Peter I's house in Kolomenskoye is the only memorial museum in Moscow dedicated to the reforming tsar. It was originally built in 1702 on the island of St. Mark. Peter I lived there for two months, observing the construction of the Novodvinsk Fortress. Thanks to the efforts of architect-restorer P. D. Baranovsky, the house was saved from destruction and moved to Kolomenskoye in 1934. The house contains three warm living rooms and cold hallways between them. A distinctive feature of the building is the large number of windows, which led contemporaries to call it the 'sovereign's light rooms.'
The exhibition 'Builder, Navigator, Hero,' located in the house, is dedicated to the beginning of Peter's reforms. The hallways, study, 'chulanets,' dining room, 'resting room,' and servant quarters have been recreated, showcasing typical items from that era from the museum-reserve's collections. Visitors can see furniture, kitchen utensils, and icons.
For the convenience of guests, an audio guide and a touch kiosk are provided. In front of the house, there is a stand with a relief image of the building and texts in Russian and English, as well as in Braille.
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