Surely every traveler who has planned a trip to a particular city, for himself is a certain tourist route - a list of places that you should definitely visit. In this list of must-see sights, each includes those objects that meet its tastes and interests. But there are also such memorable places that are becoming objects of mass pilgrimage, without a mandatory visit to which any trip loses its meaning. You cannot argue - no one will believe you! - that they were in Paris, but did not see the Eiffel Tower. To be in Egypt and not look at the magnificent pyramids - what rubbish! Therefore, whether you like it or not, you will have to include a couple more places in your route in order to get initiation into real travelers. And such a place in Moscow, in addition to Red Square, are the Sparrow Hills. In Soviet times, they were renamed Leninsky, now historical justice is restored, and the right name was returned to the right bank of the Moscow River. Vorobyovy Gory in Moscow is an outstanding place of the city, visiting which you can enjoy the true beauty of the capital.
A bit of history
At its core, the Vorobyovy Gory in the direct sense of the word is not a mountain . This is a high steep coast with ravines, in which there are a lot of springs. This place was chosen by people in ancient times. Here is the famous Mamonovo settlement, the settlement dates from the 8-7th centuries. before. n e. and 6-7 centuries. n e. But the name of this place came from the village of Vorobyov, located on the right bank of the Moscow River. The village belonged to a certain priest Vorobyov, he sold it to Princess Sophia Vitovtovna. Apparently, she really liked the local beauties. Sparrow Hills in Moscow have always been loved by Russian tsars, princes and other nobles. After all, here one could not only admire the beautiful views, relax from the bustle of the city, but also hunt nicely: roe deer, wild boars and hares were always abundant in the forests. These animals were often seen in the forest zone of the Sparrow Hills until the eighties of the last century.
Nature reserve "Sparrow Hills"
The Vorobyovy Gory in Moscow today is a nature reserve. This is a cross between a city park and a forest park. Large sections of forest with natural vegetation, rare species of trees and shrubs are preserved here. Near each such tree is a plate with a description and approximate age of the plant. Despite the fact that the Vorobyovy Gory in Moscow is located almost in the very center of the city (from here it is only five and a half kilometers to the Kremlin), large-scale construction has never been carried out here. And this happened due to the large difference in elevation of the relief, which reaches seventy meters at a distance of three hundred meters from the river bed. Compared to the gentle left bank of the Moskva River, the right one really looks like a mountainous area.
Sparrow Hills today
Vorobyovy Gory is a favorite vacation spot not only for guests, but also for residents of the capital. Here you can not only enjoy the contemplation of historical monuments, but also actively spend time with health benefits. Along the fortified river bed is a beautiful promenade. On good asphalt you can ride on skates, skateboards and bicycles, which can be rented. In the park area, various playgrounds with attractions are equipped, and the paths are tiled, along which, under shady trees, there are cozy benches. But not only in the summer on the Sparrow Hills it is crowded. In winter, there is also something to do. If you are a ski lover, then welcome to the Sparrow Hills (photo). Moscow may well replace the European ski resort. On the Sparrow Hills, you can ride from the heart on specially equipped ski slopes. There is even a lift here. Why aren't you the Alps? And, of course, the Vorobyovy Gory is the cultural place of the capital: royal estates, temples will help you plunge into the history of the great camp. Fans of literature will also be interested in the Sparrow Hills: it is here that the Bulgakov Master and Margarita said goodbye to Moscow. Mentally remove the Luzhniki Stadium, pipes - and you will see the city as it was seen by the Master.
Moscow State University
Visiting the Vorobyovy Gory, you will not be able to pass by the country's most important university - Moscow State University. The construction of this educational institution began in 1949 at the initiative of Stalin, and completed in 1953. The greatest people of the country studied here. On weekends, you can even book a tour of the main building of Moscow State University, where you will be told the history of this educational institution and will be held at famous audiences.
Holy Trinity Church on the Sparrow Hills
When taking a walk in these places, be sure to visit the Church of the Trinity Life-Giving, which was built during the time of the village of Vorobyov. The temple on the Sparrow Hills will give you a feeling of extraordinary peace and warmth. Here you can not only pray, but also see very beautiful icons, near which you can stand for hours. This church has an amazing story. It never closed, despite a religious ban in Soviet Russia. And even the decree banning bell ringing did not touch her. But at the next facility you can see how beautiful Moscow is from a bird's eye view.
Sparrow Hills: observation deck
To complete the sightseeing tour of the Vorobyovy Gory stands an observation deck. Here in front of your eyes Moscow will appear in all its glory. You can enjoy the amazing view of the Luzhniki Stadium, as the historical center of the city stretches before you. On the left there will be the Moscow City complex, two huge pipes of the CHPP and Novodevichy Convent. To the right is the Building of the Academy of Sciences and the Andronnikovsky Monastery, and right in front of your eyes you will see the restored dome of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
How to get there
You can get to the Sparrow Hills both by your own transport and by metro. It should be said right away that you cannot drive to the observation deck with your car, there are no parking spaces here, and in the vicinity you can hardly find a place for a car. If you make a tour of a place such as Moscow, the Vorobyovy Gory, the metro will be the most convenient and affordable means of transportation. You can get to the observation deck by reaching the Vorobyovy Gory station or Universitetskaya station. And there, the main sightseeing place of the country is at hand.