- Crystal factory.
The factory was founded by Akim Maltsov in 1756, and is considered one of the oldest not only in Russia but also in Europe. With the opening of the plant today, there is the town of Gus-khrustalny. At all times of its existence, the Crystal factory sought to produce the best products from glass varies, and this has been reiterated at the world exhibitions since 1893 at the turn of 19-20 centuries factory did not know unmatched in manufactured products from crystal. Products of the crystal factory spread far beyond the borders of Russia. Even trading house of Carl Fabergé was a regular customer and buying the best products factory. The best examples of works produced in the factory since 18 century, are exhibited in the Museum of Crystal of Maltsov. - Crystal Museum of Maltsov.
Crystal Museum opened in 1983 and is the main attraction of the city. It is possible to see not only the beautiful crystal products of different years, but also admire the building of the Temple of Saint George, which is a museum. The exposition presents the products of 18 centuries, including decanters and glasses with diamond bezels, damasks, decorated with gold ornamentation, and other great things. - The National Park "Meschera".
The park territory is about 120 thousand hectares. Park has not only rich flora and fauna, but also preserved from the past centuries cultural heritage. It includes three churches of the 19th century, a monument to prisoners Hungarians in the village Budevichi, the remains of an ancient bridge over the river Pol. In the park there is Museum of nature "Meschera" complex "Town of local lore. Russian metochion ". The complex hosts folk festivals and various festive programs created ecological trails for tourists. During such travels, which include hiking, bike, and bus travel on the territory of the reserve and its attractions, you can stop at any of your favorite places and spend as much time as wish to shower. For the convenience of tourists National Park "Meschera" offers 14 well-equipped playgrounds where you can arrange hiking and spend a couple of days in nature. - The Chapel Of St. Varvara.
One of the most ancient and revered attractions in Gus-Khrustalny. According to historians, the chapel was erected in 1885. Reason for its construction was the phenomenon of great icons — St. Varavara. This Saint in the past, in 306, was executed for her faith, that refers to the period of reign of Emperor Maximilian. The main shrine of whitestone chapel was recognized by this icon. - Monument To Akim Maltsov. .
Akim Vasilevich Maltsov was talented industrialist, rich merchant, who created several plants for the production of crystal. One of these plants is located in Gus-Khrustalny. Maltsov introduced new manufacturing technologies, has developed standards of manufacturing, the quality of the family crystal was known far beyond the country. - Lake-Reservoir.
Urban Lake is located in the Vladimir region, in the centre of Gus-Khrustalny. It was founded in the 18th century, 20 kilometres from Goose River. In 1976 Lake has been assigned the status of landscape monument of nature and historic monument. Lake has a beach equipped with playgrounds for volleyball and hire of boats, catamarans and water skis.
