Pavlovsky Posad is most often associated with headscarves of the same name. And this is partly true - this Russian symbol made him famous. The Pavlovo-Posad shawl is back in fashion, and the city has a second life. Now it is not only a textile center, you can come here for one day and find entertainment to your liking.
You can start your acquaintance with Pavlovsky Posad from the village of Bolshie Dvory, which is on the way. Follow the Knyazhy Dvor signboard and, if you're lucky, you will find yourself on a large-scale city festival. The territory of the "Knyazhyi Dvor" is stylized as a boyar estate. There is a petting zoo for children, and adults will like it in the local history museum. During the holidays, shops with folk crafts work, master classes for children are held. On a permanent basis, there is a shop selling handicrafts and, of course, Pavlovo-Posad shawls.
The largest selection of scarves can be found in the company store. Now the collection of scarves includes not only traditional woolen models, but also silk, men's scarves and mufflers. Scarves are still made according to old technologies, all of them are original works, which means that you should not expect them to be cheap.
You can learn more about the history of the Russian headscarf and the methods of its production in the Museum of the Russian Headscarf and Shawl. The museum has more than 400 exhibits, you can order an excursion or a master class (by prior reservation). What is very pleasing, in all museums of the city there are very low prices for entrance tickets - from 60 to 100 rubles. Opposite the museum there is a good restaurant "Old Town" where you can dine. In general, there are no problems with food outlets in the city, there is also a McDonald's and a sushi bar - there is plenty to choose from.
Not far from the scarf museum there is the Pavlovo-Posad History and Art Museum. The museum itself is located in a historical building, where you can get acquainted with the history of the city. And for those who love painting and art, you can visit the "House of Shirokov", where there are permanent and thematic exhibitions of artists from the Vokhon region.
Pavlovsky Posad will be interesting for people who are churched and who are starting this path because there are many churches in its area, most of them in excellent condition after restoration.
The disadvantages of this trip include a difficult transport situation if you decide to go by car. It is better to bypass the traffic jam in Balashikha along the Nosovikhinskoe highway. For those who go to the city by train, the travel time will take only an hour and a half.
