Today Gzhel is not only plants where porcelain products produce. There was a modern infrastructure here, while Gzhel retained his ancient appearance, whose characteristic signs of Old Believers and old churches.
What to see
There is a museum where you can learn about the history of Gzhel Ceramics on the territory of the Association "Gzhel" (village of Novo-Kharitonovo Gzhelsky settlement). More than two thousand exhibits are presented here. This is the earliest samples of the dishes of the XIV-XV centuries, found in archaeological excavations on the territory of Gzhel, and samples of the XVIII century, and later finds. Excursions and master classes for the production of porcelain are also held here. Those who wish can master the basics of modeling, and the product created by their own hands can be burned in a real factory oven and pick up in two weeks. The manufacture of your own masterpiece will cost 500 rubles. A visit to the museum and production on weekdays is also worth 500 rubles, on weekends - 750. Master class on the modeling - from 350 rubles.
In the village of Gzhel, there is a Factory of Porcelain "Xin Russia". Excursions and master classes are also held here. The factory has even a small little girl with turks, deer and yoke.
The temple of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the Assumption Cathedral, is famous for the beauty of architecture and the iconostasis. Now in the temple of the XIX century, restoration work is underway. Not far from the foot of the Assumption Church there is a holy source - Kunai-well. His water is considered healing.
Modern porcelain is not only dishes
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Where to stay
If you decide to stay overnight, then you will fit both hotels and guest houses that are in the vicinity of the village of Gzhel. The cost of accommodation begins from 1300 rubles per room at the hotel, located 10-15 kilometers from the village. In the village itself only one hotel and guest house. The average cost of accommodation from 2500 rubles per day per room for two.
How to get
On train - from the Kazan station. Time on the way from an hour to one and a half hours.
By bus - From the bus station "Kotelniki". Time on the way for about an hour.
By car - on Egorievsky highway.
Where to eat
Hot food can be found in the cafe at the Gzhel station. The cafe is on the territory of the factory "blue of Russia" and along the route leading to the village of Gzhel.
How not to buy fake
Often, Faience is often given for porcelain, but the walls of such a faience dishes are thicker, and if they knock on them, then a deaf sound will be heard. If the elements of painting stamped and absolutely identical - it means it is a fake. And look at the color of the painting. Only all shades of blue. Purple and other color mean that you have a fake.