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 large trees that have survived more than one century have been preserved here.
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, the Sparrow Hills were called the Lenin Hills, 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
- In the 18th-19th centuries there was a transit prison on Vorobyovy Gory, as Alexander Herzen wrote about in his novel “The Past and Thoughts” in 1868.
- 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. According to the 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 excellent breathing. 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 flora and fauna of the 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.
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 do not visit here, you can consider that you have not seen the best city on earth.
But not all of them are open to the public. Therefore, many questions arise not only among city guests, but sometimes also among residents of the capital - how to get there or pass, how much a ticket costs, where to take a 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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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)!
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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 to prevent your ears from getting stuffy. 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
It is more convenient to get to the observation deck by public transport. 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:
The capital of our Motherland, Moscow, is beautiful from a bird's eye view. There are many observation 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 that many people love for its high-tech style and the image of a modern metropolis. It’s true, being on 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 networks are full of photographs against the backdrop of Moscow skyscrapers. Many people think that when they go up to the observation deck of a skyscraper, they will see something special. But is it?
When can you get to the Moscow City observation deck?
You can get to the observation deck with a tour from the agency (prices from 1000 rubles) or come to the Empire Tower on your own and purchase a ticket to the observation deck for 700 rubles. If you arrive in the morning on the weekend, you can save money and rise to the heavens for only 500 rubles (check). This amount includes the excursion.
Before visiting the Moscow City observation deck, we recommend that you first study the opening hours of the observation deck.
You can get to the lookout on weekends from 10 to 22. On weekdays, the lookout is open from 18 to 22. The ascent at 22 is made without a guide. Tours run every hour. But it's better if you clarify 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 it is quite easy.
The first thing we need is to get to the Vystavochnaya metro station or the Delovoy Tsentr metro station. Next, from the metro follow the signs to the Bagration Bridge. You don't need to go to the bridge itself, that is, we have to stay on this side of the river.
If you arrive by car, keep in mind that parking at the City is paid (100 rubles per hour, specific opening hours - on weekdays from 20-00, on weekends from 11 am). In general, you shouldn't come here by car.
This is the diagram posted on the official website. As you can see, you can reach the Empire Tower through the second floor of Avimola, but in our opinion it is easier to do this from the Bagration Bridge.
Towards the City
As you move, you will see a security booth with the sign 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 are in the wrong place), and on your left - the Empire Tower.
Empire Tower
Feel free to come in and go to the reception desk. This is where you can buy tickets for the climb. By the way, ticket prices are steep - adults cost 700 rubles, children 400 rubles. Children under 7 years old are 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 wanting to take pictures.
Camera Leica
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 when you go up the elevator - it really hurts your ears.
What will we see on the City observation deck?
You've probably already rolled out your lip, took a selfie stick with you, and hope that your photos will get a lot of likes... But don't be fooled! The Empire Tower is surrounded on all sides by skyscrapers, so you can only see anything from one side of the Empire.
Entrance to the Observation Deck
All the beautiful photographs that are shown to us in the booklets were taken by professional photographers with a zoom of at least 200 mm.
Why are we paying this kind of money? Well, here's what: the guide will tell you about the construction of Moscow City, what the original idea of the complex was and what is happening now, and will demonstrate the features on the model. The story is interesting. They will tell you a little about what is to the left and right of the skyscraper.
Moscow City is fashionable. There is practically no one here over 45 years old.
Moscow City layout
So-so layout, only children like it.
Observation tower Moscow City
At the lookout
For the rest of the time, you will walk around the unfinished room with concrete ceilings and, if you are lucky, you will see some small exhibition at the top.
Moscow City observation deck
There are skyscrapers all around, you can 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 photograph something.
At the Moscow City observation deck
Photographers with telephoto lenses have the best luck here. Here's what you can see and zoom in on.
Moscow State University building
View from the Moscow City observation deck
View from the Moscow City observation deck
Luzhniki
Observation tower 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 skyscraper complex is fabulous. Particularly spectacular shots can be taken in the evening or morning. It's always crowded here, but there's enough space for everyone.
Moscow City in the evening
Moscow City in the evening
Perhaps it makes sense to go up to the Moscow City observation deck once to form your own opinion. But we noticed a more interesting pastime for ourselves 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 located near the Tree of Life sculpture.
Personally, I like the view of the City better than the view from it!
How to get to Sparrow Hills on your own is the topic of this guide. The observation deck on Vorobyovy Gory 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. In the navigator you can put the address of the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity on Vorobyovy Gory - st. Kosygina, 30.
Vorobyovy Gory how to get there by metro
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 bifurcates, 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 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 up 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 we’ll climb 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 the cable car appears. 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.htmlOn 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.