Moscow’s largest Catholic cathedral is a striking Neo-Gothic church on Malaya Gruzinskaya Street. Its tall towers, red-brick façades and unusual silhouette create a strong architectural contrast with the Orthodox landmarks of the city centre.
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The cathedral is rewarding both outside and inside, but visits should respect the schedule of services and concerts. It combines well with Moscow Zoo, Presnya or a walk towards Patriarch’s Ponds.
Nearest metro stations: Ulitsa 1905 Goda, Krasnopresnenskaya and Barrikadnaya.
A few more Moscow attractions with a similar kind of visit.
A modern skyscraper district on Presnenskaya Embankment that offers a sharp contrast with Moscow’s historic centre. Beyond the towers themselves, the area is interesting for reflections in glass façades, bridges, riverside perspectives and the visual dialogue with older neighbourhoods across the river.
District: Presnensky
A landscaped walking area along the western Kremlin wall, connecting Manezhnaya Square, the Kremlin entrances and Borovitskaya Square. Memorials and close views of the Kremlin sit beside tree-lined paths, flowerbeds and places for a short rest.
District: Tverskoy
The ancient monastery contains one of Moscow’s oldest surviving stone churches, while the Andrei Rublev Museum focuses on medieval Russian icons and religious art. It is an important stop for anyone interested in Moscow before the imperial and Soviet periods.
District: Tagansky