Today Red Square is a business card of the capital of Russia. Every day, a huge stream of people arriving in Moscow flows here. Most need to get from train stations and airports to the city center. It is easiest to do this using underground transport. Let's see what sights you can see, what metro station you will need.
Red Square: History
This is the most beautiful square in Moscow, the heart of Russia. As you know, it was laid by Tsar Ivan III, who in the 15th century after a big fire ordered to clear a 240-meter-long strip in front of the Kremlin walls. Initially, this area was used as a trading area. Then, richly decorated buildings began to appear around it. Gradually, the square acquired its name - Red (in Old Russian it meant "beautiful"). Instead of trade, it began to be used as a place for mass festivals and parades. At the end of the 19th century, the square was lit with beautiful lanterns.
Red Square: Attractions
In this historical place of Moscow, there are a huge number of monuments, including the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Lenin Mausoleum, the sculpture of Minin and Pozharsky, Frontal Place, the Historical Museum and others. It will be a great pleasure for the city guests to stroll along the cobblestone pavement, preserved from the 17th century, listen to the battle of famous chimes and feel the spirit of history.
Red Square: metro station
The easiest way to get to the historical heart of Russia, using the services of the subway. Several branches go to the city center at once, so it will not be difficult to come here from anywhere in Moscow. So, if you need Red Square, the metro will stop at the following stations: Revolution Square, Okhotny Ryad, Teatralnaya, Lubyanka, Kitay Gorod, Lenin Library, Alexander Garden " Coming to any of them, you will find yourself in a territory bordering on various buildings of the heart of Russia. You just have to look for red brick buildings or ask passers-by how to get to them. Any resident or guest of the city with pleasure will show you the pride of the capital.
Airport - Red Square
The metro will help you to see all the sights of the city. To get from the airport to the center of Moscow, you can use the services of special trains that will take you to the nearest train station. From there, the metro will quickly dominate the destination. Let's consider some possible options for transfers.
From Sheremetyevo you should get to the Belorussky railway station. From the Belorusskaya station to the Teatralnaya station, a green line will throw you. And there is already Red Square, the metro is very close. From Domodedovo it is more convenient to get to the Paveletsky station, from there from the station of the same name to the Teatralnaya without transfers. From Vnukovo it’s closer to go to the Kiev railway station, and then through the Kievskaya station to the “Revolution Square” along the blue line.
Accordingly, in the same way you will get from the railway stations to their destination - Red Square. In this case, the metro is your faithful and irreplaceable assistant who will not let you get lost in a big and beautiful city.