• 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" - a great place 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 high picturesque embankments, from the walls of 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 a 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 it is the tallest building in Europe and the tenth tallest building 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.

There are two public viewing platforms on the Ostankino Tower: open - at a height of 340 m, where you can get only in the warm season, and closed - at a height 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 gives you the opportunity to see the Kremlin from a pretty close range, as well as consider 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 Botanical Garden university. 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, Lenin's mountains, 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

There are so many interesting and unusual things in Moscow that it is difficult to choose where to go. Museums, art galleries, parks, the Kremlin with Red Square, churches and estates - you can’t list everything, and even more so you can’t get around even in a week. A good way out in this case would be to visit observation platforms - a favorite place for travelers in any tourist city. After all, only from a height can one capture this huge city with a glance, admire the beautiful panoramas of the capital and, of course, take a lot of amazing photos.
Moscow is not only the capital, but also a city of contrasts, so there are many viewing platforms here and each one is impressive in its own way. One will be focused on the historical center, the other on the urban environment, the third - on individual interesting monuments, and the fourth will be able to cover everything in its entirety.

The list of observation points in Moscow is quite impressive, because in addition to the official ones, there are many small-town ones known only to native Muscovites. In addition, it is constantly updated, because the number of viewing platforms is only growing every year, and this is primarily due to the emergence of new architectural objects, on the top floors of which it is now customary to equip space for viewing the city. Below I will try to list the most interesting and diverse viewing platforms in Moscow, which definitely deserve attention.

Free viewing platforms

I will give the first place in the list of observation decks lookout on Sparrow Hills.

Located on a fairly high bank of the Moskva River, not far from the red metro line, it is popular with both residents and guests of the city. The main reason is that next to the observation deck there is a forest park area and a long pedestrian embankment, which are well suited for relaxing, walking and cycling, which, by the way, can be rented right there in the park. Here, it will open cable car, which will connect Sparrow Hills and Luzhniki, is also quite an observation deck.

From a height of 80 meters - the natural height of the banks of the Moskva River - you will see the renovated Luzhniki stadium, the panorama of Moscow City against the background of water, and even the city center.

Another nearby observation deck near the unique building of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The entrance is free.

Not so long ago, after a long reconstruction, it was opened Central Children's World, which is located next to the metro stations - "Lubyanka" and "Kuznetsky Most". A free observation deck appeared on the top floor, from which you can see the historical center of Moscow. (Attention! Recently, a fee for visiting the observation deck has been introduced)

And there is also the Museum of Childhood, which we talked about here.
The role of the youngest and most unusual observation deck rightfully belongs to "Soaring Bridge" in Zaryadye Park, located not far from Vasilyevsky Spusk near the metro and bus stops public transport"China town".

It was opened only a year ago, but has already become the most popular place in Moscow. An interesting engineering structure has no analogues in the world yet, and it can only be called a bridge conditionally, rather it is a console in the form of the letter V, hanging over the Moskvoretskaya embankment. Thanks to this design, the bridge was given the name "Soaring". Although the bridge is not high - only 15 meters above the river level, it offers good views of the Kremlin, St. Basil's Church, embankments, the Foreign Ministry building, GUM and, of course, Zaryadye Park itself. The only negative of this observation deck is a large number of people even on weekdays.
Entrance to all the above observation platforms is absolutely free, and there is not even a time limit on Vorobyovy Gory, which will allow you to admire Moscow at night.
By the way, there is a view bridge not only in Zaryadye. Our favorite view of the Kremlin - Bridges Stone and Patriarchy.

Observation decks in Moscow City

The image of modern Moscow is a relatively recently erected on the Presnenskaya embankment business complex of the capital Moscow-City. Consisting of ultra-modern skyscraper buildings, the complex dilutes and enlivens the Moscow cityscape. It is not surprising that observation decks are equipped on the upper floors of these buildings, one of which has become the highest in Moscow and even in Europe. There are several of them here - they are located on the 58th (Empire tower), 87th (Oko tower) and 89th (Vostok Federation tower) floors of three adjacent buildings. Each of them has its own chips. In the Empire tower the observation deck appeared earlier than others. The view from it is limited by other towers, but you will see the main sights. But she has the most low price, the Moscow City Museum is open.

In the Federation Tower East there is a restaurant on the observation deck, the world's highest ice cream factory "Clean Line", concerts and other events are held. The site is closed, as in the Empire, but it offers a 360-degree panorama of Moscow.

In the Oko tower there is an open observation deck, so its visit is limited by weather conditions. There is also a restaurant here.
The views, as you might guess, are amazing from here, especially in the evening, when the capital, immersed in darkness, flashes with bright lights. The only annoyance is that it is clear that the views from here are already without the business center towers familiar in the metropolitan panorama.
Entrance to all viewing points is paid, its cost varies from 600 to 1500 RUB, depending on the time of day and the chosen height.
In addition to the official viewing platforms, Moscow City has many restaurant restaurants with panoramic views. But, as you understand, you can’t just go there and take pictures of Moscow, the prices for everything are high.

Other paid viewing platforms

The next row of observation decks is available only with the purchase of a ticket or an excursion that includes an ascent to the observation deck. This is first of all lookout from Ivan the Great Bell Tower, which occupies a place in the heart of the capital - in the Moscow Kremlin.

The platform located in the first tier of the ringing has a height of only 25 meters, so you should not expect wide panoramas, but the view of the interior of the architectural ensemble of the Kremlin is very informative. From here, from a bird's eye view, all the cathedrals and towers of the Moscow Kremlin are the best possible view.
For climbing the bell tower you need to pay 250 RUB, while a ticket to the Kremlin is also purchased separately. The site is open from May 15 to September 30, tickets are sold at the box office of the Alexander Garden no later than 45 minutes before the start of the tour. Visitors are allowed in sessions in groups of 10 people. However, in order to have time to get to the bell tower, it is better to come to the very opening of the box office, since there are not so many sessions a day - only five or six.
Another well-known site in the center of the capital is located in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. It is located near the metro station Kropotkinskaya.

The observation deck is not very high - only 40 meters, but the good location allows you to see interesting panorama Moscow. Kremlin, Arbat, Poklonnaya Gora, Pushkin Museum im. Pushkin and other main sights of Moscow. The ascent is carried out in an organized manner, as part of an excursion group, the current cost is 450 rubles.

One of the most interesting and at the same time the oldest observation decks is located in the building of Moscow State University on Sparrow Hills.

I wrote about the free viewing room above, the same platform on the 32nd floor of the educational building attracts not only with stunning views of the whole of Moscow, but from here the whole capital is “at a glance” - historical Buildings, mansions and churches, sleeping areas and green forest parks, wide avenues and narrow streets - all this metropolitan panorama can be captured by the eye, being on the observation deck, but also with its special atmosphere and history. The building, built in the middle of the 20th century, still keeps the indescribable atmosphere of the educational institution, known to us from Soviet films. Therefore, the tour, and most often with it it is possible to go to the observation deck, will leave only the most positive impressions. In addition to the site, it will be possible to wander through the main halls and halls, look at the sculptural busts of scientists, look into the classrooms, in general, get acquainted with a curious page of history. The cost of the tour is 600 - 800 rubles.
The observation deck known to everyone is located on the highest building in Europe - Ostankino television tower recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

The TV tower is located at the address known to many since childhood, st. Academician Koroleva, 15, next to the station of the same name in the Leningrad direction.
The observation deck is at the level of 85 meters. Although the tower is far from the main central streets, in good weather from here you can literally see the whole of Moscow and even the surrounding villages near Moscow. A ticket to the observation deck costs 700 RUB on weekdays and 1100 on weekends, it is better to buy them in advance on the tower's website, while choosing early sessions to avoid excessive crowds. At the same time, children under 7 years old are not allowed, and due to the design features, also people with disabilities. There is an opportunity to visit the tour "The Tower from the inside", the cost is from 1100 to 1600 rubles.
In Gorky Park you can climb to the roof of the main gate.

From a height of 18 meters, a panorama of the park opens, as well as a view of the Sparrow Hills, the Shukhov Tower, Novy Arbat, the Neskuchny Garden, the skyscrapers of Moscow State University and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In a separate group, I would include observation towers located in the buildings of high-rise hotels. For example, this should include two hotels located almost in the center of the city - Swissotel Krasnye Holmy (Paveletskaya metro station) and Radisson Royal, former Ukraine (Kievskaya metro station).

In the first hotel, the observation deck is located on the 34th floor along a 360-degree trajectory. In another hotel, a 120-meter-high platform is located on two floors at once - the 29th and 30th, the premises of which are occupied by an Italian restaurant. Huge panoramic windows of the restaurant on the closed terrace allow you to enjoy the views of the historical center of Moscow, the capital's architecture, the domes of churches, without getting up from the tables.
In general, Moscow's observation towers not only help to get to know the capital better, to see historical monuments, but in themselves are already interesting objects of architecture and urban planning. It remains to find the most attractive place for yourself and enjoy the views from there.

Moscow is an amazing metropolis. It is full of extraordinary urban landscapes that are a must see if you are lucky enough to be in the capital of Russia. Viewing platforms will help in this. There are several official viewing platforms in the city, but there are also unofficial ones from which the view is no worse. We will tell you about 12 viewing platforms that are worth visiting first.

Height: 57 meters
Address: st. Luzhniki, 24. The nearest metro station is "Sportivnaya"
Price: 1000 rubles (includes a tour of the entire sports complex)

Extreme excursion route on the roof of the Luzhniki Grand Sports Arena will open on May 25, 2019. This is a new observation deck for those who want to get to know the stadium better, see Moscow from a bird's eye view and try themselves as a rock climber. Walking on the roof of the arena will be possible on Saturdays and Sundays.

From a height you can see Moscow State University, the Novodevichy Convent, the Moscow City skyscrapers, the famous "golden brains" - the building of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. The best views open up on the new facilities of the sports complex, including the Rhythmic Gymnastics Center of Irina Viner-Usmanova, the Palace aquatic species sports on the site of the old Luzhniki pool, the Druzhba universal hall.

Sparrow Hills

Height: 80 meters
Address: m. "Vorobyovy Gory", trolleybus number 7 and fixed-route taxi number 7k.
Price: for free

The site, located on one of the seven metropolitan hills, is especially popular with young people, newlyweds and numerous tourists. From here you can immediately see all the important sights of the city: Luzhniki, Stalin's skyscrapers, Novy Arbat books, Ostankino and Shukhov TV towers, the White House and many more postcards. Not so long ago, it became possible to use stationary binoculars with a tenfold optical zoom on the Vorobyovs.

Observation deck near the RAS building

Height: 60 meters
Address: metro station "Leninsky Prospekt", Leninsky Prospekt, 32A, building 1
Price: for free

The only place in Moscow where you can almost see in detail the famous "golden brains" (the building of the Academy of Sciences). Views of the ancient Andreevsky Monastery and part of the Neskuchny Garden are included. The main disadvantage is the smoky Third Ring in the immediate vicinity and the fact that due to the tall buildings located on the banks of the Moscow River, the opposite bank is poorly visible.

Ivan the Great belltower

Height: 25 meters
Address: Cathedral Square of the Kremlin
Price: from 250 to 500 rubles

The observation deck of the bell tower is located at a height of 25 meters - in the first tier of bells. Climbing a steep stone staircase of 137 steps is guaranteed a truly regal view of the Kremlin and the Moscow River. Entrance to the bell tower is paid, but discounts are provided upon presentation of documents. Please note that children under the age of 12 are not allowed on the site.

Observation deck of Moscow State University (32nd floor)

Height: 230 meters
Address: m. "University", Leninskiye Gory, 1
Price: from 600 to 800 rubles
Website: http://www.32etazh.ru

The observation deck of Moscow State University is rather a generalized concept. At one time, the skyscraper was designed in such a way that every student and every researcher could admire Moscow from almost anywhere. Now, if you, of course, do not have a student card, you can get to the observation deck only by signing up for a tour of the museum. Tourists are also shown the Rotunda Hall of Columns and the Museum of Leaders. The site is open from Tuesday to Saturday, the tour lasts an average of an hour and a half with a group of at least five people.

Observation deck of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior

Height: 40 meters
Address: m. "Kropotkinskaya", st. Volkhonka, house 15
Price: from 350 to 450 rubles
Website: http://www.fxxc.ru

Of course, the entrance to the temple itself and the temple museum is free, but you will have to pay for the tour, as well as for climbing to the observation deck. Restored in 1997, the monumental building attracts with its size and scope, but do not flatter yourself: viewing platforms (not one, but four) are located between the bell towers of the temple at a height of only 40 meters. Nevertheless, despite the relatively low height, it offers an almost box-shaped view of the Moscow Kremlin, Crimean bridge, Poklonnaya Gora and Novy Arbat.

Height: 235 meters
Adre From: Mezhdunarodnaya metro station, Presnenskaya embankment, 12
Price: 600 rubles (for children - 300 rubles)
Website: http://moscow-city-lookout.rf

The observation deck of the Moscow City complex is located on the 58th floor of the Empire Tower. It was opened relatively recently, so the freshness of the sensations from lifting on a high-speed elevator at a speed of 7 m / s is guaranteed. From a height, both modern districts and the historical center of the capital are visible. When visiting, pay special attention to weather- with low cloud cover or fog, there is a risk of not seeing anything. In addition to visiting the observation deck, the cost of the tour, which must be booked in advance, includes a story about the engineering and architectural innovations of the complex.

Ostankino Tower

Height: 340 meters
Address: m. "Alekseevskaya", "VDNH", st. Academician Koroleva, 15, bldg. 2
Price: from 450 to 1200 rubles
Website: http://www.tvtower.ru

When the tower was completed in 1967, it became the most tall building in the world. No joke: 540 meters, which is almost 120 residential floors. From here you can see the building of the television center, the building of Moscow State University on Sparrow Hills, Moscow City and Luzhniki. When visiting this observation deck, there are also a number of restrictions: children under 12 years old, people with mobility problems and pregnant women are not allowed.

Swissotel Red Hills

Height: 140 meters
Address: Paveletskaya metro station, Kosmodamianskaya embankment, 52, building 6
Price: for free

An endless panorama of the city is available to all visitors of the City Space Bar & Lounge, located on the 34th floor of the hotel. The view of the bar, which resembles a flying saucer that has landed on the roof of a skyscraper, is 360 degrees. This means that most of Moscow is visible at a glance. Surprisingly, even the skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya embankment does not seem like such a colossus from here. The hotel building is located almost in the center of the city.

Hotel "Radisson Royal" (former "Ukraine")

Height: 120 meters
Address: metro station "Kyiv" or "Arbatskaya", Kutuzovsky pr-t, 2/1
Price: for free

The most advantageous view of the White House, skyscrapers and Stalinist skyscrapers opens from the windows of one of the hotel's restaurants - the Italian Buono, located on the 29th and 30th floors. Panoramas at an altitude of 120 meters are really breathtaking. Beautiful views everyone or almost everyone will get it: most of the seats are located along the huge panoramic windows on the covered terrace, immersed in greenery.

Residential complex "Triumph Palace"

Height: 250 meters
Address: Moscow, Chapaevsky per., 3
Price: free of charge if agreed
Website: http://triumphpalacemoscow.ru

The Triumph Palace residential complex is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest residential building in Europe. From its windows and from the roof there is a magnificent view of the center of Moscow. The structure has an original shape and resembles the monumental buildings of the Stalinist construction of the middle of the 20th century. The walls of the complex are lined with marble, ceramic granite and travertine, and the total height of the building with the spire is 264.1 meters.

Observation deck on the roof of the Central Children's Store

Address: m. Kuznetsky most / Lubyanka, Teatralny proezd, house 5 (Central children's store on Lubyanka). 7th floor.
Price: for free

An open observation deck is located on the roof of the Central Children's Store on Lubyanka and, despite its novelty, has already become one of the most popular viewing platforms in Moscow. Unlike many other viewpoints offering to view the center of the capital from the side, the observation deck of the Central House of Museum allows you to see it from a slightly different angle - from the inside.

An excellent view opens up on Lubyanka Square and the buildings framing it: the complex of buildings of the Federal Security Service of Russia on Lubyanka Square (including the building of state security agencies on Lubyanka and a gray administrative building across the road), the Polytechnic Museum, shopping mall"Nautilus" (one of the brightest representatives of the "Luzhkov style") and others. Also, the observation deck on the roof of the Central Children's Store allows you to see the Metropol and Moscow hotels, the high-rise of the Swissotel Krasnye Holmy hotel, many churches and bell towers and endless residential areas to the horizon.

Observation deck next to RAS

Address: Leninsky prospect, 32As1
Price: for free
The most unknown. The view is similar to Sparrow Hills, but a little from the side.
Unfortunately, it has one big minus: in the recent past, a section of the Andreevskaya Embankment of the Moscow River right in front of the observation deck was built up with low-rise buildings, and the view was badly damaged due to their roofs. However, it is still one of the most impressive public views of the city.

Soaring Bridge of Zaryadye

Address: Varvarka street, 6с2
Price: for free
The newest. Great view of the skyscraper on the Kotelnicheskaya embankment.

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The observation deck on Sparrow Hills is perhaps the most famous observation deck from where you can look at the panorama of the capital. This is what numerous guests of the city do, and the residents of Moscow do not lag behind - the views from here are really worthy of attention. Especially when you know where and what to look at, all the most iconic points of the city appear in a whole exciting story.

The site is part of sightseeing tour around the city, a favorite place for wedding photographers, walking alley for students of Moscow University (whose main building is very close by), moms with strollers, romantic couples and even a longtime biker hangout.

Sparrow Hills (in Soviet times they were called Leninsky for a long time, and only in 1999 the historical name returned) is considered the right side of the Moskva River in the south-west of the city. Geographically, this area is located quite high (it is considered one of the seven hills on which, as you know, Moscow stands). The meandering river washes away the high hilly bank, nourishes the beautiful forest around, which makes this place one of the most picturesque areas of the city.

The observation deck was designed during the construction of the university complex and was built along with it from 1949 to 1953. The project was led by Vitaly Ivanovich Dolganov, a well-known Soviet architect who took an active part in the greening of Moscow and the creation of the landscape and park culture of the city.

Muscovites adore this place on the days of big holidays, when fireworks rumble over the city. On Sparrow Hills there is a "mission control center" - the main headquarters, from where they command all the fireworks of the city. Here you can clearly see not only the “local” fireworks, but also a multidimensional picture when you simultaneously observe fireworks throughout the city. For the sake of this opportunity, photographers and video operators come here.

In recent years, the observation deck has become even more comfortable than before. There were coffee houses on wheels, snack machines. The site is beautifully lit at night. The territory is patrolled by a squad of police, however, do not turn off your vigilance - the city of many millions attracts a variety of "characters".

Attractions

It makes sense to go to Sparrow Hills for at least two reasons: to look at the sights of Moscow from a height of flight and relax in nature.

Cable car on Sparrow Hills

From the observation deck you can clearly see several embankments - Novodevichy and Berezhkovskaya, Vorobyovskaya and Luzhnetskaya, connecting them with bridges.

Directly behind the stadium, the multi-colored domes of St. Basil's Cathedral stand out, you can see part of the Kremlin bell towers, the power of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Here you can also see another landmark of modern Moscow - a huge figure of Peter I, installed on the arrow of the "Red October", a very odious work of Zurab Tsereteli. Right there in the gap - the third "Stalin skyscraper" - near the Red Gates, and the famous Sechenov Medical University.

If you move from the central part of the panorama to the right, you can immediately see the fourth "high-rise" - the house on Kotelnicheskaya, the oldest residential complex on the embankment, living in which in the middle of the last century was a sign of special elite. The house is familiar to many - he played an important role in the popular Soviet film "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears".

If you move your eyes further, it is difficult to miss the Shukhov TV Tower - an engineering project of incredible courage and implementation, created in the 20s of the last century. At the moment, the tower is practically not used for its intended purpose and is left as a historical monument.

Even more to the right can be found in the panorama of the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences - a high-rise building with 22 floors, built in the 1990s.

In a word, it is difficult even to name another place, in addition to the observation deck on Sparrow Hills, from where you can see so many sights of the capital at once and understand how they relate to each other.

Panoramic view of Moscow from the observation deck on Sparrow Hills - Google Maps

Attractions Sparrow Hills

If you have reached the observation deck, be sure to look interesting places around. First of all, of course, the territory of Moscow State University, which is still the main stronghold of science and classical education in Russia. The main building of Moscow State University (it's hard to miss, it dominates the entire space around) has its own observation deck. The site is located at an altitude of 200 meters (24th floor). True, it will no longer be possible to get there for free - access is allowed only as part of an excursion group.

For connoisseurs of nature, the territory of Vorobyovy Gory is almost ideal: there is a botanical garden of Moscow University, the embankment of the Moscow River, Andreevsky Pond, many pleasant trails and routes: no matter which way you go, it’s great walking everywhere.

How to get to the observation deck

Kosygina Street can be considered a landmark for getting to the observation deck of the Sparrow Hills. Entrance to the site is absolutely free from anywhere in the street - free of charge and around the clock. Even binoculars here, giving 15x magnification, are available completely free of charge, which is a rarity these days.

View of the observation deck from Kosygin Street — panorama Yandex Maps

How to get there

The main landmark for the observation deck is the main building of Moscow State University (this is Universitetskaya Square). Very little public transport passes directly near the University. A trolleybus (route No. T7), which follows Kosygin Street, can take you right to the place. You can get off at the "Observation deck" or "Universitetskaya square" stops. Also on the square near the main building of Moscow State University, bus number 111 stops. From here you will need to walk about 500 meters to the observation deck. For more information, see the Mosgortrans website.

A funicular will soon open on Sparrow Hills, where you can climb from the embankment. It will start from the Luzhniki Arena and include 3 stations (one on the left bank, one on the right bank, and one at the top).

Trolleybus stop near the observation deck — Yandex Maps panorama

Metro to Vorobyovy Gory

The most guaranteed way to get around Moscow (in terms of calculating travel time) is the metro. The observation deck of Sparrow Hills is located near the Sokolnicheskaya Vetka metro station of the same name. Leaving the metro, follow the signs - you need to exit towards the embankment.

From the metro to the observation deck is about 1.5 kilometers - you can easily walk them. It is more convenient to do this not along the main road, but to “cut off” the path by walking along the eco-trail. It is difficult to get lost here - there are signs along the way.

The coordinates of the observation deck for the navigator: 55.709315, 37.542163.

You can also get to the observation deck on Sparrow Hills by taxi. There are plenty of opportunities for this in the capital. There are mobile applications for calling a taxi, such as Yandex. Taxi, Uber, Gett, Maxim, Rutaxi. Also, if you drive, you can use the car sharing system (car rental service) - Delimobil, Anytime, YouDrive and others.

Video: Vorobyovy Gory from a height (drone shooting), review

The capital of our Motherland - Moscow is beautiful from a bird's eye view. There are many viewing platforms in the city, the most modern of which is located on the 56th floor of the Empire skyscraper in Moscow City. Numerous travel agencies offer excursions to the top, but you can get there on your own without booking an excursion. We will tell you how to get to the Moscow City observation deck in the next article.

Moscow City

Moscow City is a place loved by many for its hi-tech style and the image of a modern metropolis. It's true, being in the territory of this city of glass and concrete, you can't believe that you are in Russia, and not in Chicago or Hong Kong. Social media are full of photographs against the backdrop of Moscow skyscrapers. Many people think that going up to the observation deck of a skyscraper, they will see something special. But is it?

When can I get to the Moscow City observation deck

You can get to the observation deck with a guided tour from the agency (prices from 1000 rubles) or independently come to the Empire tower and purchase a ticket to the observation deck for 700 rubles. If you arrive in the morning on a weekend, you can save money and go up to heaven for only 500 rubles (specify). This price includes an excursion.
Before visiting the Moscow City lookout, we recommend that you first study the opening hours of the lookout.
You can get to the observation deck on weekends from 10 am to 10 pm. On weekdays, the observation deck is open from 6 pm to 10 pm. The rise at 22 is made without a guide. Tours run every hour. But it's better if you specify the details on the official website of the observation deck in the City, you never know!

Moscow City. Schedule

How to find the Empire Tower, where the Moscow City observation deck is located

The observation deck in the City is located in the Empire Tower.
Finding her is pretty easy.
The first thing we need is to get to the Vystavochnaya metro station or the Delovoy Tsentr metro station. Further, from the metro, follow the signs to the Bagration bridge. You do not need to go to the bridge itself, that is, we must stay on this side of the river.

If you arrive by car, keep in mind that parking near the City is paid (100 rubles per hour, specific opening hours - on weekdays from 20-00, on weekends from 11 am). In general, you should not go here by car.

Here is a diagram posted on the official website. As you can see, it is possible to reach the Empire Tower through the second floor of Avimol, but in our opinion it is easier to do it from the Bagration Bridge.

towards the city

Along the way, you will see a guard's booth with the inscription Empire Tower.

Security guard

We turn right and approach the skyscrapers. Visually, the Empire looks like this: oval and green. If you look up, your head may involuntarily spin.

skyscrapers

On your right hand you will have the Evolution tower, twisted in a spiral (you don’t go there), and on the left - the Empire tower.

empire tower

Feel free to come in and go to the reception desk. This is where you can buy lift tickets. By the way, ticket prices bite - an adult costs 700 rubles, a child 400 rubles. Children under 7 years free.

By the way, on the first floor of the Empire there is an interesting art object - a huge watering can camera. there are usually a lot of people who want to take a picture.

Lake's camera

We are waiting for the group and take the high-speed elevator to the 56th floor. I recommend that you stock up on candy or chewing gum at the time of the lift on the elevator - it really fills your ears.

What will we see at the observation deck of the City

You've probably rolled out your lip already, brought a selfie stick with you, hoping that your photos will collect a lot of likes... But don't flatter yourself! The empire tower is surrounded on all sides by skyscrapers, so you can only see something from one side of the empire.

Entrance to the observation deck

All beautiful pictures, which are shown to us in the booklets, are taken by professional photographers with a zoom of at least 200 mm.
Why are we paying so much money? Yes, here's what: the guide will tell you about the construction of Moscow City, what was the original idea of ​​the complex and what is being done now, will demonstrate the features on the layout. The story is interesting. They will also tell you a little about what is to the left and right of the skyscraper.

Moscow city is fashionable. There is practically no one over 45 years old.

Model Moscow City

So-so layout, only children like it.

Lookout Moscow City

On the lookout

For the rest of the time, you'll be walking around the unfinished concrete-ceilinged space, and if you're lucky, you'll see a small exhibition upstairs.

Observation deck Moscow City

There are skyscrapers all around, you will even see the sunset like this.

Or like this.

As in the famous song "Skyscrapers, skyscrapers, and I'm so small."

skyscrapers

skyscrapers

skyscrapers

People are trying to take pictures.

On the lookout Moscow city

The most lucky here are photographers with telephoto lenses. Here's what you can see and approach.

Moscow State University building

View from the Moscow-City lookout

View from the Moscow-City lookout

Luzhniki

Lookout Moscow City

Alternative views of Moscow City

In our opinion, a much more picturesque observation deck on the City is located on the opposite bank. Of course, you won’t see Moscow from a bird’s eye view, but the view of the complex of skyscrapers is fabulous. Particularly spectacular shots can be taken in the evening or morning. It is always crowded, but there is enough space for everyone.

Moscow City in the evening

Moscow City in the evening

Perhaps it makes sense to climb the Moscow City observation deck once to form your opinion. But we noticed for ourselves a more interesting pastime on Presnenskaya embankment - a boat trip, the pier of which is located near the same Bagration bridge. Tickets are sold in the lobby at the entrance to the bridge from the City side, one of the ticket offices is near the Tree of Life sculpture.
Personally, I like the view of the City more than the view from it!