Dzerzhinsky quarry: how to get, what to see?

Lyubertsy district of Moscow region is knownmany thanks to their picturesque careers, which are a great place for swimming. Dzerzhinsky quarry is very picturesque - steep sandy shores, pine forest, attractive blue color of the water, gentle wide beaches and comfortable bathing areas.

The length of the pit from west to eastIt is more than 1 km, and its width reaches 500 m. The Dzerzhinsky quarry formed on the site of a wide trench, which was gradually filled with groundwater. It is closely adjacent to one of the areas of the city, built up not so long ago. The clear water of a beautiful turquoise hue attracts numerous vacationers and residents of nearby houses to spend time on the beach and enjoy the beauty of nature. The northern coast of the quarry, which is a steep sandy cliff covered with a pine forest, is very picturesque and attractive in this respect.

The city of Dzerzhinsky is divided into two parts -industrial and residential. For these reasons, the ecological situation of the city can not be called very favorable, but a big plus is the fact that there is no transit passage for cars through the city. This eases the situation and reduces air pollution.

Дзержинский карьер - не единственная landmark of the city. Dzerzhinsky often come to see the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Monastery - one of the oldest in the Moscow region. Erected by Dmitry Donskoy after the victory in the Battle of Kulikovo, the monastery laid the foundation for the construction of the city and is still its main dominant. The city also has an interesting landmark, which is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, which is the Jerusalem, or Palestinian, Wall.

Dzerzhinsky quarry is located nearMoscow and is a popular place for recreation as well as residents of the capital, especially in the warm season. The city center of Dzerzhinsk with its capital is connected by several types of transport, including water and railway transport. A separate congress with the Moscow Ring Road and the lack of transit traffic through the city facilitate the road to the Dzerzhinsky pit. How to get there by train depends on the point of departure. You can get both from Moscow and from the city of Lyubertsy. Commercial and social bus routes go to the city of Dzerzhinsky from the Kuzminki and Lyublino metro stations, as well as from the city of Lyubertsy. By car, the Dzerzhinsky open-pit mine can be reached via the Moscow Ring Road, following the 16th km, then take the “Dzerzhinsky-Kapotnya” interchange.

On water transport to the city of Dzerzhinsky canonly get into the period from the beginning of May to the end of September. During this period, ships depart on Saturday and Sunday from the Kolomenskoye pier and proceed to the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Monastery. It is better to find out about the schedule of excursions and the availability of places in advance at the sales offices of the Capital Shipping Company.

Dzerzhinsky career is becoming more popularamong the local population and residents of Moscow. Beautiful nature, interesting sights of the city and good transport accessibility make the place lively, especially on weekends.