A compact city pond and garden set in one of central Moscow’s best-known residential neighbourhoods. Rather than a monumental landmark, it is an atmospheric place for an unhurried walk among historic buildings, quiet lanes, cafés and literary associations connected with old Moscow.
Official websiteCheck current opening hours and visitor rules on the official website before you go.
Treat the ponds as part of a wider Presnensky neighbourhood walk rather than a one-photo destination. From here it is easy to continue towards the Garden Ring, Tverskaya Street or Moscow Zoo.
The pond lies between Malaya Bronnaya Street and Yermolayevsky Lane. Mayakovskaya, Pushkinskaya and Tverskaya are convenient metro stations.
A few more Moscow attractions with a similar kind of visit.
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
A major riverside park for walks, sport and downtime next to Muzeon.
District: Yakimanka
A historic estate in southern Moscow with architecture, gardens and extensive green space.
District: Nagatinsky Zaton