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The Moscow international business center “Moscow City” is rightly called by many as the city of the future in the center of the Russian capital. The architecture of the buildings is unique, impressive and surprising.

The towers are rightfully called a work of art, a monument of modern architecture. If you don't visit here, you can assume that best city you haven't seen the land.

But not all of them are open to the public. Therefore, many questions arise not only from guests of the city, but sometimes also from residents of the capital - how to get there or pass, how much a ticket costs, where to walk and what to see, which tower is the tallest, is there a free Observation deck in Moscow City? How to get to the observation deck in Moscow City and what the ticket price is will be discussed in this article.

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Federation Tower"

An observation deck awaits you on the 62nd floor of the Federation Tower skyscraper at MIBC Moscow City. There is no taller building in all of Europe.

By the way, it is special. There was even a Guinness record for the amount of concrete that was required to pour the foundation for this building.

And in general, it was built according to the most stringent standards that exist today. Walls made of glass that reflect solar radiation can compete with a brick wall in strength. And what an amazing view appears before the eyes of visitors from its observation deck (235 m from the ground)!

Location: Moscow Krasnopresnenskaya embankment. This district is the largest in the capital. And there is something to see.

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The easiest way to get here is by booking a tour. You can be sure that you will remember her all your life. They won't just let you into the building. The observation deck has its own official website. Here you can always book a tour at any time.

Empire Tower

The most modern observation deck is located on the 56th floor of the Empire skyscraper in Moscow City.

Of course, you can use the services of one of the many travel agencies and get here on a tour, but you can also get here on your own, buy a ticket and rise to the skies.

So, first study the operating schedule of the observation deck and the cost of excursions on its official website http://smotricity.ru. By the way, admission for children under 7 years old is free.

Good to know: ticket prices on weekends before 2 p.m. are lower - 500 rubles for adults, on weekends after 2 p.m. and on weekdays throughout the day - 700 rubles for entry.

Yes, and it’s a good idea to put some gum or candy in your mouth when you get up so that your ears don’t get blocked. After all, you will be at an altitude of 242 m and look down on the capital. Believe me, the views are simply fantastic.

How to find towers

Get to public transport It’s more convenient to the observation deck. And you will understand why.

You need to get to the Delovoy Tsentr or Vystavochnaya metro station. Exit at these stations to the Afimall City shopping center.

In the shopping center, go up to the second floor, find a special detailed diagram and move, according to it, to the entrance of the Empire Tower. This will be the southern entrance - tickets can be purchased there at the reception.

If you decide to get here by car, you should know that City parking is paid, and so is parking nearby.

Note: the price for a parking space is 100 rubles, while parking is open on weekdays only from 20:00, and on weekends from 11:00. It’s better to walk from the metro, believe me, it’s not far.

Are there any disadvantages?

Available. There are complaints about the educational value of the excursions.

The history of the long-suffering construction project is not particularly interesting to everyone. Moreover, it is still ongoing.

It's good if you're lucky and have great sunny weather. There is a chance to take relatively good photos.

To accurately capture fantastic views of the city, you will need good photographic equipment and special training. Otherwise - smoking chimneys, roofs of houses, blurry lights and so on.

Perhaps there will even be skeptics who will say that it was possible to get by with contemplating the layout of the City. And yet, for most, visiting the observation decks of the Moscow City International Business Center is a really great adventure, an opportunity to see and learn a lot of interesting things. Seeing Moscow from above is not at all like walking along its streets.

Watch the video that describes the distinctive features of the observation deck in Moscow City:

Vorobyovy Gory is a forested area on the high right bank of the Moscow River and one of the favorite vacation spots of Muscovites. Vorobyovy Gory is considered one of the seven hills of Moscow; the largest observation deck in the capital is located here, which offers amazing views of the surrounding area. You will see the beautiful bend of the Moscow River, the Kremlin towers and the Luzhniki Stadium, on the right - Neskuchny Garden, on the left - the Novodevichy Convent.

According to tradition, newlyweds come here on their wedding day, and in the evenings friends with similar interests, including bikers and street racers, gather here. A vintage car show is periodically held here.

Those who prefer peace and solitude can go deep into the green area and take a walk through the forest, as well as along the ponds located closer to Neskuchny Garden. Vorobyovy Gory is 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.

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

In spring and summer, you can rent a bicycle or roller skates on Vorobyovy Gory. Rental points are located on the embankment near the funicular and next to the exit to Vorobyovskoye Highway.

How to get to Vorobyovy Gory, 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 on Kosygina Street, opposite the Moscow State University building and near 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 Kosygina Street and University Square. Telescopes are installed here, and their use is free. The opening panorama of Moscow fascinates with its harsh beauty and slight haze over the city.

Near the observation deck, as well as on the embankment, there are cafes where you can have a snack.

From the observation deck you can go down to the embankment on foot, and in the summer, by 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 the intermediate station. From the pier you can board 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 Moscow Grand Duke Vasily I
  • For several decades, Vorobyovy Gory was called Lenin Mountains, but the exact year of renaming has not been established; three dates are given: 1924, 1935 and 1936. In 1999, the area was returned to its historical name
  • IN XVIII-XIX centuries there was a transit prison on Vorobyovy Gory, which Alexander Herzen wrote about in 1868 in his novel “The Past and Thoughts”
  • Initially, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior was planned to be located on the Sparrow Hills. The project was developed and approved and construction began. But over the next seven years, work was carried out sluggishly, and soon stopped completely. By official version, due to the unreliability of the soil, the construction of the temple was stopped. At the same time, it turned out that a million rubles from the money allocated for the construction of the cathedral were embezzled. The construction managers were accused of embezzlement and embezzlement and put on trial. The author of the project, Vitberg, was innocently convicted and sent into exile
  • During its history, Sparrow Hills several times became a viewing platform for 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 Moscow River, the Red Guards began shelling the Kremlin.

Vorobyovy Gory – ecological trail

Vorobyovy Gory is a unique ecological zone with a special topography, there are many springs, picturesque landscapes and breathes great. 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, and birds include falcons and blackbirds, nightingales and warblers, duckweeds and white wagtails, woodpeckers and mallards, tits and blue tits. Along one of the ponds there are gazebos where you can relax and shelter from the rain. Descriptions of the plants and animals encountered are presented at special stands.

There are feeders for small birds and squirrels, 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 trail on your own; the ascent to it begins from Vorobyovskaya embankment, 100 meters from the cable car. Excursions along ecological trails are held year-round; on weekdays from 8-00 to 17-00 they are free. It is better to sign up for an excursion in advance, since there are many people who want to take it in the summer. Excursion routes:

  • The route “On the Slopes of the Sparrow Hills” starts from the Observation Deck and consists of the section “Slopes of the Sparrow Hills” with a length of 550 meters and the “Andreevsky Ponds” with a length of 220 meters. At the very beginning of the eco-route there is an aviary complex with rare ornamental 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”, 740 meters long, begins 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 the “Guess the Tree” and “Animal Traces” stands, as well as St. Andrew’s Ponds, where you can feed the ducks.

How to get to Sparrow Hills on your own is the topic of this guide. Observation deck at Vorobyovy Gory akh is located opposite the high-rise building of Moscow State University.

Vorobyovy Gory how to get there the easiest way

Let's not deny that the easiest way to get to the observation deck is by car. The site is located on Kosygina Street. You can put the address of the church in the navigator Life-Giving Trinity on Vorobyovy Gory - st. Kosygina, 30.

How to get there by metro: Vorobyovy Gory

We suggest using the fastest and most economical version for Moscow of “getting from point A to point B,” that is, using the metro. And even though young people use navigators all the time, we are old-fashioned people; in Moscow we navigate by map. In addition, the better half of the site’s team of authors suffers from geographic cretinism and, for their unfortunate friends, explains with their fingers and shows in photographs how to be in the right place at the right time.

The metro station closest to the observation deck is called “Vorobyovy Gory”, it is located on the red metro line.

There are two stations on this line in the city center. Not far from the Kremlin there is the Lenin Library station, and next to Red Square is the Okhotny Ryad station. From here to Vorobyovy Gory station the train takes 13 minutes, then you have to walk for about 20 minutes.

How to get to Vorobyovy Gory from the metro

We arrive at the Vorobyovy Gory station. There are two exits to the city.

We need access “to Kosygina Street.” That is, in the direction where the springboard, the Moscow State University high-rise building, is located.

View of Vorobyovy Gory from the Vorobyovy Gory metro station, residential building on Mosfilmovskaya Street.

Let's follow the sign:

The necessary sign at Vorobyovy Gory station.

We go up the escalator and go straight, we find ourselves under the bridge.

We reach the end of the bridge, here the road forks, we need to turn right.

Don't be alarmed if you see a barrier tape - it is not for pedestrians. Calmly pick up the obstacle and move on. Below in the photo you can see both the ribbon and travelers walking towards the observation deck.

Along the pedestrian path

We reach the next fork.

Sidewalk to the Vorobyovy Gory observation deck.

Here again we keep to the right, the desired direction is indicated by an iron fence, in 2014 - yellow. Having walked forward a little, we again see a fork.

It doesn't seem to matter which path you take here, both will lead to to the right place. The author of this opus, like a brave hero, went around and took a left.

Sparrow Hills how to get through the park

There are benches and picturesque gazebos along the way.

A few meters after the wooden gazebo on the left you will see a pond with a pair of panoramic balconies.

Then, right along the way, you will see the gazebo again.

And another fork in four roads. Be careful here! You need to turn sharply to the left; from the fork, the desired asphalt path can be easily missed behind the trees and foliage.

There is a treacherous fork in the photo, the roads diverge down to the right, gently upward to the left, the required rise to the left and up was not included in the frame.

The road goes up sharply, steps are visible in the distance.

The staircase leads to the observation deck of the Sparrow Hills.

I don’t know if the number of steps was specially adjusted, or if it happened by accident, but there are exactly 100 of them!

“Now let’s go up the mountain, and there we’ll see Oh” (c).

Having climbed up, do not deny yourself the pleasure of approaching the stele of Herzen and Ogarev, it is located a few meters from the top step, a sign leads to it. And we hurry on and soon go out onto Kosygina Street.

We turn right and continue along the side alley.

The alley along Kosygina Street leads to the observation deck.

Sparrow Hills. Walking to the Observation Deck

After a few meters appears cable car. Didn't work on May 25, 2014. And by 2018 it was dismantled and replaced with a modern one. So the photo below is already a fact of history

The desired object is visible immediately behind it.

The staircase leads to the Vorobyovy Gory observation deck.

From here we admire the panoramic view of Moscow from a height of 200 meters above sea level or 80 meters above the level of the Moscow River.

View of the Moscow Business Center from the Sparrow Hills.

From the observation deck you can clearly see the bridge, on its lower tier there is the Vorobyovy Gory metro station, from where we just ascended.

Photo from the site http://bestbridge.net/Eu/luzhneckii-metromost.html

On the left you will see the high-rise building of Moscow State University.

The building of Moscow State University on Vorobyovy Gory.

At the end of the observation deck there is a church, colloquially called “Trinity in Sparrows”.

Church of the Life-Giving Trinity on Vorobyovy Gory.

That's all the attractions of the observation deck. We return to the metro along the same road. Be careful, don’t miss the descent to the Vorobyovy Gory metro station from Kosygina Street.

If you don’t get distracted by benches, gazebos, ponds, ducks, squirrels, jackdaws, and walk at a calm pace, then you can walk from the metro station to the Vorobyovy Gory observation deck in 17-20 minutes.

Squirrel Another squirrel The general director of the park gives instructions to his subordinates. Subordinates, instead of listening with reverence, “make wings with their feet.”

But on a hot day, the road to the lookout can take half a day, because the park on Vorobyovy Gory is very romantic, quiet and well-maintained.

To explore a city (or a specific area), you don’t always need to spend several days. It is enough to climb high point, where all the surroundings will appear in full view. Observation platforms that open all over the world have long become such points.

A magnificent panorama of the area from a bird's eye view - what could be more breathtaking? If you are not afraid of the upper floors, you will definitely like this type of entertainment.

We have collected 10 of the most impressive observation decks in the world.

Grand Canyon Skywalk, USA

Skywalk is a unique observation deck that looks like a huge horseshoe. It seems to float in the air at an altitude of 1200 meters and protrudes 20 meters above the abyss of the Grand Canyon.

If you dare to open your eyes, you can see the Martian panorama of the Canyon under your feet.

The floor and walls of the observation deck are made of thick, durable glass, and to avoid scratching them, tourists put on socks before entering. The designers claim that the structure can bear a weight of up to 70 tons. If you dare to open your eyes, you can see the Martian panorama of the Canyon under your feet.

Taipei 101, Taiwan

The 106-story Taipei 101 tower reaches a height of 509 meters and is one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world. This Asian miracle was created for seven whole years, starting in 1997. On lower floors towers are located shopping mall and restaurants, and on the top level there is an observation deck, which offers a wonderful view of the city and the immediate surroundings. The site is unique in that it is located on the street, and for a skyscraper this is quite a rare case.

Observation deck in Iguazu Park, Brazil

The Iguazu Park waterfall complex is located on the border of Brazil and Argentina. And in the middle of the water element and lush tropical greenery there is a unique observation bridge.

This is simply a paradise for tourists, and especially for photographers! Streams of water flowing from a height of 80 meters, multi-colored splashes on the face and an incredibly beautiful rainbow on a sunny day simply drive lovers of the water element crazy.

Auckland's Sky Tower, New Zealand

Auckland's Sky Tower is the tallest structure in the southern hemisphere.

Auckland's Sky Tower is the tallest structure in the southern hemisphere. This building has three observation decks, built at different heights, as well as a restaurant that rotates around its axis for the convenience of visitors.

The height of the tower itself is 328 meters. Its highest and best observation deck, the Sky Deck, is made entirely of glass and offers stunning views of 80 kilometers around.

Burj Khalifa, Dubai

Burj Khalifa is one of the most tall buildings on the planet, its height reaches 828 meters. This skyscraper is also called the “Dubai Tower”, and its shape is similar to a stalagmite.

Here everything is “the very best”: the largest number of floors, the fastest and highest elevator, the highest located night club and a restaurant and the highest observation deck. The latter is located at an altitude of 450 meters on the 124th floor.

Dachstein Sky Walk, Austria

This observation deck is also called the “balcony in the Alps.” The site is firmly built into the sheer Hunerkogel rock and offers an incredible 360-degree view of the snow-capped Alps. They say that the winds blow there the strongest, and if you really want to, you can see the outlines of the Czech Republic and Slovenia from above.

Orient Pearl Tower, China

Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower is perhaps the most famous landmark among the skyscrapers of the Pudong area. The building, 468 meters high, was erected in 1994, and it ranks first in height in Asia and third in the world.

The building, 468 meters high, was erected in 1994, and it ranks first in height in Asia and third in the world.

Today the TV tower is a symbol of modern Shanghai, and every traveler considers it his duty to climb to the very top and see the city from above. Moreover, you have a choice: at the level of 90 meters there is the Cosmos City observatory, at the level of 267 meters there is a revolving restaurant, and at an altitude of 350 meters the Space Module penthouse awaits everyone.

Sands SkyPark, Singapore

In 2010, one of the largest observation decks in Asia was opened on the roof of the Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore. Its area is 12,400 meters.

Singapore has long amazed the world with its unique hotels with rooftop pools and stunning views. This site is no exception: on its territory there is a park, a cafe and a 150-meter swimming pool.

Langkawi SkyBridge, Malaysia

The suspension bridge is made in the style of the best adventure films: it sways under your feet and creaks treacherously...

A suspension bridge with an observation deck is located over the abyss at an altitude of about 700 meters above sea level. The bridge is 125 meters long and 1.8 meters wide with two triangular projections and is made of metal. Once you climb it, you can see the islands of Malaysia, green mountains peeking through the fog, and even Thailand.

The suspension bridge is made in the style of the best adventure films: it sways under your feet and creaks treacherously... Indescribable sensations and excellent photographs are guaranteed to you!

Moscow City, Russia

The largest domestic observation deck opened quite recently, at the end of March, in Moscow, in the Empire Tower (one of the Moscow City skyscraper complex), at an altitude of 248 meters.

A super-fast elevator takes everyone to the very top of the tower, from where they can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the metropolis. From the observation deck there is a simply fantastic view of the sights of Moscow: the building of the Academy of Sciences, Ostankino Tower, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Vysotka on Kudrinskaya, Novodevichy Convent and others.

Which site would you visit?

Observation platforms in Moscow have become favorite place walks for residents of the capital and tourists. Among the most visited are the Ostankino TV tower, the site on Vorobyovy Gory, the Patriarchal and Zhivopisny bridges. You will learn about the most popular observation 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 platforms in Moscow City (Federation and Empire towers)

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

Observation deck at the Empire Tower located at level 58 (238 meters above the ground).


  • address of the site in Moscow City - Presnenskaya Embankment;
  • how to get there - Vostochnaya and Mezhdunarodnaya metro stations (hereinafter - on foot).

Observation deck on the Ostankino Tower

  • site address - Volkhonka, 15 (ХХС);

Observation deck at the Triumph Palace skyscraper

The Triumph Palace residential complex was included in the Guinness Book of Records due to the fact that it became the tallest residential building in European continent. Its upper floors offer breathtaking views of the central part of Moscow. The building was designed in the spirit of monumentality characteristic of the architecture of the Stalin era, with decor appropriate 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 permission of a local resident.

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

Observation deck - Patriarchal Bridge

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

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

This observation deck is located on the 34th level (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 company, enjoying French and Japanese national cuisines.