Hiking: hiking and active recreation. Walk from the Kyiv station to the Novodevichy Convent Walking tour through the center
Walking around Moscow on foot
Tired of sitting at home? Then let's go for a walk! We present to you a selection of the most beautiful places for walking:
Including the observation deck, embankment, Moscow State University, the area around Moscow State University.
Location: Moscow, metro stations “University”, “Sparrow Hills”
2. Tsaritsyno Park
Architectural and historical complex
Location: Moscow, metro stations “Orekhovo”, “Tsaritsyno”
Pond near the street Malaya Bronnaya
Place: Moscow, metro station “Mayakovskaya”
4. Sokolniki Park
Including ponds.
Place: Moscow, Sokolniki metro station
Chistoprudny Boulevard, area from metro station Chistye Prudy to the pond
Place: Moscow, metro station “Chistye Prudy”
6. Kolomenskoye Park
State United Museum-Reserve Kolomenskoye.
Place: Moscow, metro station “Kolomenskoye”
From the Arbatskaya metro station to the Smolenskaya metro station, including cafes, adjacent houses, alleys, monuments and more.
Location: Moscow, metro stations “Arbatskaya”, “Smolenskaya”, “Biblioteka im. IN AND. Lenin"
Exhibition center, including a cafe, Ferris wheel, etc.
Place: Moscow, metro stations “VDNKh”, “VVTs”
Located between the streets of the Soviet Army, Olympic Avenue and Suvorov Square. Monument to landscape art.
Location: Moscow, metro stations “Prospekt Mira”, “Tsvetnoy Boulevard”, “Novoslobodskaya”
Including the temple itself, the square near the temple, the monument to the Emperor of Russia Alexander II
Place: Moscow, metro station “Kropotkinskaya”
Views of fountains, love trees with castles. Connects Bolotnaya Square with Kadashevskaya Embankment. From Bolotnaya Square the bridge goes to the monument to I. E. Repin, from the opposite side - to Lavrushinsky Lane
12. Tretyakov Gallery
Including Lavrushinsky Lane, fountain, Tretyakov Gallery.
Place: Moscow, Tretyakovskaya metro station
Memorial complex “Victory Park”, the park around it, the Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War.
14. Neskuchny Garden
One of the oldest parks in Moscow, it consists of three estates from the 18th century, and there is an “Alley of Love”.
Location: Leninsky Prospect, 30, metro station “Leninsky Prospekt”, exit to the “Spartak” store, then 5 minutes walk to Leninsky Prospect or metro station “Oktyabrskaya” and on tr. 4, 33, 62 to the stop metro station “Leninsky Prospekt”
15. Park “Kuskovo”
The Kuskovo estate is an architectural and artistic ensemble of the 18th century, a park, ponds.
Location: metro station “Ryazansky Prospekt”, then bus. 133, 208 to the stop “Kuskovo Museum” or st. Yunosti, 2
16. Hermitage Garden
Monument to landscape art.
Location: Moscow, metro stations “Chekhovskaya”, “Tsvetnoy Boulevard”, opposite Karetny Ryad street
It runs along the Moscow River, from the Park Kultury metro station to the street. Khamovnichesky Val, Vorobyovy Gory metro station
Place: Moscow, metro station “Park Kultury”
18. Pushkinsky Bridge - St. Andrew's Bridge old
The pedestrian bridge connects the Pushkinskaya embankment of the Neskuchny Garden with the Frunzenskaya embankment.
Place: Moscow, metro station “Frunzenskaya”
Consists of two parts: PKiO Izmailovsky and Izmailovsky Forest Park, which are separated by the Main Alley
Location: Moscow, metro stations “Partizanskaya”, “Izmailovskaya”
20. Botanical Garden
Ponds, paths, alleys, Japanese garden.
Place: Moscow, metro stations “Vladykino”, “Botanical Garden”
Estate, park, pond.
Location: Moscow, metro stations “Volzhskaya”, “Kuzminki”
22. Pushkinskaya Square
Including the monument to Pushkin, the Pushkinsky cinema, fountains, Strastnoy Boulevard.
Location: Moscow, metro stations “Pushkinskaya”, “Chekhovskaya”
23. Arc de Triomphe
Installed in honor of the victory of the Russian people in the Patriotic War of 1812. Located on Victory Square ( Kutuzov Avenue) in the area of Poklonnaya Gora.
Place: Moscow, metro station “Park Pobedy”
24. Arkhangelskoye Estate
The estate is located on the banks of the oxbow of the Moscow River in the Krasnogorsk district of the Moscow region.
Place: Moscow, Tushinskaya metro station, bus. No. 549 or No. 541 to the stop “Arkhangelskoe” or minibus No. 151 to the stop “Sanatorium”
25. Tsvetnoy Boulevard
Fountain, sculptures, square. Runs from Trubnaya Square to the Garden Ring.
Location: Moscow, metro stations “Tsvetnoy Boulevard”, “Sretensky Boulevard”
26. Historical center
Alexander Garden, grotto in Alexander Garden, Red Square, Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral
Location: Moscow, metro stations “Teatralnaya”, “Okhotny Ryad”
27. River Station
Through the Friendship Park and directly to the embankment itself near the Moscow River Northern River Port.
Place: Moscow, metro station “Rechnoy Vokzal”
28. Tverskoy Boulevard
Monument to Sergei Yesenin, square, fountain.
Location: Moscow, metro stations “Tverskaya”, “Pushkinskaya”
Beautiful view of the Moscow River, near Bolotnaya Square and Luzhkov Bridge. It starts from the western arrow of the island between the Vodootvodny Canal and the Moscow River, ending at the Maly Moskvoretsky Bridge. Serafimovicha Street, Bolotnaya Square, Faleevsky Lane overlook the embankment.
Location: Moscow, metro stations “Tretyakovskaya”, “Borovitskaya”
30. China Town
Historical Center. Within Kitay-Gorod there are such famous architectural and historical monuments as the Resurrection Gate, GUM, Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, etc.
Place: Moscow, metro station “Kitay-Gorod”
Forest area in the west of Moscow, in the bend of the Moscow River, on artificial island, formed by the Khoroshevskoe straightening channel. Connected to Marshal Zhukov Avenue by a road bridge.
Place: Moscow, metro station “Krylatskoye”
Ostankino Estate Museum, pond, television center.
Place: Moscow, metro station “VDNKh”
Located next to the Spassky Gate of the Kremlin, it connects Vasilyevsky Spusk, Varvarka street with Bolshaya Ordynka street.
Location: Metro stations “Kitay-Gorod”, “Tretyakovskaya”, “Okhotny Ryad”
Beautiful view of the Moscow River, beautiful, cozy pedestrian bridge at Kievsky railway station.
Place: Moscow, metro station “Kyiv”
An ancient street in Moscow, running from Manezhnaya Street.
Location: Moscow, metro station “Biblioteka im. Lenin" to Arbat Gate Square, located between Znamenka and Bolshaya Nikitskaya
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For those who love walking tour Measurement, kilometers of road and camping backpack Behind us, “old lady” Europe has prepared a lot of interesting things. In almost every country there are several dozen popular and not so popular trekking routes.
Choose strong boots and hit the road!
St. Olaf's Trail
Sweden - Norway
Immersion in the northern nature and culture of Scandinavia awaits all travelers who decide to walk all or part of St. Olaf's Way. It starts in the Swedish city of Selanger and ends in the GothicNidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. The trail was abandoned for a long time, but after the joint efforts of the Swedish-Norwegian authorities, it was mapped and marked in the area, opening a fascinating page of its cultural heritage for pilgrims and tourists. The route runs through forests, farmland, waterfalls to the symbol of Norway - the fjords. Medieval churches, monasteries, traditional family farms complete the overall picture.
Story
St. Olaf is known throughout the Scandinavian countries. In the 11th century, he became the first king of Norway to unite its regions into a single state. A lot of effort was spent on Christianizing the country and fighting paganism. Olaf's innovations met resistance from the old nobility, and soon he had to flee from Norway to Novgorod. In 1030, the king tried to regain the Norwegian throne, but was killed in battle. He was buried in the Nidaros Cathedral, and a year after his death he was canonized. Thus, the path of St. Olaf repeats the last journey of the Norwegian king Olaf II through the Scandinavian lands.
Route length
The length of the route through two countries, from coast to coast, is 564 km. It is divided into several sections, for each of which developed detailed maps. In terms of time, completing the entire route takes 25-30 days. Many travelers complete the journey in parts, others only complete the final section, which leads from Stiklestad through forests and agricultural fields to Trondheim (7 days).
Suitable season
Due to the features geographical location The trekking season in Norway is short – from June to September. Most pilgrims complete the journey by the end of July to attend the Feast of St. Olaf. It lasts several days, and during this time Trondheim hosts many cultural events: medieval festivals, market days, exhibitions and concerts.
Helpful information
The St. Olaf Trail is marked with special markers and is easy to follow. Accommodations are located along the entire route - from budget campsites and farms to comfortable hotels. The most economical option is to take a tent. Of course, it will become an additional burden, but it will give complete freedom in choosing a place to relax. All points where you can have a snack and replenish supplies of food and water are marked on the maps, so a map and compass are a must-have for every tourist. You can use the route planner and find out details on the websites Pilegrimsleden and Pilegrim.
Blue trail
Italy
The Cinque Terre National Park in Italy attracts millions of tourists every year. Hundreds walking routes run through its picturesque surroundings. One of the most famous - “ Blue trail”, which connects small coastal villages and winds along the Mediterranean Sea.
Attractions
Former fishing villages - Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore - are located a short distance from each other. Bright village houses hidden in the rocks near the water, old castles, ancient buildings, vineyards and unforgettable landscapes will give you many pleasant impressions. The trail passes close to small beaches and coves, many of which are wild and secluded.
Route length
The Blue Trail is designed for travelers of all ages. Most of the route is on flat terrain, making it suitable for families with children and elderly people. The entire 12 km journey can be completed in 4-5 hours, or you can split it into two days, stopping overnight in one of the coastal villages. The main road has many small branches that are also worth a walk.
Suitable season
From mid-March to mid-October, the Cinque Terre experiences stable, dry weather, conducive to hiking. But July and August are the hottest months. During the other half of the year, the trail may be closed to the public due to prolonged rains and small landslides.
Helpful information
There is a fee for walking the trail. The cost varies between 5-8 euros, the ticket price depends on the number of open sections of the road. IN high season Hotels and private boarding houses are in demand, so it is recommended to book a room in advance.
Ring of Kerry
Ireland
You can see the real Ireland with its Celtic folklore, fairytale forests, ancestral castles and hospitable locals on a trip around the Ring of Kerry. This is a circular route through the beautiful countryside of County Kerry, in the southwest of Ireland. The untouched nature of the region has always been especially attractive to tourists; this road is the most popular tourist destination in the country after Dublin.
Attractions
Most of the route winds along the coast Atlantic Ocean, so panoramic views and beaches are constantly encountered. There are also small fishing villages where you can take a break and drink a pint of beer. In addition to pleasing landscapes, travelers will see many medieval churches, fortresses, monasteries and other historical and cultural sites. Main attractions of the route:
- The town of Killarney with the national park of the same name located nearby;
- Muckross Abbey and Ross Castle;
- 19th-century mansion Muckross House;
- Derrynan House;
- The village of Sneem and the ancient fort of An Shteg.
Route length
The Ring of Kerry is a 179km road starting in Killarney and traveling clockwise to Kenmare and beyond. You can travel along the route by car, bicycle, motorcycle, tourist bus or on foot. Buses run to summer season and stop only at the main points of the route. The excursion takes 5-6 hours.
For pedestrians, the Ring of Kerry stretches up to 215 km. The road goes a little higher than the highway, offering beautiful scenery to travelers.
The walking time depends on the degree of physical fitness and the body’s ability to walk for several hours in a row. But, in general, you should count on 9 days.
The path is divided into 9 sections: Killarney - BlackValley - Glencar - Glenbeigh - Cahirciveen - Waterville - Caherdanie - Sneem - Killarney. The route is marked on the ground by a walking man or yellow arrows.
Suitable season
You can walk along the Ring of Kerry at any time of the year. Snow occasionally falls during the winter months. You should also be prepared for rain. The weather in Ireland is changeable, so seeing all 4 seasons in one day is an absolutely everyday occurrence.
Ring of Kerry route Helpful information
There is no shortage of restaurants, cafes, hostels, hotels and other tourist infrastructure in this region. They are marked on the map, which can be taken to tourist offices. Entrance to a number of cultural sites is paid. If you plan to visit each of them, it is better to buyspecial card . She gives the right to free visit of all Irish cultural heritage sites throughout the year. detailed information about the route And .
GR 20
France
You can enjoy the beauty and natural wealth of the Mediterranean island of Corsica on the GR 20 route. Thanks to coniferous forests, alpine meadows and mountainous sections along the way, it is called the most exciting trek Western Europe. Corsica has 128 mountain peaks, so mountain lovers will especially enjoy it.
Story
The route was laid in the 70s of the 20th century, when Corsica faced an acute problem of population outflow into the interior of the island. The goal was to “revive” the mountain pastures and prevent the ancient transhumance routes between villages from disappearing. Soon it was created national park, and a little later the trail received well-deserved fame among local residents and tourists.
Route length
GR 20, which is 180 km long, crosses the island from north to south and consists of two sections. Northern part starts in Calenzana and ends in Vizzavona. Due to its steep slopes and uneven paths, it is considered more challenging, but also more scenic. The southern section stretches from Vizzavona to Conca and is convenient for beginner trekkers. The entire route takes about 15 days of travel.
Suitable season
The best time to hike the GR 20 is from June to September. The road requires tourists to be in excellent physical shape and have the skills to walk over rough terrain. In the off-season, the weather worsens and becomes unpredictable, which is dangerous for beginners. During the winter season, the piste can only be used by experienced skiers with a guide, as most of the roads are blocked with snow.
Helpful information
The road is marked with red and white rectangles on rocks, boulders and trees. However, it is easy to lose your way, so it is better to take maps of the area with you. Throughout the route, every 4-8 hours there are mountain huts (shelters) that offer basic accommodation and meals. The hut features one large room with wooden bunks and mattresses. Places are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is a special area for tents fenced nearby; pitching a tent in other areas of the park is not allowed. The cost of accommodation and food varies, on average it is 15 euros for a bed in a house and 6 euros per person when staying in a tent.
GR 20 is a real hike where you can’t get by with just strong boots, so it’s worth deciding in advance on the list of necessary things and arriving at the beginning of the path prepared. Information for hikers about the nuances of the route and its updates has been collected Online .
Lycian Way
Türkiye
Walking Mediterranean Turkey along the Lycian Way is an option for those who want to bypass crowded beaches and popular tourist attractions. Instead, the route is filled with landscapes of the Taurus Mountains, azure bays, rocky canyons, orange groves and picturesque ruins of ancient cities.
Story
Lycia is ancient civilization, which many millennia ago was located on south coast modern Turkey. For a long time, Lycia remained autonomous, later became a province of the Roman Empire, and after the 11th century it was conquered by the Seljuks. The Lycian tombs, carved into the rocks, are the best preserved from those times. They are easy to spot while moving along the trail. In addition, you can see with your own eyes:
- the ancient cities of Phaselis and Olympos;
- natural attractions - Butterfly Valley and Goynuk Canyon;
- the famous lights of the Chimera, forever burning on Mount Yanartash;
- the pilgrimage town of Mira and the Church of St. Nicholas (known in Orthodoxy as St. Nicholas the Wonderworker);
- picturesque coastal villages of Kabak, Oludeniz, Cirali;
- endless Patara beach and much more.
Route length
The Lycian Way runs 540 km from Fethiye to Antalya. It runs between the mountains and the coast along goat paths and footpaths. Sometimes there are steep and rocky slopes. The starting point is in the village of Oludeniz, a two-hour drive from Dalaman airport. The final point is located near international airport in Antalya. The entire route lasts 29 days, but travelers usually choose to travel only a few sections of the road. Some of them lie close to populated areas and are suitable for day trips.
Suitable season
The best time to complete the route is April-June and September-November. Summer in Lycia is too hot and tiring for long walks, and in winter there can be prolonged rain.
Helpful information
The Lycian Trail signpost is a red and white rectangle. On winding sections of the road, rocks and stones are generously marked; on a flat path, signs are less common. The wrong direction is marked on the ground with a red cross. Although a map is considered unnecessary for short walks, it will come in handy for longer distances. It contains the necessary information: places to stay for the night, settlements, sources drinking water. Every 10 km there are small villages, equipped campsites or private boarding houses where you can spend the night. But on some sections of the route, your own tent is the only option for rest, so you should carefully study the information before going on a hike.
More useful details about the trail and tips for tourists can be found .
King's Path (Kungsleden)
Sweden
Beyond the harsh northern nature and with ringing silence you need to go to Sweden. Kungsleden is one of the most famous hiking trails in this Scandinavian country, which runs beyond the Arctic Circle through fabulous Lapland. Pine, birch and spruce forests, glaciers, mountain rivers and massifs - all the natural diversity of this region is presented on the Royal Trail.
Attractions
Kungsleden owes its origins to the Swedish Tourism Association, which since the beginning of the 20th century has been trying to make the country's Arctic landscapes accessible to local and foreign tourists. The route runs along picturesque mountains Lapland and crosses:
- Abisko National Park with the station of the same name. IN winter time this place becomes a center of pilgrimage for tourists who come from all over the world to admire the northern lights;
- the most high mountain Sweden - Kebnekaise;
- mountain villages of Hemavan and Tärnaby;
- treasures of Lapland: National parks Stora Sjöfallet, Pieljekaise and Sareks.
Route length
About 440 km of trail stretches between the villages of Abisko in the north and Hemavan in the south. The route is divided into 4 sections (Abisko-Singi-Kvikkjokk-Ammarnäs-Hemavan), each of which involves one week of travel. The most popular tourist part of the trail is the section between Abisko and Kebnekaise.
Suitable season
The summer season, which is considered the best period to conquer the route, lasts from mid-June to the end of September. In winter, namely from mid-February to the end of April, the trail can be passed on skis or snowmobiles. During the off-season, the weather can be unpredictable due to early or late snowfall.
Helpful information
The trail stands out in the area, and its inconvenient sections are well equipped. Boardwalks cover overly marshy soil, bridges have been built between mountain rivers, and ferries operate between lakes in the summer months. Almost along the entire route there are huts where you can wait out the bad weather, spend the night and cook food. Or pitch a tent nearby for a small fee. Detailed information about the route is located
We continue our walk through the center of Moscow. Those who have just joined can see the beginning here: but since we returned to the starting point of the first part of the route, we can consider the following proposed route as independent. I propose a scheme for the upcoming walk:
So, we start from the intersection of st. Vozdvizhenka and Nikitsky Boulevard (Arbatskaya metro station). We cross the road along the underground passage to the right and come out to such a beautiful house - the Shakhovsky-Krause-Osipovsky city estate (Vozdvizhenka St., 18/9). This two-story house with a mezzanine floor, outbuildings and front gates was built by Prince Alexei Yakovlevich Shakhovskoy in 1783. Since 1842, ownership has passed into the hands of doctors. At first it was owned by the famous doctor I. I. Krause, and in 1852, when the house belonged to staff captain Nikolai Yakovlevich Kozlakov, the architect N. I. Kozlovsky rebuilt the house. The changes mainly concerned the decoration of the facade and interior. The house received a very impressive facade, made in the Rococo style with very interesting decorations in the form of flower garlands and shells. In 1868, the estate was bought by the doctor Dmitry Timofeevich Osipovsky (1812-1881). On June 14, 1878, he was granted nobility, and from that time on, the Osipovsky coat of arms was located in the pediment of the house.
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We turn onto Nizhny Kislovsky Lane. By the way, Kislovsky lanes are called lanes where people once lived who were engaged in fermenting cabbage, preparing kvass and similar products. These names are typical of Moscow, where many streets are named after the type of work that people who lived in the area did.
We reach house No. 5, which is now the residence of the Swiss Ambassador. This mansion, built in the 18th century, changed owners several times and was rebuilt. The end part of the house faces the street, which in 1894 received a new facade designed by the architect P. M. Samarin, and on the pediment of the house the letters “VD” appeared - the initials of its then owner Vladimir Dumnov, the owner of a well-known publishing house in Moscow, which published the first works of Turgenev and Gogol. By the way, the Turgenev family also lived in this house in 1832-1833. The composer P.I. Tchaikovsky also visited here, who often stayed here with his student and friend V.S. Shilovsky, who was also the owner of this house since 1872.
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We go further along the alley and reach house 13 (Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, 19/13). Here is located famous theater Mayakovsky. It received its original name “Paradise Theatre” after the German Georg (George) Paradise (1846 - 1901), an actor and owner of his own enterprise, who began theatrical productions in this building in 1886. The building was built according to the design of the architect K.V. Tersky (the author of the facade is F.O. Shekhtel; we will get to know the most famous house of this architect a little later). At first, European stars who came on tour performed in the room; World famous artists played on this stage, but after the revolution these tours stopped. Theater in different years It was headed by various famous directors and many famous actors played and continue to play on its stage. I will not dwell on this topic, otherwise the story will be endless. But going to this theater has always been very prestigious, so I recommend it!
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We turn left along Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street and almost immediately on the right we see another very famous TASS building ( Tverskoy Boulevard, D 2). The building of the new TASS building, built on the site of old buildings in 1977, was called one of the successful architectural projects of the 1970s. The windows of the building resemble TV screens, which reflects the essence of the organization that is located here.
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And we cross Nikitsky Boulevard (by the way, from Arbatskaya to this place you could walk along the boulevard, there’s also a lot of interesting things there), and turn onto the continuation of Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street. There, our attention was drawn to an ensemble of former apartment buildings from 1901-1903. on B. Nikitskaya, 31, built in the Art Nouveau style according to the design of architects N. D. Strukov and V. P. Zeidler. Now this is an administrative building.
NOTE: If you go further along this street, then cross Garden Ring road and turn right, you will come out to the Moscow Planetarium, or you can walk forward a little along Barrikadnaya Street, which is a continuation of B. Nikitskaya, there will be the Moscow Zoo.
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In general, our goal for the ball was the Great Ascension Church (B. Nikitskaya St., 36).
In one of the aisles of the still unfinished Church of the Ascension of the Lord, A.S. Pushkin got married to Natalya Goncharova. In honor of this event, in 1999, a fountain “Natalia and Alexander” with figures of the poet and his wife was opened near the church. On a granite pedestal there are columns made of gray marble brought from Italy, topped with a golden dome, symbolizing the dome of the Church of the Ascension of the Lord. Inside the rotunda are sculptures of Goncharova and Pushkin, made by Mikhail Viktorovich Dronov. The sculptures are very poorly visible and quite difficult to photograph.
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The building of the Great Ascension Church in its current form was built on the site old church, and was finally completed in the 1830s. The consecration of the Cathedral of the Great Ascension took place on September 19, 1848. After the revolution, the bell tower was demolished, and the church was used first as a warehouse, then as a laboratory. On May 20, 1999, on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, the temple was re-consecrated by His Holiness Patriarch of All Rus' Alexy. And in 2002-2004 the bell tower was restored. Now the temple looks like this.
Interior of the temple:
After visiting the temple, we crossed to the other side, to Malaya Nikitskaya Street.
I really liked the facade of house No. 10 - the former apartment building of A. I. Toropova (1906, architect O. O. Shishkovsky).
Next we went to house number 6, known as the Ryabushinsky house (Gorky house museum). We arrived here at 17:00 (2 hours from the start of our walk, including the first part). The museum is open until 17-30. We had half an hour to quickly explore this beautiful house-museum. I wrote about this separately.
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NOTE: If you go further from Ryabushinsky’s house along the street. Spiridonovka, and then turn into Bolshoi Patriarchy Lane, then you will come out to the Patriarch's Ponds. Getting around this famous place along Malaya Bronnaya to the left, you can go to the Garden Ring. Turning right and walking forward a little, you will see the house with the famous Bulgakov apartment No. 50 (Bolshaya Sadovaya St., 10), where the writer’s museum is now located. Walking further, you will reach Triumphal Square, where there are a lot of attractions: the Beijing Hotel, the Satire Theater, Concert hall them. Tchaikovsky. A major reconstruction has also recently been completed on Triumfalnaya Square, and now there is a wonderful recreation area around the Mayakovsky monument. After a walk, you can take the metro to the beautiful Mayakovskaya station.
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Well, after visiting the wonderful museum, we returned to Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street and walked along it towards the center. The buildings on it are interesting and beautiful, especially after restoration. But we won’t dwell on them, we’ll just take a look.
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On this street at 18 Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street there is the Church of the Ascension of the Lord (Little Ascension). This temple was first mentioned in Moscow chronicles in 1548. Since the 1830s it has been called the “Small Ascension”, so as not to be confused with the “Great Ascension” temple, which we recently visited. It is believed that a new stone church was erected on the site ancient church Tsar Theodore Ioannovich, son of Ivan the Terrible, in memory of his coronation to the throne on the day of the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, June 10, 1584. The head of the temple is crowned with a beautiful cross with a crown and a tsata (the so-called “crescent” or “new moon”) - a symbol of grand-ducal and patriarchal power, which dates back to the end of the 18th century. It survived and was restored to its original location in 1992. This year is the second year of the birth of the temple, which was closed in 1937 and completely lost its decoration, but last years restored and painted by famous artists Ivan Glazunov, Irina Starzhenetskaya, Dmitry Alimov. The temple is small, but very cozy. It contains several rare icons and church valuables. Since the temple is located opposite the Moscow Conservatory, many of its students and graduates sing in the church choir.
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Across the road from the church, at 13 Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, is the Moscow Conservatory. The building was built according to the design of the architect V.I. Bazhenov and purchased in 1766 for Ekaterina Dashkova. In 1812, the house belonged to Count M. S. Vorontsov; during the war, the house burned down and was restored by 1824. In 1878, the building was purchased by the Moscow Conservatory, founded in 1866. Soon this building became too small and the Small (1898) and Large (1901) halls were completed using donations. Reconstruction was completed in 2011 Great Hall, which was held in just a year, so now this place has become even more beautiful. If you have time, I highly recommend going here!
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And we turn into Bryusov Lane. Walking along it, you can see part of the Anglican Church, located at Voznesensky per., 8/5, building 3. This church, built for the English community of Moscow in 1885, in Soviet years was closed and was used, among other things, for the all-Union company “Melodiya” - many famous gramophone records were recorded here. And the revival of services in the church began in 1991, which are now held here every Sunday on English language, and organ concerts are also organized.
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We didn't go to church. We had more carnal needs. At 2/14 on Bryusov Lane there is this street-style establishment “Meat Point”, where they cook Turkish national cuisine. My son recommended a kind of “Window to Turkey” to me, saying that there is a very tasty Turkish kofta (lavash with lamb, vegetables and spices) for 200 rubles, which is prepared in front of you (you can watch the cooking process on the monitor screen). You can also order Turkish coffee, tea or other drinks. The establishment turned out to be popular. There were several people in front of us, and the girl was taking the order, which, as I understood, she had left over the phone. For the ever-busy Moscow, this food format is very suitable. We also liked the kufta.
Resurrection on the Uspensky enemy (Bryusov lane, 15/2, p. 3). The church survived many fires, and yet it never closed, even in Soviet time, which is very rare for Moscow. It was not closed at the request of many famous actors and composers who lived in the area. Therefore, this church was and to this day remains one of the most visited in the center of Moscow. It has a special atmosphere; the interiors of the last quarter of the 19th century have been preserved, when the church was re-painted and received the existing iconostases, which house old icons, some of them especially revered. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to visit this temple properly, and it’s not worth just running into such a place. So we moved on.
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In this area, thanks to its proximity to the conservatory, many cultural figures lived and live. The House of Composers is also located here. There are several monuments to famous composers around. Opposite the church in 2012, in honor of the 85th anniversary of his birth, a monument to Mstislav Rostropovich, created by the famous sculptor Alexander Rukavishnikov, was erected.
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And in the courtyard of the House of Composers there is a monument to Aram Ilyich Khachaturian, which was created at the expense of the Yerevan mayor’s office and donated to Moscow in 2006, the year of Armenia in Russia. The authors of the monument were sculptor Georgy Frangulyan and architect Igor Voskresensky.
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We pass by the House of Composers and past the Church of the Assumption on the Assumption Enemy (Gazetny Lane, 15), exit onto Gazetny Lane, turn left to Tverskaya Street. The Central Telegraph clock says 18-20, which means we walked from the Gorky Museum to this place in 50 minutes. It was decided to build the Central Telegraph building in 1925; it included a radio center and a long-distance telephone exchange. The open competition was won by the project of Ivan Rerberg, according to whose design the building of the Kievsky railway station in Moscow was already built. Note the coat of arms near the clock. Here the hammer and sickle are not located next to each other, but at the edges. This was one of the first versions of the coat of arms of the Soviet Union.
For fast food lovers, there is a McDonald's opposite the Telegraph (the second one to open in our country, the first was on Tverskaya, near the Tverskaya metro station). And we reach the crossing of Tverskaya. We glance at the expanded and renovated pedestrian zone, at the Kremlin and Manezhnaya Square ahead.
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And we ourselves go to the pedestrian zone, which was opened not so long ago in the center of Moscow, but it has become so loved by residents and guests of the capital. This zone begins from Tverskaya from Kamergersky Lane, which we go out onto.
How to show the city to someone who is in the capital for the first time? Kremlin, Red Square, Cathedral of Christ the Savior? A frantic attempt to plan a route leads to the most standard set. But I want Moscow to be remembered not only for the usual set of postcards, but also for something special. The route includes several amazing nooks and crannies that will be new even to native residents.
Walk down the street. Bolshaya Lubyanka 250m.
Walk along Varsonofevsky Lane, turn right and go up to Zvonarsky Lane, turn left and go straight to the street. Petrovka, then turn right and go straight to Petrovsky Lane, turn left and walk 150 meters.
Go down the street. Bolshaya Dmitrovka 250 meters, turn right and walk through Tverskaya Square.
Go down the street. Tverskaya 150 meters and go into the courtyard of house number 6.
Exit back to the street. Tverskaya, go down 100 meters, turn left onto Kamergersky lane. and walk 100 meters.
Standing facing Bolshoi Theater look to the right - this is TSUM
Travel fills and decorates life. And hiking is the most romantic way to travel. After an interesting and eventful trekking, a person returns to normal life with a huge reserve of physical and mental health. New impressions and a beneficial, strengthening effect on the body make people go on hiking tours again and again.
RussiaDiscovery offers interesting hikes around Russia, along the most amazing places Russia. Do you dream of seeing the Putorana plateau? Do you want to touch the mysteries and beauty of Altai? Do you want to climb magnificent peaks and enjoy the grandeur of the mountain landscape? We offer routes that we ourselves are sincerely inspired by.
Active holidays on holiday weekends
A number of programs are designed so that the trip takes place during the holidays. Active leisure is The best way fill your little vacation with events. A full-fledged journey and exciting impressions remain in your memory.
We propose to spend the New Year's weekend in Altai and celebrate Christmas with adventures in the Caucasus. On spring break you can go on a trip to Crimea with your children. A variety of programs will allow you to find a trip that will suit the dates of your vacation. Contact our managers, they will help you choose the best option.
Variety of routes and types of active recreation
Submitted hiking trips in Russia include such territories as:
- Altai,
- Kamchatka,
- Kola Peninsula,
- Siberia,
- Caucasus,
- Crimea,
- Far East,
- Putorana plateau,
- Chukotka,
- Yakutia
- and others.
Trekking tours in Russia provide a rich program of active recreation, which may include:
- Hiking with tents;
- Boat trips on small vessels and alloys;
- Acquaintance with the culture of the peoples of the area;
- Excursions around historical monuments;
- Moving on SUVs;
- Visiting recreational areas;
- Horse trails;
- Climbing Mountain peaks
- And so on.
Combined tours involve a combination of several types of active recreation within one program.
Travel conditions
Accommodation and meals are included in the tour price. Depending on the specific tour program, this could be accommodation in hotel rooms, in a house in the forest, in a tent camp, or even in a catamaran cabin.
The program is designed in such a way that the journey does not become just a grueling transition.
However, each walking tour presented on the site has a special mark on the level of difficulty. In our list you can find both extreme tours, such as “Primeval Kamchatka”, and tours on which you can take children from 8 years old with you.
All the basic equipment needed for hiking: cars, boats and equipment is also included in the price of the tour.