can go by bus. He picks up those interested from the VDNH, Medvedkovo, and Babushkinskaya stations. In half an hour you will already be there.

The best option is to drive your own car. So, you will be able to get acquainted with all the sights of the city and its surroundings and return when you see fit. You need to drive along the Yaroslavl highway. By the way, from the Moscow Ring Road the distance to Mytishchi is only 9 kilometers.

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How to navigate

Public transport in Mytishchi is represented by numerous buses and minibuses. There are no electric vehicles on the city streets. You can also travel by taxi or rent a car without a driver.

Mytishchi is a modern technological city with a developed infrastructure. Despite its venerable age, in addition to ancient attractions, it is built up with numerous modern high-rise buildings and structures.

Author: Olga Zhanskaya