Moscow is an ancient city full of attractions. Walking on it is loved not only by tourists, but also by its residents. Every year new walking routes are created in Moscow. By the number of pedestrian zones, Russia will soon cease to lag behind Europe.
The Chinese calculated that in order to maintain good health, it was necessary not only to eat right, but also to walk for at least 40 minutes every day. Of course, this is not about walking along the gassed streets. Walking routes in Moscow allow you to enjoy a variety of architectural beauties, fountains, gardens and other attractions. Moscow, of course, is big, and there is not enough strength to go around it all on foot, but there are places that you should definitely visit.
Moscow Boulevard Ring
There are 10 boulevards in Moscow. Each of them is famous for something. They formed in places where there used to be defensive walls and towers that have been protecting the White City since the 16th century. During the reign of Catherine II, the city began to upset beyond the boundaries of the fortifications, so they were demolished and the territory was greened. Only the name of the squares and the ruins of the ramparts now remind of the walls and gates.
Pedestrian walks in Moscow, the routes of which pass through the boulevards, are not limited 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 approximately 8 km, that is, the walk takes about 4 hours.
The shape of the Boulevard Ring resembles a horseshoe, which rests on the embankments of the Moscow 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 Gogolevsky Boulevard and goes clockwise.
Walking Taganka
Walking from Taganka to the Kremlin, you can see many architectural monuments. Among the attractions should be mentioned the temple of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. It is located in the center of the Taganskaya Sloboda. Previously, this area was called Bolvanovka.
Also a popular architectural monument is the Batashev estate, which is located on Shvivaya Gorka. At the moment, office buildings, the main manor, a church, a garden and two outbuildings are still preserved.
The most curious modern monuments include the Reserve Tagansky Command Post. This is a bunker located at a depth of 60 m and covering an area of 7 thousand square meters. m
The Kremlin is the “heart” of Moscow
The most popular walking routes in Moscow begin near the Kremlin. Walking through its large territory, you can get a general idea of the ancient cathedrals, the Armory, the necropolises, Tsar Cannon and the Tsar Bell and, of course, the ancient cathedrals.
Art lovers can visit the Tretyakov Gallery. It is also possible to get acquainted with interesting monuments of the Tretyakov Gallery, sights of Zamoskvorechye, spiritual symbols.
New hiking trails
Not so long ago, new walking routes were opened in Moscow, which pass along Pyatnitskaya street, Maroseyka and Pokrovka.
Pyatnitskaya street is located in the heart of Moscow. Its length is about 2 km. The route begins from 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. Along the perimeter are benches and new lamps in retro style. 10 monuments of architecture that amaze with their beauty were also reconstructed.
If you want to go around walking routes in Moscow on your own, then you should start with a new walking route opened in 2014, which starts from Maroseyka Street and ends with Pokrovka. This route pleases the eye with restored architectural monuments, comfortable benches and wide sidewalks. Also, excess advertising was removed on this territory, so the perception of the surroundings improved.
Such a walk can be an addition to an excursion along the boulevards, because Chistoprudny Boulevard intersects with Pokrovka.
For every resident of Moscow and tourists this city is a mystery. To get acquainted with its secrets and sights, you need a lot of time and effort. Bus excursions do not allow you to see all the beauty of the city, so it is better to walk on foot.