Museum of the History of Cosmonautics
The state museum devoted to the history of space exploration, named after Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, who lived and worked in Kaluga.
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Kaluga: airports, things to do and where to stay
Kaluga stands on the Oka, south-west of Moscow. It is the city of Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, a pioneer of astronautics, and has a museum devoted to the history of space exploration, as well as old churches and wooden houses.
Kaluga airports
From the airport to central Kaluga
Kaluga Grabtsevo airport is about 8 km from central Kaluga.
Taxi
A taxi is the simplest way to reach Kaluga, about 6 km away. It is best to agree the fare in advance or book the taxi through an app.
Kaluga
Things to do in Kaluga
Trinity Cathedral
A large neoclassical cathedral with a tall bell tower, one of the city's landmarks.
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Tsiolkovsky House-Museum
The wooden house where Konstantin Tsiolkovsky lived and worked, now a museum.
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Oka River
The Oka flows past the city, with viewpoints over the river valley and walks along its banks.
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Which airport serves Kaluga?
Kaluga is served by Kaluga Grabtsevo (KLF).
How far is the airport from central Kaluga?
Kaluga Grabtsevo airport is about 8 km from central Kaluga.
How do I get from the airport to central Kaluga?
From Kaluga Grabtsevo airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Kaluga?
Highlights of Kaluga include Museum of the History of Cosmonautics, Trinity Cathedral, Tsiolkovsky House-Museum, and Oka River.
Photo credits
- Museum of the History of Cosmonautics: Errabee, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Trinity Cathedral: Concierge.2C, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Tsiolkovsky House-Museum: Дарья Апасова, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Oka River: Khanaon, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons