Places in Moscow where you can take a walk. List of the best Moscow parks for weekend walks

Imagine the situation: you have free time, you want to spend it with friends, or maybe without noisy companies. But there is one caveat: you don’t have a large amount of money. The question naturally arises: ?

We have prepared a selection and, without further ado, we hasten to tell you everything.

Museums

Let's start, probably, with museums. Free museums, as it turns out, do exist. Let's just mention a few where you can learn something new for yourself.

Moscow Metro Museum

What interesting things will you find there? Not only will you find out different facts about the history of the metro, but also look at the types of driver’s cabins, consoles and all sorts of technical gadgets.

It must be said right away that only a single visit is free, that is, a visit not as part of an excursion.

When: Tue-Fri – 9.00-16.30; Sat - 10.00-16.30. Don't forget about sanitary days: the last Tuesday of every month.
Where: southern lobby of metro station Sportivnaya, 2nd and 3rd floors.

If you want to feel the atmosphere of the Soviet era, you can look into Museum of Industrial Culture, Entry there is always free.

But that's not all. Every third Sunday of the month is free The following museums are open to visitors:

• Darwin Museum,
• State Biological Museum named after. K.A. Timiryazeva,
• Museum-panorama "Battle of Borodino",
• Museum "English Compound"
• Museum of Russian Harmonica A. Mirek,
• State Museum defense of Moscow,
• Museum of Heroes of the Soviet Union and Russia,
• Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics,
• Museum-memorial complex of the history of the Russian Navy,
• Museum and memorial complex "History of the T-34 tank",
• local history museum "House on the Embankment",
• museums V.S. Vysotsky, A.S. Pushkina, V.V. Mayakovsky, N.V. Gogol, M. Tsvetaeva, K. G. Paustovsky, S.A. Yesenina, A.N. Skryabina, M.A. Bulgakova, A.I. Solzhenitsyn,
• Museum-Humanitarian Center "Overcoming" named after. N.A. Ostrovsky,
• Garden Ring Museum
• Museum of Folk Graphics,
• Central Exhibition Hall "Manege", "New Manege",
• Museum and Exhibition Center "Worker and Collective Farm Woman",
• Museum of Naive Art,
• Moscow Museum of Modern Art,
• Moscow House of Photography.

The following museums can be visited for free on other days:

• State Historical Museum - last Sunday of every month,
• Mineralogical Museum - on Wednesdays.

Friends, days free to visit may change, check the information on the official websites of museums.

Parks

We have prepared a whole list for you, which are always free. In addition, almost every weekend in the most popular parks, such as Gorky Park, Muzeon, Sokolniki, Izmailovsky and others, host a variety of events and festivals.

Classical music concerts

The doors of the Moscow Conservatory of the Small and Rachmaninov Halls, as well as the Russian Academy of Music named after. Gnessin". Unfortunately, you don’t often meet connoisseurs of this trend in our time, but in our opinion, any person can only benefit from an introduction to classical music.

Look current schedule you can on the official website of the conservatory and academy.

Also, free concerts are held in the house-museums of F.I. Shalyapin, M.I. Tsvetaeva, A.P. Chekhov, M.A. Bulgakov.

"Symbols of Moscow"

Friends, since we are talking about where you can go in Moscow for free, we cannot help but talk about the “symbols” of Moscow:

— Mausoleum (entrance is open Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat from 10.00 to 13.00),

— churches and monasteries in Moscow: Novodevichy, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Donskoy, etc.

— the estates “Tsaritsyno”, “Kolomenskoye”, “Lefortovo”, “Lublino”, “Izmailovo”, the ceramics museum and estate “Kuskovo”, the estate of the Golitsyn princes “Vlahernskoye-Kuzminki” (free entry every third Sunday).

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Going to Moscow, I constantly thought about why this city never became popular tourist destination among our compatriots. It is beautiful, interesting and more than colorful here. Everyone understands this. But for some reason such things always remain behind the scenes - as if somewhere on the sidelines. On the one hand, Belarusians travel to Moscow regularly. On the other hand, only a few will have a camera with them. As if Moscow does not exist for this at all. “Peter, yes. And Moscow? Well, what is there to photograph?”

Probably, just six months ago, when my passport proudly displayed a Schengen visa, I myself would hardly have gone here. But now I am not at all disappointed that I decided to take this trip. The capital of Russia is really great city. And there is not an ounce of politics in these words now. I liked it here. Even though the cold weather is literally driving me crazy for the second trip in a row. And even despite the fact that for me personally this was not my first trip to this city. Oh well... Enough chatter.

About what interesting places Moscow is worth a visit for tourists, and also how Tanya and I personally spent a weekend in this city, read further in our article. I’ll try to show you the capital of Russia as only people see it Chinese tourists. As Gagarin said: “Let's go!”

Interesting places in Moscow: where to go as a tourist and what to do in the Russian capital

Visit the Moscow residence of Catherine II.

For lovers of antiquity and classical Russian architecture, the Tsaritsyno museum complex, located near the metro station of the same name, is a real “must see”. It’s beautiful, cozy and somehow un-Moscow quiet. In general, when you get here, it’s as if you’re falling into some other reality. I could imagine such a building somewhere in St. Petersburg. But in Moscow it looked like an alien from some parallel world.
Well, imagine: you are walking through the city. On the one hand, there is some kind of shabby market. On the other hand, high-rise apartment buildings. And then suddenly you cross the road and a huge palace appears in front of you. Around big park, a crystal pond with an unreal number of ducks, forged lanterns and numerous bridges with mysterious Masonic symbols. It feels like in just a few minutes you have wandered into some other - completely unfamiliar world. It's just a brain dump.

Bridge over the ravine. And a bunch of Masonic symbols.

In general, the Tsaritsyno museum complex is not only a famous Grand Palace(who doesn’t want to fit entirely into the frame). But also a large number of other historical buildings. The bread house, ancient greenhouses, figured bridges, the Temple of the Icon of the Mother of God - all these buildings organically fit into the territory of one large Moscow park. It is very difficult to talk about this complex “in a nutshell”. Therefore, a little later I will publish a separate article on this topic. And now I’ll just sketch out a few more photographs here so that you can appreciate the beauty and grandeur of this museum. Not a single list of the most interesting places in Moscow is complete without mentioning the Tsaritsyn complex.

Grand Palace

Tanya and I. Selfie inside the imperial palace

Well, I think you recognize this lady.

At the end of the block, a little useful information, which my Tanya always insists on... The Tsaritsyno Museum is open all week except Monday. Opening hours:

• Tuesday–Friday: from 11:00 to 18:00
• Saturday: from 11:00 to 20:00
• Sunday: from 11:00 to 19:00
• The park adjacent to the complex is open from 6 a.m. to midnight.

A comprehensive ticket to all halls and exhibitions costs 650 Russian rubles. A ticket to the Grand Palace and the Bread House will cost less - 350 rubles. A visit to the greenhouses alone costs 250 rubles. The third Sunday of every month - admission to all halls is free (as, by the way, to other museums in Moscow). More detailed information about the Tsaritsyno Museum and current exhibitions can be found on the website www.tsaritsyno-museum.ru.

Take a walk along the Kremlin walls.

The Grand Palace in Tsaritsyno is very beautiful and picturesque place. But there is one in Moscow ancient fortress, which will still always remain number one for tourists. I think you know what I mean.
The Moscow Kremlin is a symbol of Moscow. And at the same time, it is also a symbol of all of Russia. From its walls, soldiers went to the front in 1941. The great Victory Parade took place at its walls four years later.

As for me personally, I really liked this place. There's a spirit in it modern Russia. It’s as if everything that this distant and near country lives with is embodied in the features of one building. Ruby stars, an honor guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the famous clock on the Spasskaya Tower are all worth seeing. As, indeed, many other colorful little things scattered in the immediate vicinity of the Kremlin walls. Here, for example, is the “Minsk” star on the alley of “Hero Cities”.
Monuments to characters of Russian fairy tales.

A fountain with galloping horses (which, unfortunately, was not yet open in March).

All this gives the city a special charm, showing tourists that the most interesting places in Moscow can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places.

Look into Lenin's mausoleum.

I’ll be honest: Tanya and I personally never made it here during our three days in Moscow. Therefore, I will write about this iconic place (at least for the Russian capital) in a nutshell. So, guess the riddle: how is Minsk different from Moscow? It’s clear that you can find hundreds of answers to this question. But in in this case I would note just one difference: in Minsk Lenin is vertical, and in Moscow he is horizontal. Although both of them are more of a monument than a person. The body of the leader of the world proletariat has been in the mausoleum since 1924. And since then, the “human” remains of Vladimir Ilyich, as many experts note, have been preserved by less than 10 percent.

Wander around Red Square.

Just wander around, because taking pictures of anything here is practically useless. Clouds of Chinese are constantly creeping into the frame, for whom Moscow, after the subsidence of the Russian ruble, has become the most popular destination for travel. To say that there are a lot of them is to say nothing. Instead, I will note another interesting fact - many inscriptions in the center of Moscow are already duplicated in Chinese. Here, for example, is what the price tags look like in Moscow GUM.

Eat ice cream at the Moscow GUM.

By the way, about GUM... For me personally, this store became the most vivid impression of this entire spring trip. And the point here is not at all about shopping, but about the atmosphere itself that reigns under the glass arches of this ancient building. If you name the most interesting places in Moscow, I would boldly put the main department store of this city in first place. Why? I personally can find several answers to this question at once.

When you get here, you seem to be immersed in the atmosphere of Soviet Moscow of the 60-70s. Under the vaults of the store, melodies of USSR hits sound. Soviet posters hang on the walls. And colorful and strict ice cream makers deliver branded Soviet ice cream in waffle cones (1 = 50 rubles) through the long galleries of GUM.

I understand that in the CIS space the words “Soviet”, “USSR-ovsky”, as well as the word “GUM” itself, sound at least ambiguous. Many see them as unnecessary, moldy relics of the past. Or some kind of Soviet dullness. But Moscow GUM has nothing in common with all this. Here the atmosphere of the USSR does not repel, but on the contrary – fascinates, attracts and inspires. I want to get into it. And take it with you. Like the music of Eduard Khil. Or the song “White Steamer” from the comedy “Guardian”, which still plays in my head. Remember her?

What else do I remember about Moscow GUM? Painted benches, colorful dining room No. 57, romantic bridges hovering somewhere under glass arches, and this unusual tree, studded with dozens of colorful birdhouses with the names of various stores. It’s hard not to fall in love with a Moscow like this. After all, this city knows how to be not only frowning and stern, but also open, romantic and soulful like spring.

Admire the ancient Moscow churches

The ancient churches of the Russian capital have long become symbols known throughout the world. Russia may not be understood. You don't have to love Russia. But it’s very, very difficult not to admire the beauty of ancient Russian architecture. And, placing my hands on the sacred buttons of the keyboard of my laptop, I can absolutely honestly say that Moscow's St. Basil's Cathedral is one of the most beautiful buildings that I have ever seen in my life. But in the Russian capital there are many other interesting churches... The Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Epiphany Cathedral, the Church of St. Sophia and many others - each of these places is a full-fledged attraction. We only found a few of them. Below I am attaching a couple of photos.

Go to a performance in one of the Moscow theaters

I probably won’t deviate too much from the truth if I say that Russian theatrical art has been and remains, if not the best in the world, then definitely one of the best. The Bolshoi Theater, the Vakhtangov Theater, the Moscow Art Theater - all these names are known far beyond the borders of Russia. Although, to be honest, now I somehow don’t want to burden you with serious stories about high art. Therefore, instead of long enumeration, I will say only one thing: in most Moscow theaters you can watch live the performance of many stars of modern Russian TV series. For example, Tanya and I were going to go to a performance with the participation of some actors from the famous television project “Kitchen”. Unfortunately, this plan was never realized. But maybe you can find time to go to the theater during your trip?

Ride the Moscow metro.

What you really won't miss during a trip to the Russian capital is the Moscow metro. Without it, moving around the city is almost impossible. Especially if you drive mainly through the central part of the city, which regularly suffers from traffic jams.
However, this is probably for the best. After all, the metro in the Russian capital is another full-fledged tourist attraction, which can easily be considered one of the most interesting places in Moscow. Many guidebooks call this subway “an underground masterpiece of architecture” and the most beautiful subway in Europe. Although, in my subjective opinion, not all local subway stations really deserve attention. The only exceptions are the oldest stations of the Moscow metro - Revolution Square, Kyiv (ring), Mayakovskaya, Novoslobodskaya. Personally, I also really liked the Vorobyovy Gory metro station, where Tanya and I found some random exhibition of folk items. And also the Vystavochnaya metro station, combined with glass bridge Bagration. This bridge offers an excellent view of the Moscow River embankment, as well as the skyscrapers of Moscow City. Uncleaned windows everywhere add a bit of ointment to the ointment. But these are, so to speak, the little things in life.

Oh yeah... I also really liked those subway stations where the trains pop up to the surface. You drive and drive through the dark tunnels of the subway and then suddenly - wow - there is such beauty all around.

Take a photo of the tallest building in Europe.

Honestly speaking, for me personally, the skyscrapers of the Russian capital and the local business center in general have been and remain one of the most interesting places in Moscow. Each building is a separate masterpiece. Just look at the twisted spiral of the Evolution Tower (No. 1 according to Tanya) or the “City of Capitals” complex, as if made of giant cubes. All together it looks very beautiful and impressive. And the glare playing on the waves of the Moscow River only enhances this impression.

As for the tallest buildings, there are three of them (no matter how strange it may sound). The Mercury Tower held this title in 2013. OKO Tower - in 2014. A eastern part Federation Tower is the most tall building Europe at the time of this writing. Its height is 374 meters. Damn... I don't know about you, but I just love skyscrapers.

Skyscraper Mercury is the first on the right; Federation Tower is the double building to its left. In the center is the twisted spiral of the Evolution Tower.

If anyone is interested: some towers of the complex are equipped with separate observation platforms. I personally don’t know how cool the view is from there. But this pleasure is quite expensive - 500 Russian rubles (at the time of writing this article - 150 thousand Belarusian rubles). For 5500 rub. You can even arrange a date in the Moscow City complex. More detailed information this is presented on the website moscow-city-observovaya.rf.

View Moscow from Sparrow Hills

However, several excellent viewing platforms in Moscow can be found absolutely free. The most popular of them is observation deck on Vorobyovy Gory, located near the metro station of the same name. The only negative in this case is that you will have to walk a little more to get there. Part of the path goes uphill - along roads local park. The other part is along the highway, on ordinary asphalt. In total, it takes 10-15 minutes to walk from the doors of the metro station to the Vorobyovy Gory observation deck. Oh, yes: also dress warmly. It is quite cool and windy at the observation deck.

Find all seven Stalin's skyscrapers.

Russian Foreign Ministry building

The Vorobyovy Gory observation deck is also notable for the fact that it is from here that you can see all seven Stalinist skyscrapers, which were and remain one of the main symbols of modern Moscow. To be honest, I personally counted only six similar buildings from this site. I saw two more similar buildings a long time ago in Riga and Warsaw. And in Moscow itself, I was able to see only two such buildings up close - the Moscow State University skyscraper (near Vorobyovy Gory) and the building of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (near Old Arbat). I saw all the others only in the distance - somewhere in the distance or even on the horizon.

The Moscow State University building, which for 37 years was the tallest building in Europe. It is believed that materials from the destroyed Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the German Reichstag were used in the construction of this tower. And according to one of the projects, a monument to “Worker and Collective Farm Woman” should have stood next to it.

And again the building of the Russian Foreign Ministry

Tanya freezing in Moscow

Why was these buildings so interesting to me? I don’t know... Maybe I was somehow attracted by their sacred meaning, which is constantly attributed to them, coupled with the numerous secrets of their creation. Moscow skyscrapers are called “places of power”, “space conductors” and “analogs Egyptian pyramids" Fans of various stories related to aliens say that Stalin built them as “communication switchboards” with extraterrestrial civilizations. And native Muscovites claim that under some buildings there are hidden entrances to secret subway lines (the so-called Metro-2).
Which of this is true and which is fiction, I, of course, don’t know. However, it is known for certain that initially there should have been not seven, but eight high-rise buildings. For the sake of one of them, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior was even specially blown up in 1931. A few years later, the grandiose construction of the Palace of the Soviets began on this site, which was stopped due to the outbreak of World War II. Subsequently, the project to construct the eighth and most important high-rise building was never implemented. However, the original sketches of the building have survived to this day. Therefore, imagine what this architectural giant would look like, crowned giant monument Lenin, it’s still possible.

photo stroi.mos.ru

See the famous monument to “Worker and Collective Farm Woman”

Another symbol of the Soviet empire and at the same time one of the most famous monuments of our time is located near the VDNH metro station, not far from the Cosmos hotel. The steel sculpture stands on a separate pedestal. And it looks gloomy, but impressive. This is probably what the real symbol of the Soviet Union should be.

Immerse yourself in the history of space exploration.

In fact, it’s worth coming to the VDNKh station not only for the famous monument to Vera Mukhina. In addition to it, there is the Museum of Cosmonautics, the famous (but also rather gloomy) Cosmos Hotel, as well as the monument to the Conquerors of Space, which appears before your eyes almost immediately after exiting the metro. In March 2016, against the backdrop of the leaden Moscow sky, this pointed stele looked very unusual and even somehow mystical. The monument seemed surprisingly cold to me. But at the same time, it was difficult to look away from him.

Find the Belarusian pavilion at the Exhibition of National Economic Achievements.

The golden fountains of VDNKh and the pavilions of this all-Union exhibition themselves were one of the main reasons for me to travel to Moscow. I don’t know why, but personally I expected a lot from them. And in the end, it was this place on the map of the Russian capital that disappointed me the most. Golden fountains disappeared behind piles of scaffolding. The alleys of the adjacent park due to bad weather They were somehow gloomy and lifeless. It seemed as if some kind of endless, depressing autumn reigned in this place. Although, probably, in warm weather VDNKh looks much brighter and more welcoming.

One way or another, we still managed to find the Belarusian pavilion of this old exhibition. Does it look really cool? No. But it’s still worth visiting this interesting corner of Moscow. Personally, I remember this space rocket much more here.
Colorful, isn't it?

Take a walk along Moscow Arbat.

We ended our trip to Moscow with a walk through another famous corner of the Russian capital - the old Arbat. And I remember it for some huge number of unusual and amazing little things.
For example, here is a replica of the imperial crown in one of the local souvenir shops.

Tsoi's Wall.

A huge portrait of Zhukov on one of the walls.

And an unusual blue trolleybus, turned into one of the iconic Moscow cafes.

Also on the old Arbat there is a huge green Gulliver, the “golden” princess Turandot and an inconspicuous house where Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin once lived. All these pleasant little things turn Moscow's Arbat into a very colorful and unusual street - one of the most interesting in Moscow. Personally, we walked here with pleasure. Even though at that moment I had two loaded bags hanging on me.

Pushkin House

In general, this trip to Moscow met my expectations by about 70-80 percent. I liked this city. But I can’t say that I just fell in love with him. In general, my impressions after this trip are a topic for a full-fledged separate article. Therefore, now I will wrap up (and the text has turned out to be very large). Bye, comrades!

Excursions in Moscow

If you’re still somehow not used to walking around the Russian capital on your own, here’s another piece of free advice for you. You can find many unusual signature tours. There are programs for every taste, many of which will surprise even the native residents of Moscow. In addition, all excursions also have descriptions, ratings and reviews from previous tourists. Pay attention to such nuances, and you are guaranteed to get an excellent tour and a lot of vivid impressions from exploring the city.

As confirmation, here is a small selection of excursions in Moscow from professional guides.

Apartments for a day in Moscow

It is believed that Moscow is a rather expensive city. However, compared to European cities or even the Baltic countries, housing prices here are very reasonable. Therefore, finding a normal option for a trip to Moscow is not at all difficult. The main thing is to make sure that the housing you choose is located in close proximity to the metro - without it it is very difficult to move around the Russian capital.

Personally, Tanya and I, during our trip to Moscow, rented a large room in a huge four-room apartment near the Sevastopolskaya metro station. And at the same time they paid absolutely ridiculous money for it - something like 4 euros per day. Yes, I understand, you are probably all thinking now: “What kind of housing is this?” Therefore, here is a description of this apartment itself, as well as the method by which you could rent it for only 4 euros per day.

In general, a modern apartment in the Russian capital not far from one of the local metro stations can be rented for 25-35 dollars per day. Of course, if you wish, you can find an apartment for less. However, I repeat: it is difficult to move around Moscow without the metro, so it is very important that the option you choose is within walking distance from a particular station.

Find best options and you can get a small bonus upon registration on the website AIRBNB. And don’t forget that this site has its own discount coupons and promotional codes, by entering which you can reduce the cost of your chosen home by 11 or even 50 dollars in just two clicks.

Hotels in the Russian capital

There are also a lot of hotels in Moscow. But, if you choose this option, be sure to remember that the same number on different sites can cost completely differently! Therefore, it is best to look for options through search engine sites (for example, such as RoomGuru). These services allow you to compare prices in different booking systems and book hotels exactly where they are cheapest.

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Small alleys and large parks, where a lot of entertainment and attractions await you, huge garden and park ensembles that once belonged to kings and princes - all these are places where you can escape from everyday life in the city and have a great rest. Some prefer arboretums, others prefer picturesque lakes, and others prefer gardens with flowers. In Moscow, everyone will find what they are looking for. The capital has many beautiful places where you can feel unity with nature and do beautiful photos. Our selection is about them.

Vorobyovy Gory
Here you can take a walk along the picturesque squares, paths or embankments located in the lower part of the reserve. There are also ecological trails and St. Andrew's Ponds on the Sparrow Hills. There you can take a breather from the frantic pace of life, characteristic of all megacities. There is an observation deck in the natural reserve, which offers a beautiful view of the capital. Connoisseurs of an active lifestyle will also not be bored - there are bicycle paths for them, and in the cold season you can ski to your heart's content, returning to the top on a convenient ski lift.

Around the clock

Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve
There is a beautiful Gothic palace surrounded by a park with a strict layout and artificial ponds. There is also a fountain with light and music, greenhouses and flower beds. All this hints at the unlimited financial viability of the former owner of these lands, the Great Empress Catherine II. Today, the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve offers rentals of electric vehicles and Segways. Here you can also take a boat ride, take part in exciting games, feed small animals, or just sit on a bench enjoying the silence.

Moscow, st. Dolskaya, 1

Tsaritsyno (Zamoskvoretskaya line)

From Tuesday to Friday - from 10:00 to 18:00. On Saturdays – from 10:00 to 20:00. Sundays – from 10:00 to 19:00

Patriarch's Ponds
This attraction is famous as one of the most mysterious places Moscow. Citizens and guests of the capital love to walk here. There are rumors that all the stories about the Patriarch's Ponds are based on real facts. Utility services regularly clean the pond and monitor the operation of the park's lighting system. Unofficial concerts and flash mobs are often held here. For those who like an active pastime, you can rent a bicycle near the Patriarch's Ponds.

Moscow, Bolshoi Patriarshiy Lane, 12

Mayakovskaya (Zamoskvoretskaya line)

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Sokolniki Park
This European-style park is one of the largest. Guests of this place have many options for spending their time. Here you can take a walk, admiring the perennial oaks, lindens, birches and maples, visit rose gardens and man-made gardens, and watch performances by artists on pop stages. By the way, in Sokolniki Park there are plants listed in the Red Book and mushrooms grow. Representatives of the animal world include many birds and snakes. There are playgrounds for kids here, lovers extreme species sports enthusiasts can ride in a skate park equipped with the latest technology. There is also a “Dance Veranda” where you can dance to your heart’s content.

Moscow, st. Sokolnichesky Val, 1

Sokolniki (Sokolnicheskaya line)

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Chistye Prudy
This small park, located on Chistoprudny Boulevard and sung by the famous Igor Talkov, popular among young people. Lovers of various musical genres, sports fans and representatives of creative professions spend their free time here. They gather on benches near the fountain or relax right on the grass. During the cold season, there is a skating rink on Chistye Prudy, which is formed naturally.

Moscow, Chistoprudny Boulevard

Chistye Prudy (Sokolnicheskaya Line)

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Kolomenskoye Park
There are old Orthodox shrines here, including the tent-roofed Church of the Ascension, built back in 1528. In Kolomenskoye Park there are orchards laid out long ago with apple trees, which in the spring become one of the main decorations of this place. There are also ponds where you can relax calmly, forgetting about your business for a while. The total area of ​​the park is 390 hectares, here everyone can hide from the manifestations of a noisy metropolis and be alone with their thoughts. Guests of this picturesque place can also ride horses, take a boat trip, watch folklore performances and entertainment programs, and on holidays - take part in folk festivities.

Moscow, Andropov Avenue, 39

Kolomenskaya (Zamoskvoretskaya line)

Daily from 08:00 to 21:00

VDNH
Approximately a third of the territory of the Exhibition of National Economic Achievements is a pedestrian zone. Those who enjoy an active lifestyle rent bicycles and rollerblades or play sports games on the equipped playgrounds. Also at VDNKh you can walk along the alleys and see architectural monuments - there are 19 of them. The main exhibition of Russia is an equipped and orderly space in which there are many ways to spend your free time in an interesting way.

Moscow, Mira Avenue, 119

VDNKh (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya line)

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Catherine Park
This place is not characterized by traffic congestion, street sounds or loud music. Most often, silence and tranquility reign in Catherine Park. Here you can walk on the grass or feed the squirrels, who always welcome generous guests. The park near the Catherine Institute of Noble Maidens, now the Central House of the Russian Army, appeared at the beginning of the nineteenth century. In this place, the Great Empress Catherine the Second walked and rested in a pavilion near the lake. The park offers rental of sports equipment, and there is also the opportunity to play sports on the training grounds.

Moscow, st. Bolshaya Ekaterininskaya, 27

Dostoevskaya (Lublinsko-Dmitrovskaya line)

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Trees of Love and Bench of Reconciliation on Luzhkov Bridge
The pedestrian bridge stretching across the Obvodny Canal is popular among Moscow residents and guests. From here there is an excellent view of the Tretyakov Gallery, there is a special bench for those who have had a fight, which attracts couples in love to this place. After registering their marriage, many newlyweds traditionally hang a lock on one of the love trees. At the same time, they throw the key into the river and believe that this simple procedure will make their marriage strong.

Moscow, Bolotnaya embankment

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Cathedral of Christ the Savior
You can take a walk near the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and examine the architecture and design of the shrine. It’s better to be here alone if you want to be alone with your thoughts and feel the atmosphere of the old city.

Moscow, st. Volkhonka, 15

Kropotkinskaya (Sokolnicheskaya line)

On Mondays – from 13:00 to 18:00. From Tuesday to Sunday – from 10:00 to 18:00

Poklonnaya Gora and Victory Park
Many citizens and guests of the capital prefer to relax in this place. Choose for yourself what to do in Victory Park on Poklonnaya: walk along the picturesque alleys, look at the monuments to the participants of the Great Patriotic War Patriotic War, relax on a bench or have a snack in one of the many cafes. For lovers of an active lifestyle, there is a sports ground, which is equipped for games and training.

Moscow, Entrance Square

Victory Park (Solntsevskaya Line)

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Neskuchny Garden
This place is great for romantic dates– there are many beautiful alleys, next to them live squirrels who are not at all afraid of people. Also in Neskuchny Garden you should definitely see the Alexander Palace, the rotunda, the arena and the Ivan Vitali fountain. The pond with ducks is also quite picturesque, and from the embankment you can see wonderful view on the Moscow River.

Moscow, Leninsky Prospekt, 18

Leninsky Prospekt (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya line)

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Hermitage Garden
This park cannot boast of a particularly large area, but there are many architectural monuments and several venues for cultural events - theaters and a summer stage. Also in the Hermitage Garden there is a dovecote, a squirrel colony and a pheasant farm.

Moscow, st. Karetny Ryad, 3с7

Chekhovskaya (Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya line)

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Frunzenskaya embankment
This is a great place for walking or cycling, for which there are paths. WITH Frunzenskaya embankment opens beautiful view to the Moscow River. There are rarely many people here, but the place is quiet and close to most of the main attractions of the capital.

Moscow, Frunzenskaya embankment

Sportivnaya (Sokolnicheskaya line)

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Pushkinsky Bridge
While walking along Frunzenskaya Embankment, turn onto Pushkinsky Bridge. Along it you can quickly get to Gorky Park or Neskuchny Garden. By the way, from the Pushkinsky Bridge there is a magnificent view of the river.

Moscow, Pushkinskaya embankment

Frunzenskaya (Sokolnicheskaya line)

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Izmailovsky Park
This is extraordinary beautiful place capitals. Clean air, chirping birds and lots of squirrels have a calming effect. IN Izmailovsky Park wildlife coexists harmoniously with areas intended for active recreation and cultural events.

Moscow, Big Circle Alley, 7

Highway Entuziastov (Kalininskaya line)

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Kuzminki Park
Everything is provided here so that Muscovites and city guests can relax with all the amenities. Here they skateboard, play sports on the playgrounds, play board games in gazebos, walk along equipped alleys and admire the estate. For those who want to have a snack or just drink some tea, there are several cafes in Kuzminki Park.

Moscow, st. Kuzminsky Park, 1, building 2

Kuzminki (Tagansko–Krasnopresnenskaya line)

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Botanical Garden named after Tsitsin
This amazing place is located in the very center of Moscow. It is visited by numerous flower lovers, who can also stroll along the paths among the many trees and plants. In addition, guests of the botanical garden have the opportunity to visit two art galleries, a rock garden and a Japanese garden.

Moscow, st. Botanicheskaya, 4

Vladykino (Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya line)

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays - from 10:00 to 20:00

Vorobyovy Gory
There are rumors that an artist from France once came here who wanted to capture the view of Moscow. She admired the city for a long time, then put her brush away and said: “I don’t dare...”. The panorama from the Sparrow Year looks very impressive, especially at sunset. Here you can sit on a bench, being alone with your thoughts, or take a walk under the trees.

Moscow, Vorobyovy Gory nature reserve

Vorobyovy Gory (Sokolnicheskaya Line)

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Arkhangelskoye Estate
This place is famous for many interesting museum exhibits and a beautiful garden and park ensemble. The Arkhangelskoye estate is a great place to take a walk on a day off at any time of the year - it’s good here both in summer and winter. Wildlife and echoes of Russia's past await you here.

Moscow region, Krasnogorsk urban district, Arkhangelskoye village

From Wednesday to Friday - from 10:00 to 17:00. On Saturdays and Sundays – from 10:00 to 18:00

Tsvetnoy Boulevard
Many Moscow residents love to spend their free time here. The maximum number of people can be met in the park, which, by the way, is included in the list of objects cultural heritage. Other positive aspects include clean air, many trees and flowering shrubs. All these qualities make Tsvetnoy Boulevard favorite place recreation for Muscovites and guests of the capital.

Moscow, Tsvetnoy Boulevard

Tsvetnoy Boulevard (Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya line)

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Tverskoy Boulevard
This place is a treasure trove of famous Moscow sights. In addition to rich mansions and rental houses from the nineteenth century, there are monuments to Timiryazev and Yesenin. Also on Tverskoy Boulevard there is a small square with a fountain and a perennial oak tree, known as the “Pushkin Tree”.

Moscow, Tverskoy Boulevard

Pushkinskaya (Tagansko–Krasnopresnenskaya line)

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Alexander Garden
It is located near Tverskaya - one of the most energetic streets in the capital. Fortunately, its influence does not extend to the Alexander Garden - it is quiet and peaceful here. Well-groomed alleys, huge trees, trimmed lawns and flower beds provide an opportunity to take a break from street noise and be alone with yourself.

Moscow, Alexander Garden

Alexandrovsky Garden (Filyovskaya Line)

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Bolotnaya Square
There is a pleasant atmosphere and well-groomed environment here. On Bolotnaya Square, trimmed lawns, planted flower beds and functioning fountains delight the eye. In addition, next to it there is a confectionery factory, thanks to which a pleasant smell of cocoa can be felt in the park.

Moscow, Bolotnaya Square

Tretyakovskaya (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya line)

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Serebryany Bor Park
Perennial pine trees grow here, there are big lake with very cold water. Perennial grass grows on the shore and beaches are equipped. This landscape is not very typical for the capital, however, there is no mistake - this small island is located precisely in Moscow.

Moscow, st. Tamanskaya, 111

Krylatskoye (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line)

From Monday to Thursday – from 08:00 to 17:00. Fridays – from 08:00 to 15:45

Big Moskvoretsky Bridge
This architecturally beautiful bridge has a rich history. It offers beautiful views of the river, embankments and the majestic Kremlin. To allow you to see the panorama in all its beauty, the crossing is equipped with balconies.

Moscow, Bolshoi Moskvoretsky Bridge

Kitay-gorod (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya line)

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Ostankino Park
In this place you can actively relax, sit on a bench, have a great time with your family, visit the Ostankino museum-estate, and also see panoramas of these places.

Moscow, st. 1st Ostankino, 5

Telecentre (Moscow monorail station)

Daily from 09:00 to 22:00

Bohdan Khmelnytsky Bridge
The second name of this structure is Kyiv footbridge. Currently, it serves as an observation deck, from which a stunning view of the Moscow River opens.

Moscow, Bogdan Khmelnitsky Bridge

Kyiv (Circle line)

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Park "Trubetskoy Estate in Khamovniki"
Guests of this place have many opportunities to have a great time. Here you can relax in nature and learn a lot of interesting things about the history of the Trubetskoy estate. IN children's park a zoo and a biological greenhouse are available. Here you can also learn horse riding and take part in fun competitions.
This place attracts with its perennial branchy trees, a beautiful old estate, and the opportunity to take a boat ride on the ponds. Vorontsovsky Park periodically hosts photography exhibitions; for those who appreciate a more active pastime, bicycle rentals are available.

Moscow, Vorontsovsky Park

Kaluzhskaya (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya line)

Daily from 08:00 to 23:00

Vozdvizhenka Street
This place is home to several beautiful nineteenth-century estates: the Bolkonsky mansion from Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, the “coal house”, the entrance to which is located on the second floor, and the majestic palace of Savva Morozov. Even today on Vozdvizhenka you can feel the atmosphere of the ancient capital.

Moscow, Vozdvizhenka street

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Source of photos: photobank “Lori”

There are about 120 parks in the capital. We have chosen best parks Moscow. Now you always have at hand a list of the best parks in the city where to take a walk in Moscow. Let's get started!

Parks of Moscow (Southern Administrative District)

1. Dream Island

In 2019, Moscow parks will be replenished with the largest indoor park in the world - the Dream Island amusement park is the first theme park entertainment in Russia will be built in the south of Moscow. The park has a unique concept, and due to its scale and year-round operation, it will attract up to fifty million visitors a year.

“Dream Island” will become an extremely attractive city tourist attraction and will stand on a par with the Kremlin, Gorky Park and VDNKh. The area of ​​the entire park will be 100 hectares, and the most covered part will be 292 thousand square meters. m.

There will be 10 thematic zones in the park, and in them visitors will find 40 of the most various entertainments for all ages. The park will have 27 attractions, a quarter of which are extreme. Carefully and meticulously recreated worlds from cartoons or films will allow you to completely immerse yourself in fairy world and take a break from everyday reality.

In addition to the theme area of ​​the park, where visitors can meet their favorite characters and go on rides, there will be a lot more interesting things in the park. First of all, myself landscape park area of ​​32 hectares with children's and sports grounds, a cinema under open air, dance floor, amphitheater, bike paths and fountains.

Indoor city promenade with streets European cities and replicas of famous landmarks (for example, the Roman Colosseum or Casa Batllo from Barcelona), its size central square will be at one and a half football fields, and it will be covered by a huge glass dome, also the largest in Russia.

It will host all kinds of city events: holidays, festivals, exhibitions, fairs... The streets will be lined with themed restaurants and shops.

It will also be multifunctional concert hall with 3,500 seats and a large cinema center, which will be equipped with 17 halls, one of them is IMAX. A yacht school for children and their parents and a hotel will appear on the landscaped embankment on the banks of the Moscow River.

The project is now estimated at one and a half billion dollars and is entirely financed by the REGIONS group of companies. To create themed areas, with characters and a unique atmosphere, licensing agreements were concluded for the use of famous cartoon characters with large companies in the entertainment industry - Sony Pictures Consumer Products, IMPS S.A., Viacom International Media Networks, Sanrio GmbH.

"Dream Island" is located on the territory natural park Nagatinskaya floodplain and has a high level transport accessibility. Opposite the main entrance to the amusement park, the Technopark metro station has already opened and is operating; the Technopark transport hub provides for the construction of an overground passage with travelators from the metro station itself to the park via Andropov Avenue. By car, the park can be reached from the Third Transport Ring in three minutes, and from the Kremlin in just 10.

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The Tsaritsyno estate is the only place in Moscow that can boast of a “Singing Light Fountain”. The fountain amazes and fascinates. Its area is 2.4 km2, the height of the jets reaches 15 m. Wonderful views the estates take visitors back in time - to the times of Catherine II.

Picturesque bridges with unique patterns and designs, alleys, palaces - all this creates the atmosphere of the 19th century. Every year a jazz festival is held in Tsaritsino. If you don’t know where to go for a walk in Moscow with family or friends, then be sure to visit this place!

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The park is located in the Kolomenskoye natural landscape museum-reserve and is a whole complex of architectural and natural monuments. Excursion and art programs, educational activities for children, master classes, rides in horse-drawn carriages, conferences and wedding celebrations are held here. A place where you can relax with the whole family or have a romantic meeting.

Parks of Moscow (TsAO)

4. Zaryadye Park

A grandiose recreation area opened in the very heart of Russia in 2017 on Moscow City Day. The unique park, in all respects, is spread over an area of ​​12 hectares and combines 4 landscape zones characteristic of Russia: tundra, steppe, forest, and swamps. Each part of this splendor has its own temperature. Yes, yes, exactly your own, regardless of the time of year. In winter the temperature is above zero, and in summer it is below zero.

Each zone has its own mini-zoo. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our country without leaving the Boulevard Ring. The territory of the park is decorated with a philharmonic society covered with a huge dome. Specialists provided acoustics that were many times superior in quality to the world's most famous philharmonic societies. The large hall is designed for 1.5 thousand people.

A 70-meter long soaring bridge and one of the best observation platforms in the capital appeared over the Moscow River. From here you can see almost the entire center of Moscow, and see the Kremlin and its surroundings in every detail. It is expected that Zaryadye will be visited by about 12 million people annually, although until recently this area looked more like a wasteland due to long disputes over the fate of the territory under the demolished Rossiya Hotel.

In addition, ancient temples were preserved and restored. Unique archaeological finds, discovered during construction work, the earliest of which date back to the 13th century. Zaryadye is open to visitors 24 hours a day all year round. Themed entertainment areas will keep both adults and children bored. This is one of the best parks in Moscow and the world.

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The most popular park in Moscow. On an area of ​​119 hectares, everyone will find something to do, be it a romantic meeting or a family vacation with children or walks with friends: sports, education, entertainment, food, excursions, a summer cinema, exhibitions and a lot of interesting things await you in Gorky Park.

Wide sidewalks and good asphalt allow you to ride here anything that can move - from a children's tricycle to a Segway. Benches, large hammocks, sun loungers and mattresses are perfect for relaxing and relaxing board games. And in a small area, near the embankment, a dance master class is held in the evening and everyone can learn a couple of professional moves.

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Muzeon is a place for creative people. Exhibitions of artists are constantly held here. music festivals and video performances. People often come here for inspiration and ideas. If you get hungry, there are local restaurants and food stalls at your service.

An amazing fountain, consisting of many jets, chaotically gushing out from under the ground - a favorite pastime for both children and adults, especially in hot weather. It's normal to be wet here. Artists of all genres exhibit their works at a specially organized vernissage. Here you can find works by famous contemporary masters and emerging talents.

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Where can you go for a walk with your significant other and have a romantic walk? Of course, in the Hermitage Garden. On July 16, 1894, the Hermitage Garden appeared. Sandwiched among multi-storey buildings, the miniature green island has three theaters: “New Opera”, “Hermitage” and “Sphere”, in addition, a children’s playground and children’s clubs, a fountain, a summer stage, several cafes, restaurants and, of course, a summer cinema.

Please be aware that the garden is almost always crowded. The famous large Silver Heart, installed behind the Sphere Theater, is a meeting place for lovers. A new urban legend says that if you walk around your heart three times clockwise, you will soon find your soulmate.

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Small city park Krasnopresnenskaya embankment allows employees of nearby business centers and residents of the area to while away their evenings or lunches. One of the largest outdoor children's complexes in Moscow is installed here.

Moscow Parks (VAO)

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Sokolniki is much larger than its “colleagues” and covers an area of ​​516 hectares, almost as good in content. Summer cinema, attractions, rental of bicycles, roller skates, skates, rope park, electric excursion cars, bicycle taxis... Absolutely everyone will find something to their liking.

Sokolniki often hosts sporting events: table tennis tournaments, cross-country skiing, running marathons, etc. The territory of Sokolniki is huge and gradually turns into national park Losiny Island. No wonder you get lost. The most famous outdoor skating rink in winter they flood directly along the alleys and paths. Anyone can stop by and see the light.

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The largest park in Moscow (1534 hectares) is located in the east of the capital. The territory is equipped a large number sports grounds. People come here not only to exercise, but also to have a good time with their children, family and friends. In summer you can swim in the pool here, and in winter you can go ice skating.

Please note that nearby there is an equestrian club “Horses in the Kremlin”, where you can go horseback riding and enjoy not only the park, but also communication with horses.

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The Kuskovo estate or the Pearl of Europe (as it is also called) is located on an area of ​​310 hectares. Chic alleys, a palace, a French regular park (by the way, the only one preserved in Moscow), marble sculptures and ponds. Great place for romantic meetings and family outings. Like many other estates, Kuskovo is imbued with the spirit of the 18th century.

Terletsky is one of the youngest parks in Moscow, opened in 1972. As in other similar places, a large-scale reconstruction was carried out here. We installed sports and children's playgrounds, created recreation areas, and decorated ponds.

Lovers of horse riding and just horses will appreciate the park - there is a stable here and you can ride a horse. In the ponds you can find a flock of ducks, several species of fish and amphibians. The place is landscaped.

Parks of Moscow (South-Western Administrative District)

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In Vorontsovsky you will be greeted by 40.7 hectares of landscaped territory with ponds. Here they play Gorodki, do Nordic walking, play chess, ride bicycles, shoot at a shooting range and just have a good time. Tours of the estate are held monthly, there is an opportunity to go on attractions, rent a boat or catamaran.

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Perhaps the youngest park in Moscow (it is less than 10 years old). In 2008, large-scale work was carried out to restore the entire territory. Now this is a well-groomed, landscaped place where anyone can play sports (installed sports grounds), enjoy a bike ride, and take part in summer marathons.

Thanks to its impressive size (465 hectares), Meshchersky is one of the largest parks in Moscow. Work to improve the park area is still ongoing and soon more amenities will appear here, without compromising nature.

Moscow Parks (JSC)

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Beautiful embankment, Panda park, art studio, summer cinema, kids club“Filinyanya”, a gallery of vintage cars, cafes, restaurants and a lot of wildlife - Fili has it all. Numerous fauna will delight the pampered inhabitants of the “concrete jungle”: long-eared owls, ducks, goshawks, woodcocks, woodpeckers, starlings, swallows, squirrels, hares and other inhabitants of the green island may meet on your way.

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There is hardly a resident of the capital who has not been to Poklonnaya Hill. The universally recognizable Obelisk, soaring 141.8 meters into the air (each decimeter symbolizes one day of war), has become the most a tall monument Russia. It adorns the park, which is an integral part of the memorial complex of the Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.

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Park on Vernadsky (second name) has 67 hectares of greenery and trees. Visitors are greeted by children's and sports grounds, gazebos for relaxation, a labyrinth, monuments to the Great Patriotic War, wildlife and more. Oddly enough, it is rarely crowded here, which is quite good for a resident of a metropolis who wants to take a break from the bustle of the city.

Moscow Parks (NEAD)

After reconstruction in 2014, Ostankino became one of the most comfortable in Moscow. The largest open-air skate park in Europe was built here, the ponds were reconstructed, and excellent running and walking paths were made. In addition, a special equestrian track was created. VDNH, Ostankino and the Botanical Garden have become one park complex with uniform standards. The total area of ​​the complex is 540 hectares.

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The fully landscaped Lianozovsky Park boasts a ropes course, rollerblade and bicycle rentals, attractions, sports grounds, ponds and beautiful embankments, fountains and food courts. There is everything for a complete family vacation and just have a nice time.

Moscow Parks (SZAO)

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Northern Tushino Park is divided into several parts: Zakharkovo, Eco, Bodriy and Dobry. Zakharkovo is waiting for you apple orchard, which was broken more than 50 years ago. Eco has a unique natural landscape and plantings. The name “Bodriy” speaks for itself - there are sports grounds where they play volleyball, tennis and ping-pong, mountain biking, skiing and skating.

Open Workout training sessions are held here every day. Pleasant surprises await children in Dobroye. Attractions, playgrounds, beaches, food court, stage for concerts and celebrations. In winter, the square is filled with a skating rink and children and adults can have fun not only skating, but also tubing.

The concept of “park” itself appeared in China, and then became widespread in France in the 17th century. Initially, all of them were closed to ordinary residents. Only the ruler and his retinue were allowed to admire the magnificent flowers, exotic trees and cascading ponds. And only at the beginning of the 19th century in Europe they opened access to everyone.

Munich was one of the first cities to have free access residents to the Monarch Recreation Area. It was the English Garden - one of the largest city parks in the world with total area at 4.17 km2. It is larger than the popular Central Park in New York or Hyde Park in London.

The English Park was designed by the German architect Friedrich Ludwig Schkel in 1792. When creating the garden, the architectural style of English landscape design was used, so it was called “English Park”. It was the first popular green island in Europe and still remains one of the largest and most famous in the world.

Soon, parks became a place not only for relaxation, but also for expressing oneself. Actors and musicians, artists and sculptors began to create in front of visitors and immediately sell their art. The green islands have become a favorite place for meetings and walks for entire families. On the central alleys of Berlin, hundreds of people have picnics and family dinners in the open air.

Moscow is huge, fast and difficult city, in which life is always in full swing. It’s easy for a new person to get confused. And Muscovites themselves, busy with endless business and the bustle of the city, often see the capital from only one side - noisy, hurrying, businesslike. But Moscow can be completely different. In the center of the capital there are many cozy old streets that are full of interesting stories and legends. The city is decorated with magnificent squares, as well as convenient and accessible pedestrian areas, a walk along which brings a lot of pleasant emotions. In the center of Moscow you can find cozy parks and gardens, where you can forget about the bustle of the metropolis, at least for a while. In this article we will talk about the most vibrant and interesting places in the capital and share ideas on where to go for a walk in Moscow. So, let’s discover the capital and prepare routes for an exciting walk around Moscow!

Pedestrian zones in the center of Moscow

As in any large European city, in the center of Moscow there are pedestrian zones that are closed to car traffic. As a rule, they are well-kept historical streets with numerous architectural monuments, cafes and restaurants, as well as very cozy atmosphere. It is comfortable to walk along such streets at any time of the year.

Nikolskaya street

Nikolskaya Street connects Red and Lubyanka Squares. This is one of oldest streets Moscow, which will be interesting for almost everyone to walk around. After all, it combines the carefree atmosphere of a pedestrian tourist street with numerous cafes, restaurants and shops, and cultural and historical value, and unique monuments of Moscow antiquity, and architectural pearls.

You can start your walk from the Lubyanka metro station and move towards Red Square, where Nikolskaya Street ends at the GUM building and the elegant Kazan Cathedral. Among the interesting buildings decorating Nikolskaya Street is the building of the ancient Printing Yard (now the Russian State University for the Humanities), house No. 15. In the 16th century, the first book in Russia, “The Apostle” of 1564, was printed here. And nearby there is another impressive building - the V.K. pharmacy. Ferreina (house No. 21), a wonderful example of Art Nouveau style, one of the main private pharmacies in Moscow late XIX– beginning of the 20th century (in Soviet era– Pharmacy No. 1). Statues of the ancient Greek goddess Hygieia rise on the decorative columns of this building. In addition, on Nikolskaya it is worth paying attention to the building of the former Slavic Bazaar hotel, which played an important role in cultural life pre-revolutionary Moscow. On Nikolskaya and in the alleys leading from it, ancient temples and monasteries, ancient apartment buildings and many other interesting places have been preserved. Find out about them, and the stories behind them, with Travelry's audio guide to Moscow.

Volkhonka

Volkhonka - street of arts. Here, in a noble mansion at Volkhonka, 13, the Moscow State art gallery Ilya Glazunov, and in house No. 12 - the State Museum fine arts named after A.S. Pushkin. On Volkhonka there is also a grandiose Cathedral of Christ the Savior, one of the symbols of Moscow. The temple is distinguished not only by its majestic appearance and colossal sizes, but also complicated history: it was built in the 19th century as a monument to the Patriotic War of 1812, destroyed during Soviet times, and restored again at the end of the 20th century.

On the opposite side of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, a curious artifact has been preserved - the so-called Kremlin gas station. This gas station, built back in the 30s, serves only departmental cars, and for free.

Prechistenka

Titled persons settled on Prechistenka from the 17th century; the street quickly became one of the most respectable in Moscow at that time. After the fire of 1812 and the restoration of luxurious noble estates on Prechistenka, the construction of apartment buildings began, which are now architectural monuments. The “White Chambers” of the 17th century and the L.N. Museum deserve special attention. Tolstoy, located in the house of the former estate of the Lopukhins-Stanitskys (house No. 11).

Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street

Bolshaya Dmitrovka is also an interesting place for walking in the center of Moscow. On one section of the street, one-way traffic is organized, and parking is prohibited. Therefore, you can comfortably walk throughout Dmitrovka, enjoying the diverse and unique architecture of apartment buildings. At the address Bolshaya Dmitrovka, 1 there is a masterpiece of the architect Kazakov - the House of the Noble Assembly. Also on this street is the building of the Federation Council and the Prosecutor General's Office.

Boulevard Ring

In the 18th century the walls White City were demolished as unnecessary, since the city had already grown significantly by that time. And on the site of the defensive structure, boulevards were laid out, eventually forming the Boulevard Ring.

Today the Boulevard Ring consists of ten picturesque boulevards. The longest of them is Tverskoy Boulevard (0.8 km), and the widest is Strastnoy Boulevard (123 m). The length of the Boulevard Ring as a whole is almost 10 km, it is recognized as a monument landscape art. Walk through Boulevard Ring– one of the best ways get to know Moscow and visit its 13 squares that are part of the Boulevard Ring.

The most beautiful squares in Moscow

The famous squares in the center of Moscow deserve special attention. They are pleasing to the eye beautiful architecture and amaze with the depth and contradictory nature of history. Always noisy and crowded, the squares allow you not only to experience the whirlpool of bustling Moscow life, but also to look into different historical eras. We list the most popular squares that are worth a walk in Moscow.

Red Square

The main square of the country, with which major historical events are inextricably linked. Venue for major events, demonstrations and parades. It’s curious, but despite all the monumentality, beauty and scale of this place, Muscovites themselves do not visit Red Square very often. But here you can not just walk, admiring the views, but also discover amazing facts Russian history.

On the northern side of Red Square stands the building of the State Historical Museum, which is not only a particularly valuable architectural monument, but also includes an extensive exhibition of more than 20 thousand exhibits.

On the southern side of the square is St. Basil's Cathedral, which, along with the Kremlin itself, is business card Moscow. It is noteworthy that this world-famous masterpiece of architecture is officially called the Cathedral of the Intercession on the Moat, while “St. Basil’s” is the popular name of the temple, named after the Moscow holy fool, buried on the territory of the cathedral.

To the left of the cathedral there is a landmark with a gloomy reputation - Execution Place. Although, in fact, there is nothing gloomy in Execution Place - stories about executions are urban folklore. This fenced area, located on a steep hill, served as a kind of platform for the announcement of verdicts, orders, display of relics, as well as for demonstrating the royal heirs to the people - at the age of 14 they were taken to the Execution Ground and introduced to the crowd as future autocrats.

The monument to Minin and Pozharsky, originally erected in the center of Red Square (in such a way that Minin pointed to the Kremlin occupied by the interventionists), after the construction of the Mausoleum was moved to St. Basil's Cathedral in order to avoid Minin's ambiguous indication of the tomb of the leader of the world proletariat.

On the opposite side of the Kremlin there is the famous GUM with numerous boutiques, shops, restaurants, cafes and a cinema hall.

You can tell many amazing stories and legends about Red Square; it remembers the most important events and interesting people. To lift her front curtain and find out about everything famous places curious little known facts, walk with a Travelry audio guide! A fascinating excursion “” is dedicated to Red Square.

Manezhnaya Square

Manezhnaya Square is located in close proximity to the Kremlin and the Alexander Garden. It is one of the most spacious squares in the center of Moscow; it is always pleasant to take a walk here. IN walking distance– large underground shopping mall"Okhotny Ryad", with a variety of shops, boutiques and a food court. In addition, here are the famous Historical Museum, Moscow Museum of Archeology and Museum of the Patriotic War of 1812. Another famous attraction of Manezhka is the so-called “Zero Kilometer of Russian Highways,” where the tourist ritual of throwing a coin to make wishes come true takes place.

Surprisingly, before the revolution these places looked completely different. Here were shopping arcades(in particular, the famous Okhotny) and many ancient buildings that were demolished during Soviet times. About interesting and rich history These places can be found out in the free audio tour “” with the Travelry guide to Moscow.

Theater Square

Theater Square has every reason to be so called, because there are three theaters located on it: the majestic and legendary Bolshoi, the strict and laconic Maly, as well as the Russian Academic Youth Theater, housed in a building that was owned by the merchant Bronnikov at the beginning of the 19th century. Under the surface of Theater Square flows the Neglinka River - the same one that was enclosed in a system of underground pipes in the 19th century.

Theater Square is included in our Travelry audio guide route.

Pushkinskaya Square

Pushkinskaya Square is located at the intersection of Tverskaya Street and Strastnoy Boulevard. Life is always in full swing here, because these places attract both tourists and Muscovites. Today, in the center of the square stands a bronze monument to Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, visible from any edge. And once upon a time, on the site of modern Pushkin Square stood Strastnoy convent, which was demolished in the 30s of the last century. And the monument to the beloved Russian poet stood on the other side of Tverskaya Street. After the destruction of the ancient monastery, the monument was moved to the place where the bell tower had previously been located. There is a cozy square around the monument, and the Rossiya cinema is nearby.

Parks in the center of Moscow

Even in the center of such a huge metropolis as Moscow, you can find cozy corners where you can take a walk and admire the natural and man-made beauty. In the center of the capital there are several interesting parks and gardens that will delight lovers of quiet romantic walks, those eager for active recreation, art lovers, those interested in history, children and adults...

Alexander Garden

The Alexander Garden is located directly next to the Kremlin walls. This is one of the favorite walking places for many Muscovites living in the center, and one of the most beautiful gardens in Moscow. Once upon a time, the Neglinka River flowed on the site of the Alexander Garden, which at the beginning of the 19th century was enclosed in a pipe and hidden underground. The Alexander Garden includes the Upper, Middle and Lower Gardens. At the entrance to the garden there is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and post No. 1 of two sentries. The Italian Grotto, located a little further, is also noteworthy - there is an excellent observation deck above the grotto. Along the border of the Upper Garden there is a beautiful reservoir, which is often considered to be a section of the Neglinka River released to the surface. In fact, this “river” is artificial, imitating the Neglinka imprisoned underground.

Gorky Park

Gorky Park is a legendary place in Moscow. And after reconstruction, when it was made very comfortable and modern, the park became one of most popular places for relaxation and walks in Moscow. Today Gorky Park is a modern urban park that should be in every metropolis. Here you can not just take a walk, but also have a picnic on the lawn, work on your laptop, sit comfortably in a hammock and connect to free WiFi, get free salsa or yoga lessons, and also find many other affordable entertainments for every taste.

Muzeon Park

Muzeon is a fashion park dedicated to contemporary art. Various exhibitions and installations are organized here, and visitors are offered yoga lessons, bicycles for rent (Museon has excellent bike paths) and relaxation in a cafe. But perhaps the most famous part of Muzeon is the open-air sculpture museum. The exhibition appeared in the early 90s, when many monuments were dismantled for political reasons. Soviet era, including quite iconic ones - such as the monument to Dzerzhinsky from Lubyanka Square. All these interesting artifacts are placed a little chaotically in the space of Muzeon, which is the main “feature” of this place.

Hermitage Garden

The Hermitage Garden can hardly be called a garden in the usual sense. There are less greenery and trees here than buildings, and you can walk around the entire garden in 8-10 minutes. Nevertheless, the Hermitage Garden remains a favorite vacation spot for Muscovites - it’s very pleasant to take a walk here. On the territory of the Hermitage there are as many as three (!) theaters, several restaurants, a fountain and even a modest zoo. Very often, various cultural events are held in the garden, and in winter the garden turns into a luxurious skating rink - one of the most popular in the city.

Apothecary garden

Another cozy and picturesque place for a walk in the center of Moscow is the Apothecary Garden, which is part of the world-famous Botanical Garden of Moscow State University. In 2016, it was recognized as the second most popular park in Moscow (after the above-mentioned Gorky Park). The apothecary garden is not only a cozy, blooming “oasis” in the center of Moscow, but also has important scientific significance and is part of the Faculty of Biology of Moscow State University. The unique collection of plants includes thousands of species; exhibitions of exotic plants are regularly held here, as well as events not directly related to botany - such as concerts, exhibitions, fashion shows.

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