A pleasant city garden between Krasnye Vorota and the Basmanny district, with tree-lined paths, historic layout and spaces for a quiet break. It shows a more local side of Moscow where sightseeing naturally gives way to an ordinary neighbourhood walk.
Official websiteCheck current opening hours and visitor rules on the official website before you go.
Combine it with Chistye Prudy, Staraya Basmannaya Street or ARTPLAY. One or two hours is usually enough unless you are staying for an event or a longer rest.
Nearest metro stations: Krasnye Vorota, Kurskaya and Baumanskaya.
A few more Moscow attractions with a similar kind of visit.
A green promenade on Moscow’s Boulevard Ring, centred on a pond and framed by historic urban architecture. Its calmer pace offers a useful contrast to the busiest sights around the Kremlin and gives visitors a glimpse of everyday central Moscow.
District: Basmanny
A major riverside park for walks, sport and downtime next to Muzeon.
District: Yakimanka
A compact historic garden in central Moscow surrounded by theatres and cultural venues. Unlike the city’s vast parks, it is best for a short, intimate walk, summer terraces and the atmosphere of an old urban garden.
District: Tverskoy