Taganka and old Moscow

Route step by step

1. 1

   Krutitsy Patriarchal Metochion

   Krutitsy is a rare pocket of old Moscow with brick chambers, churches and the richly decorated Krutitsy Terem. Its compact historic scale feels very different from the ceremonial spaces of the Kremlin and Red Square.

   At stop: 60 min14 min walk

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2. 2

   Novospassky Monastery

   One of Moscow’s oldest monasteries stands near the Moskva River and is distinguished by powerful walls, a tall bell tower and a calm inner precinct. It offers a quieter historical Moscow, far removed from the city’s more ceremonial tourist spaces.

   At stop: 60 min12 min by metro

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3. 3

   Bunker-42 on Taganka

   This Cold War underground complex lies deep beneath Taganka and has been converted into a museum. A visit offers a rare look at the engineering of a protected facility, long underground passages and exhibitions connected with the geopolitical tensions of the second half of the 20th century.

   At stop: 100 min15 min by metro

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4. 4

   Andronikov Monastery and Andrei Rublev Museum

   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.

   At stop: 65 min

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