Dzerzhinsky quarry: how to get, what to see?

Luberetskiy district of the Moscow region is known to many thanks to its picturesque open-cast mines, which are an excellent place for swimming. Dzerzhinsky quarry is very picturesque - steep sandy beaches, pine forest, attractive blue water color, gentle wide beaches and comfortable bathing areas.

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

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 the big advantage is that there is no transit passage for cars through the city. This facilitates the situation and reduces air pollution.

Dzerzhinsky quarry is not the only landmark of the city. In 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 Kulikov battle, the monastery started construction of the city and is still its main dominant. The city also houses an interesting landmark, protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage site - the Jerusalem, or the Palestinian, Wall.

Dzerzhinsky quarry is located near Moscow and is a popular place for recreation of the residents of the capital, especially in the warm season. The city center of Dzerzhinsk with its capital links several types of transport, including water and rail. A separate congress from the Moscow Ring Road and the lack of transit traffic through the city make it easier for the Dzerzhinsky quarry. How to get there by rail depends on the point of departure. You can get both from Moscow and from the city of Lyubertsy. Commercial and social bus routes follow the city of Dzerzhinsky from the metro station "Kuzminki" and "Lublino", as well as from the city of Lyubertsy. By car to the Dzerzhinsky quarry, you can get to the MKAD by following the 16th km, then turn at the junction "Dzerzhinsky-Kapotnya".

By water transport to the city of Dzerzhinsky can only be accessed from the beginning of May to the end of September. In this interval the motor ships depart on Saturday and Sunday from the pier "Kolomenskoye" and follow to the Nikolo-Ugreshsky monastery. About the schedule of excursions and availability of places is better to learn in advance at the sales offices of the Capital Shipping Company.

Dzerzhinsky quarry is becoming more popular among 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.