BBC - Travel - Kolomna: The Russian town built by apple sweets
By Sheila Sim 26 January 2021 Women in crinolines and bonnets, carrying trays loaded with treats and dainty teacups, weave their way between white cast-iron tables beneath the boughs of old fruit trees. People chat and enjoy the sunshine as it glints off the golden onion domes of the neighbouring church, while steam from a samovar swirls gently into the air. Along with these other visitors, I came here for a little taste of history. 50 Reasons to Love the World - 2021 Why do you love the world? "Because everything around me – the river, the cathedrals, the beautiful views ...