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Nikolskaya Street
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Nikolskaya Street

District: TverskoyMetro: Ploshchad Revolyutsii · Lubyanka · Kitay-gorod
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A pedestrian street linking Red Square with Lubyanka, where historic façades, evening lighting and shopfronts form one of central Moscow’s most recognisable urban walks. It works best as a slow stroll rather than a quick checkpoint, with plenty of side lanes and architectural details to notice along the way.

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Why visit

Nikolskaya fits naturally between Red Square, GUM and Kitay-gorod. It is especially atmospheric after dark, while daytime is better for studying the buildings and exploring the adjoining lanes.

How to get there

Ploshchad Revolyutsii · Lubyanka · Kitay-gorod

Start from Ploshchad Revolyutsii, Lubyanka or Kitay-gorod metro stations.

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