Observation deck from where you can. Observation deck on Sparrow Hills. What will we see at the observation deck of the City

Sparrow Hills is a forested area on the high right bank of the Moskva River and one of the favorite places for Muscovites to relax. Sparrow Hills are considered one of the seven hills of Moscow, here is the largest observation deck of the capital, which offers a breathtaking view of the surroundings. You will see a beautiful bend of the Moskva River, the Kremlin towers and the Luzhniki Stadium, on the right - Neskuchny Garden, on the left - Novodevichy Convent.

According to tradition, newlyweds come here on the wedding day, and in the evenings, friends of interest gather, including bikers and street racers. Shows of vintage cars are periodically held here.

Those who like peace and solitude more can go deep into the green massif and take a walk through the forest, as well as along the ponds located closer to the Neskuchny Garden. Sparrow Hills are located near the center of Moscow - 5.5 km from the Kremlin. At the same time, despite the global development, untouched areas of pure forest with old big trees that have survived more than one century.

The pedestrian zone of the Moskva River with a length of about 10 km, including Krymskaya and Pushkinskaya, Andreevskaya and Vorobyovskaya embankments, passes through the territory of the forest park.

In spring- summer time on Sparrow Hills you can rent a bicycle or roller skates. Rental points are located on the embankment not far from the funicular and next to the exit to Vorobyovskoye highway.

How to get to Sparrow Hills, metro station

• By metro - Vorobyovy Gory station, Frunzenskaya and Universitet metro stations are also nearby.

For those who come by car, there are parking spaces next to the observation deck along Kosygina Street, opposite the Moscow State University building and not far from the intersection of Kosygina Street and Vernadsky Avenue.

Sparrow Hills - observation deck

The observation deck is located at the very top of the Sparrow Hills, at the intersection of Kosygin Street with University Square. Spyglasses are installed here, and their use is free. The opening panorama of Moscow fascinates with its harsh beauty and a slight haze over the city.

Near the observation deck, as well as on the waterfront, there are cafes where you can have a bite to eat.

From the observation deck, you can go down to the embankment on foot, and in the summer, on the funicular, located on the right side of the observation deck (if you look at Moscow). The funicular will take you to the embankment or to the pier, there is also a stop at an intermediate station. From the pier you can take a boat and go on a trip along the Moscow River.

• According to legend, in this place there was a village that belonged to a priest named Sparrow, hence the origin of the name of this area becomes clear. Later, this village was acquired by Princess Sophia, the wife of the Moscow Grand Duke Vasily I
• For several decades Vorobyovy Gory was called Leninskiye Gory, but the exact year of the renaming has not been established, three dates are given: 1924, 1935 and 1936. In 1999, the area was returned to its historical name
• V XVIII-XIX centuries there was a transit prison on Sparrow Hills, about which Alexander Herzen wrote in 1868 in the novel “The Past and Thoughts”
• Initially, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior was planned to be located on Sparrow Hills. The project was developed and approved and construction began. But in the next seven years, work was carried out sluggishly, and soon completely stopped. By official version, due to the unreliability of the soil, the construction of the temple was discontinued. At the same time, it turned out that a million rubles from the money allocated for the construction of the cathedral had been stolen. Construction managers were accused of embezzlement and embezzlement and put on trial. The author of the Witberg project was innocently convicted and sent into exile
• During its history, Vorobyovy Gory several times became a viewing platform for the conquerors - from here the Crimean Khan Kazy-Girey and the Polish hetman Khotkevich looked at the capital. And in the October days of 1917, from the high bank of the Moskva River, the Red Guards began shelling the Kremlin.

Sparrow Hills - ecological trail

Sparrow Hills are a unique ecological zone with a special relief, there are many springs, scenic landscapes and breathe well. The ecological trail was opened in 2005 and became the first ecological trail in Moscow. It is equipped with information stands and signs telling about the animal and flora forest park.

The forest zone is inhabited by voles, moles and squirrels, among the birds - falcons and thrushes, nightingales and warblers, golden eggs and white wagtails, woodpeckers and mallards, tits and blue tit. Arbors are installed along one of the ponds, where you can relax and hide from the rain. Descriptions of encountered plants and animals are presented on special stands.

Feeders for small birds and squirrels are installed, protected by a net from large birds. If desired, the inhabitants of the forest can be fed with grain and nuts.

You can walk along the ecological path on your own, the ascent to it begins from Vorobyovskaya embankment, 100 meters from cable car. Excursions along the ecological trails are held all year round, on weekdays from 8-00 to 17-00 they are free of charge. It is better to sign up for an excursion in advance, since there are many people who want to make it in the summer. Tour routes:

• The route "On the slopes of the Sparrow Hills" starts from the Observation deck and consists of the "Slopes of the Sparrow Hills" section with a length of 550 meters and "Andreevsky Ponds" with a length of 220 meters. At the very beginning of the eco-route there is an aviary complex with rare decorative birds, including pheasants and peacocks, as well as an aviary with squirrels and a demonstration aviary with birds of prey
• The route "On the terraces of Vorobyovy Gory" with a length of 740 meters starts at the Vorobyovy Gory metro station. This trail is accessible to everyone as it is adapted for people with reduced mobility. On the route you will come across stands “Guess the Tree” and “Traces of Animals”, as well as Andreevsky Ponds, where you can feed the ducks.

PANORAMA360 is located on the 89th floor of the Federation-Vostok tower of the Moscow City complex and, according to the Russian Book of Records, is considered the highest observation deck in the country. Here you can admire incredible views of Moscow, visit an ice cream or chocolate factory, and look into other entertainment areas.

Museum-Viewing Moscow-City 0+

Now, to look at the capital's skyscrapers, you can not lift your head as high as possible. Moscow City has an amazing museum that tells about the skyscrapers of the capital. It also offers a beautiful view of the city from a height of 344 meters above sea level.

Date area on the 60th floor of Moscow City 16+

On the 60th floor of Moscow City there is a platform specially equipped for unforgettable dates. The room will be decorated by decorators, creating a romantic entourage for any occasion. A table with drinks, fruits and any gourmet dishes from the menu will be served for you. You can use the services of a photographer or a professional musician, as well as order a bouquet of flowers.

Observation deck "Above Only Love" 6+

In one of the skyscrapers of the business center there is a unique observation deck- “Only Love Above”, a romantic place and the most high point in Europe, open to tourists. Here you can admire the circular panorama of the city from a height of 354 meters, see familiar places from an unusual angle and get unforgettable emotions.

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It is believed that this observation deck is located on one of the seven hills of Moscow. Its height is 80 meters above the city level. Sparrow Hills offers a great view: the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Moscow City, the bell tower of the Novodevichy Convent, the Ostankino Tower, the Luzhniki sports arena and a beautiful bend of the Moscow River.

Moscow State University Lomonosov 0+

The total height of the MSU building is 180 meters, and with the spire - 240. Now under the spire of the university there is the Museum of Geography of the Moscow State University, from where a panoramic view of the Luzhniki, the arboretum, the huge wasteland and the garage cooperative, on the site of which any construction work is prohibited. One of the secret metro-2 lines passes under it.

Observation deck RAS 0+

The view from here is similar to that from the observation deck of the Sparrow Hills. But the essential difference is that you can spend time contemplating Moscow calmly and without fuss, since few of the crowds of tourists visiting the Russian capital know about this place.

Cathedral of Christ the Savior 0+

The temple has four viewing platforms located between the bell towers. From there, from a height of 40 meters, you can admire Moscow and appreciate the architectural merits of the cathedral from a close distance. There is a club of Orthodox youth at the church, a social service and a Sunday school are organized. You can read more about the work of these organizations on the church website.

Observation deck of the Ostankino television tower 12+

Do you know how beautiful Moscow is from a bird's eye view? If you go up to the observation deck of the Ostankino Tower, you can see the bright face of the heart of Russia in all its glory. By the way, there are two viewing platforms in Ostankino: one is glazed - 337 meters (the floor is also glass), the second is open - 340 meters.

Top floor area children's store on Lubyanka opened not so long ago, but has already managed to win the status of one of the most popular in the capital. The secret is simple: most of the observation points are located at a distance from the city center, here you can see the panorama from the very heart of the capital.

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Belfry "Ivan the Great" 16+

The height of the bell tower is 25 meters. Not so much, but quite enough to see from above all the most Beautiful places Moscow. The church is located on the Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin. The bell tower was built on the model of Italian religious architecture, in which it was customary to build belfries separately from temples.

Hotel "Ukraine"

On the 29th and 30th floors of one of the most famous skyscrapers of the capital, there is a restaurant of classic Italian cuisine Buono (“Buono”). The organizers set up most of the tables along the huge panoramic windows. The covered terrace is decorated with a huge amount of green plants.

Observation deck of Gorky Park 0+

The building of the main entrance to Gorky Park was opened after a large-scale restoration. The architects not only restored the historical appearance of the arch, but also presented the Muscovites with an unexpected gift. An observation deck appeared on the roof of the main entrance, which offers a wonderful view of the park and its surroundings.

• on the territory of the Moscow Kremlin will reward those who have mastered 137 steps with a beautiful view of the historical buildings of old Moscow.
• Observation deck at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior – the best place to explore the central part of the city, and there is an elevator.
• The highest observation deck- at the Ostankino TV tower. Here, the height is literally breathtaking!
• Skyscrapers of Moscow City, as well as the hotel "Red Hills" - perfect place in order to enjoy dinner overlooking the evening city.
• Sparrow Hills and the building of the Moscow University is the most popular way to look around the whole city.

The points from which the most spectacular views open are in any metropolis. Moscow can also surprise them, and in all its diversity. You can admire the capital of Russia from the high picturesque embankments, from the walls historical monuments, modern high-rise buildings. Almost all of these observation platforms are open to everyone. Some of them are part of museum complexes, others are located in Moscow skyscrapers, and still others are part of the Moscow landscape.

This observation deck can be number one on your list. It is located on Cathedral Square (Kremlin, Cathedral Square, entrance by ticket). This bell tower is one of the Kremlin museums. You can climb to a height of 25 meters, and on the way, explore the exposition dedicated to the history of the architecture of the Kremlin. The reward for diligence will be a delightful view of the historic central Moscow. In past centuries, when the buildings were not so multi-storey and dense, from the bell tower you could see the surroundings within a radius of 25-30 km. Due to this, the bell tower was the main sentinel point for the defense of the city. Today, because of the tall buildings, it is no longer possible to look so far, but this does not prevent the bell tower from being one of the best viewing platforms in the city. The bell tower received its final form at the beginning of the 17th century. under Tsar Boris Godunov - at that time it was built up to a height of 81 meters.

Remember that in order to climb to the observation deck, you need to overcome 137 steps, which not everyone can do.

Cathedral of Christ the Savior

Another observation platform in the center of Moscow (Volkhonka st., 15, entrance by ticket). on this site was originally built according to the project of the architect A. Ton in the middle of the 19th century, blown up and dismantled to the ground by the Bolsheviks in 1931, and then restored in the 1990s. This vantage point has an advantage over the Ivan the Great Bell Tower: you can see the Kremlin panorama from it. At the same time, you don’t have to “take the height” at all: there are elevators in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, so climbing to the observation decks will be easy.

The height of the observation platforms, which are located at the corners of the cathedral (under the bell towers), is 40 m, and they offer an overview of the entire city center. This site is the most convenient option for those who want to combine the opportunity to enjoy picturesque views with cultural program. You can see the Cathedral of Christ the Savior itself, and look into the museum at the temple to learn the history of its construction and restoration.

Ostankino Tower

The highest observation deck of the city is located on one of the upper floors (St. Akademika Koroleva, 15, entrance by ticket). Today she is the most high building Europe and the tenth highest in the world. The Ostankino television tower was built in 1960-1967. designed by designer N. Nikitin and architects L. Batalov and D. Budin. They say that the idea of ​​this stable structure was formalized into a project literally overnight: in a moment of insight, Nikitin proposed to give the base of the tower the shape of a lily leaf. The height of the tower's spire is 540 meters, and the amplitude of its oscillations can reach 3 meters. The building houses many TV channels and radio stations.

Public viewing platforms on Ostankino tower two: open - at an altitude of 340 m, where you can get only in the warm season, and closed - at an altitude of 337 m. Such a huge height allows you to see all of Moscow and even the nearest suburbs. It is truly breathtaking here, especially in some places where the floor is deliberately made transparent. Here you can also ride high-speed elevators and see a small exposition dedicated to the history of the construction of the tower.

Skyscrapers of Moscow

Another viewpoint that has appeared in the city relatively recently is Moscow City, an island of modern skyscrapers in the city center. Observation deck on the 58th floor Empire towers” is the best option: this is the only place from where the business center itself does not block the view (Presnenskaya embankment, 6, building 2, entrance by tickets). The tower is a modern business building with fast elevators (their speed is 7 m/s). The complex is located in the center of Moscow, at a distance of only four kilometers from the Kremlin, and is very convenient in terms of transport accessibility. The panoramas of Moscow City in the evening hours are extraordinarily beautiful - from here you can watch the sunset.

If you want to combine the pleasant with the even more pleasant, then in the same place, in Moscow City, in tower "Federation" on the 64th floor there is a restaurant "Sixty" (Presnenskaya embankment, 12). It belongs to the category of expensive establishments, but the prices are justified by amazing views: the main thing is to take a table by the window. The restaurant claims to be the highest in Europe. The quality of the cuisine is also highly appreciated by the visitors.

Another good vantage point located in the city center is the City Space bar in hotel "Red Hills"(Kosmodamianskaya embankment, 52, building 6). Its visitors can not only have a good time in an elegant bar, but also enjoy a beautiful panorama of the city - with a 360-degree view. This site makes it possible to see the Kremlin from a fairly close distance, as well as to see the famous ones - they are always easy to recognize even against the backdrop of modern buildings.

Sparrow Hills and the building of Moscow University

There are several observation platforms in Moscow, which appeared due to the natural relief, and you can visit them completely free of charge. One of the most favorite viewing platforms for residents and guests of the city is located on Sparrow Hills near the Moscow River (Kosygina St., 18). It offers a view of almost the entire city, including all the Stalinist skyscrapers. At the same time, in order to consider the latter, you will have to look around - the observation deck is located directly in front of the Main Building of the Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov. The site is surrounded by a large park belonging to the territory of the university, and nearby is the University Botanical Garden. Newlyweds often come to this viewpoint to walk and take pictures. In the evenings, bikers and sports car enthusiasts gather here.

A walk along the Sparrow Hills can be combined with an educational event: by appointment you can get to the Museum of Geography of Moscow State University(m. University, Leninskiye Gory, d. 1A). It is located on floors 24-31 of the Main Building, and this gives you the opportunity to get to another observation point. Thus, visitors will be able not only to see the famous Stalinist skyscraper inside and get acquainted with the museum exposition, but also to admire the view of Moscow from a bird's eye view. You can clearly see not only the city center, but also a large section of the Moskva River with new residential areas beyond it.

Poklonnaya Hill and the city center

Another viewpoint is located next to the station Metro Park Pobedy. Perhaps the view from it is not too wide, but this place is interesting as a monument of the military history of Russia. Here you can visit

Observation platforms in the city of Moscow have become favorite place walks of residents of the capital and tourists. Among the most visited are the Ostankino TV tower, the site on Sparrow Hills, the Patriarchal and Picturesque bridges. You will learn about the most popular viewing platforms from this article.

Observation deck on Sparrow Hills (MSU)

Visitors can admire the beautiful panorama of the city, in the center of which is the Luzhniki Arena, and then the bell tower of the Novodevichy Convent, the Moscow City business center, the Ostankino and Shukhov TV towers, the building of the Russian Academy of Sciences and much more.

Photo 1. Observation deck on Sparrow Hills in Moscow

Observation decks in Moscow City (Federation and Empire towers)

The first of them is represented by two high-rise buildings "West" and "East", which are equipped with several viewing platforms (at the 62nd level of the "West" tower (235 meters) and at the 89th level of the "East" tower (325 meters)).

Observation deck on the tower "Empire" located at level 58 (238 meters above the ground).

• site address in Moscow City - Presnenskaya embankment;
• how to get there - metro station Vostochnaya and Mezhdunarodnaya (further - on foot).

Observation deck on the Ostankino tower

• site address - Volkhonka, 15 (ХХС);

Observation deck on the high-rise "Triumph Palace"

LCD "Triumph Palace" got into the Guinness Book of Records due to the fact that it became the tallest residential building on European continent. From its upper floors a breathtaking view of the central part of the city of Moscow opens up. The building was designed in the spirit of monumentality, characteristic of the architecture of the Stalin era, in the decor corresponding to that time. The height of the building is just over 264 meters (including the spire).

The observation deck itself is located at an altitude of 200 meters above the ground. Unfortunately, getting here is not easy: only with the permission of the concierge or with the goodwill of a local resident.

• site address - Chapaevsky lane, 3;
• how to get there - metro station Sokol or Airport.

Observation deck - Patriarch's bridge

• site address - Volkhonka, 15 (behind the KhHS);
• how to get there - Kropotkinskaya metro station.

Observation deck of the bar-restaurant "City Space Bar & Lounge"

This observation deck is located on level 34 (height 140 meters) of the Red Hills Hotel. Panoramic window openings allow you to see Moscow from a bird's eye view, as well as have a great time in the company, enjoying French and Japanese national cuisines.