More than three hundred shopping and entertainment centers are open and operating in the Russian capital. Their number is constantly growing. Thousands of people visit them daily. Here you can not only make some purchases, but also have a good time with friends, family. In the rating presented below, we consider the best shopping centers in Moscow. These points are the most popular among residents and guests of the capital.
Rating of shopping centers
To create an objective rating, specially developed techniques are used. Recently launched the NAST project, which helps to obtain accurate information. The ratings are affected not only by the number of visitors, the amount of sales. The tenants themselves also make a big contribution to the drafting, reflecting the whole truth. What was taken into account? The best price, the best assortment, the best food courts, the largest area, the best entertainment, the best location. So, which large shopping centers are currently considered the most popular:
- TSUM.
- Shopping center "Okhotny Ryad".
- SEC "Golden Babylon".
- "Mega White Cottage".
- GUM.
- SEC "European".
- Broadcasting Company "Atrium".
TSUM. Moscow. Central Department Store
The Central Department Store received another name - "Central. Universal. Fashionable." This giant is located in the very center of the capital, not far from it is the Bolshoi Theater, Red Square. It is easy to get here from anywhere, the center works until late, up to 22 hours. TSUM has more than a century of history. Today it is one of the most modern department stores.
The building is decorated in accordance with international standards. It has many elevators, escalator galleries. Every day, 20 thousand customers visit the Central Department Store. Moscow is glad to its guests. A good tradition has developed among many visitors - to make purchases in this center. It is beneficial to come here with the whole family. For every age, for men, women, children you can find everything you need. In addition, for any holiday here you can choose interesting gifts, in the end just make an appointment, sit, relax with friends.
On the ground floor of the Central Department Store you can find a wide range of jewelry, accessories, cosmetics, perfumes. The product is presented by the most famous European brands. The most sophisticated fashionista will satisfy handbags from Ralph Lauren, Valextra, MCM, Michael Kors, VBH, Zac Posen, Zagliani, Valentino. And this is only part of them. Scarves and headwear by Emilio Pucci, Missoni and Valentino, Leonard, hats Borsalino, Viven Sherriff and Malo, Philip Treacy; belts Marina Fossati, Richard Gampel, Orciani, umbrellas Chantal Thomas. Not all the best shopping centers can boast of so many famous brands. A clothing store for your pets has opened on the ground floor.
The second floor is the world of clothes for men. Many departments for the sale of prestigious brands are already working, some corners will open soon, including classic brands. Here you will find an exclusive from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Ermenegildo Zegna, Billionaire, Brioni, Baldessarini, Givenchy, Ralph Lauren, Lanvin, Cantarelli, Hugo, Corneilani, Boss Orange, Joop !, Van Laack, Strellson, Harry & Sons, Tate.
Third floor. Here, female fashion reigns supreme. Everyday outfits, business suits, chic evening dresses, exquisite shoes and, of course, the finest linen. Every loving shopping girl or woman will find everything for herself here. Recently, the brands Angelo Mozzillo, David Szeto, High, Couture Couture, Le Mystere, MCM, Moncler Gamme Rouge, M Missoni, Nave, Paule Ka, Rachel Roy, Nina Ricci, Ralph Lauren Black, Vince, Ralph Lauren Blue, Yes London Luxury. Chic collection of fur complement Laundry, Tsoukas, Elie Tahari.
Shopping Center "Okhotny Ryad"
Shopping center "Okhotny Ryad" is located directly in the city center. The Kremlin can be reached on foot in less than five minutes. The nearest metro stations to the shopping center - "Ploshchad Revolyutsii", "Teatralnaya" and "Okhotny Ryad" - exit directly from the metro.
This complex contains 120 outlets. Represented here are such popular brands as Estelle Adoni, Bershka, Calvin Klein, LOVE REPUBLIC, TOM TAILOR and others. Many fell in love with the Okhotny Ryad shopping center because of their compactness, you can quickly find the right product and not waste time searching. You can relax here in any cafe that you like, there are a lot of them on the territory. If you decide to meet friends there, for convenience, you can pre-book a table online.
Shopping and entertainment center "Golden Babylon"
SEC "Golden Babylon" is located on the territory of VDNH. Its total area is 240 thousand m 2. Parking spaces - about 7.5 thousand. The leased space (which is 170 thousand m 2 ) is occupied by representatives of the largest retail operators: O'KEY hypermarket, DIY Castorama, Stockmann department store, Luxor multiplex, MediaMarkt hypermarket, Family Room furniture hypermarket, KhTs department store, department store H&M, Fun City Entertainment Center. In general, there are more than 450 stores where you can buy clothes, shoes, various accessories represented by the most famous brands. You can wander around the Golden Babylon shopping center at least all day, there are many benches for relaxing, various cafes on the territory. If you wish, you can visit the cinema, which has 14 halls. Both ordinary films and 3D and even 5D are broadcast. Getting to the mall is very simple. On the territory of VDNH, everyone saw a round northern pavilion. Not far from it (a hundred meters) is a bus stop from which a free express train runs to the mall.
Description of Mega White Cottage
Shopping center "Mega Belaya Dacha" for a long time, until 2011, was considered the largest in Russia. The main investor here was considered Ikea. About 12 billion rubles were invested in the construction of this project. The object was built in two stages. First, the first, aka main building, was built. To this day, Auchan, Ikea, New York and some other major stores are located in it.
The second building was erected later. Between them stretched a bridge passing directly above the road. "Mega Belaya Dacha" boasts a large number of shops and shopping islands (there are 270). The center operates until late, until 23 hours. The cinema, which is located on the territory, closes even later, depending on the sessions. It is easy to get here from anywhere in Moscow. Once there were even free Mega-buses. Now the routes are paid, but autolines run quite often, you can recognize them easily by the abbreviation, design.
GUM
The history of GUM has exceeded one hundred years. He “remembers” the most diverse periods, beginning with the kings, “survived” the revolution, Soviet times, the perestroika period. Now, the best shopping centers in Moscow, of course, rank among themselves GUM. The wonderful location - near Red Square - provides a countless stream of visitors.
The internal space is constantly being improved, modernized. The reconstruction was carried out and the legendary cinema opened. On the territory of the GUM there are not only world-famous shops. Often there are various presentations, exhibitions of paintings are organized, and various cultural events are held.
SEC "European"
"European" attracts thousands of visitors with its unusualness, beauty and convenience. The center has grown on the site of the former market, now no one recalls this fact. The author of the project is Yuri Platonov. The building resembles the usual shopping arcade, but inside the European atmosphere reigns.
Each row has the name of a European capital: London, Paris, Rome, Berlin. Design work was also carried out in accordance with the characteristic architecture of European cities. You can find absolutely everything here. About 4 million people visit the center in a month. Someone just comes for groceries, someone goes to the sushi bar on the ground floor, but someone wants to find the shoes of their dreams here.
Shopping mall "Atrium"
When listing the best shopping centers, you should definitely mention the Atrium shopping center. It is located in the very center, on the Garden Ring. Getting there is easy. Near the metro station "Kurskaya", "Chkalovskaya". An elevated pedestrian crossing combines the Atrium and the Kursk Station. Underground parking holds 700 cars at the same time. The complex has the most popular, sought after brands: UNIQLO, Zara, H&M, Karen Millen, Calvin Klein, Pinko, Adidas originals, Camper, Puma, Fabi, MAC, Thomas Sabo, Rive Gauche, Yota, re: Store and many others .
Well-developed restaurant infrastructure. In the summer, summer verandas open. The local Green Crossroads supermarket presents not only everyday goods, but also delicacies from other countries. The shopping center has its own cinema, which has 9 halls, including 2 VIP and 2 for viewing 3D. There is a fitness club on the territory, a wide range of domestic services is well developed, and, of course, the Kurazh children's theater is the pride. On weekends, children themselves take part in performances.