The most popular walking routes in Moscow

Moscow is an ancient city full of attractions. Walk on it like not only tourists, but also its inhabitants. Every year new footpaths are created across Moscow. According to the number of pedestrian zones, Russia will soon cease to lag behind Europe.

The Chinese have calculated that to maintain good health it is necessary not only to eat properly, but also to walk for at least 40 minutes every day. Of course, we are not talking about walks in the gassed streets. Pedestrian routes in Moscow allow you to enjoy a variety of architectural beauties, fountains, gardens and other attractions. Moscow, of course, is big, and it's not enough to go around it all on foot, but there are places that should definitely be visited.

Moscow Boulevard Ring

In Moscow there are 10 boulevards. Each of them is famous for something. They were formed in places where there used to be defensive walls and towers protecting the White City from the 16th century. During the reign of Catherine II, the city began to be upset beyond the fortifications, so they were demolished and the territory was landscaped. About the walls and the gate now recall only the name of the squares and the ruins of the ramparts.

Pedestrian walks in Moscow, the routes of which pass through the boulevards, are not confined to the main streets. If you look into the alleys, you can see interesting architectural masterpieces and historical monuments.

The length of this route is about 8 km, that is a walk takes about 4 hours.

The shape of the Boulevard ring resembles a horseshoe that rests on the embankments of the Moskva River. This route is considered a unique monument of landscape art. A walking tour of Moscow, the route of which passes through the Boulevard Ring, usually starts from Gogol Boulevard and goes clockwise.

Walking tour of Taganka

Walking from Taganka to the Kremlin, you can see many architectural monuments. Among the attractions should mention the temple of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. It is located in the center of Taganskaya Sloboda. Previously, this area was called Bolvanovka.

Also a popular monument of architecture is the Batashev Manor, which is located on the Shvivaya Gorka. At the moment, there are still service buildings, the main manor, a church, a garden and two wings.

The most curious modern monuments include the Reserve Command Post Tagansky. This bunker, located at a depth of 60 m and occupying an area of 7 thousand square meters. M.

The Kremlin is the "heart" of Moscow

The most popular hiking routes around Moscow begin near the Kremlin. Walking through its large territory, you can make a general idea of the ancient cathedrals, the Armory Chamber, the necropolises, the Tsar Cannon and the Tsar Bell and, of course, the ancient cathedrals.

Connoisseurs of art can visit the Tretyakov Gallery. Also there is an opportunity to get acquainted with the interesting monuments of the Tretyakov Gallery, the sights of Zamoskvorechye, spiritual symbols.

New hiking trails

Not so long ago, new pedestrian routes across Moscow were opened, which pass along Pyatnitskaya Street, Maroseyka and Pokrovka.

Pyatnitskaya Street is in the heart of Moscow. Its length is about 2 km. The route begins from the Ovchinnikovskaya embankment and ends with the Garden Ring.

The street is illuminated by architectural and artistic lighting, which is located on 17 buildings of the first line. On the perimeter are benches and new lamps in retro style. Also, 10 monuments of architecture were reconstructed, which amaze with their beauty.

If there is a desire to bypass the pedestrian routes in Moscow on your own, you should start with a new, open in 2014, walking route, which starts from Maroseyka Street and ends with Pokrovka. This route pleases the eye with restored architectural monuments, comfortable benches and wide sidewalks. Also, in this territory removed the unnecessary advertising, so the perception of the surroundings has improved.

Such a walking tour can be an addition to the excursion along the boulevards, because Chistoprudny Boulevard intersects with Pokrovka.

For every resident of Moscow and a tourist this city is a mystery. To get acquainted with its secrets and sights, it takes a lot of time and effort. Bus excursions do not give an opportunity to see all the beauty of the city, so it's better to walk on foot.