Viewpoints. You can see better from above: where are the best viewing platforms

PANORAMA360 is located on the 89th floor of the Federation-Vostok tower of the Moscow City complex and, according to the Russian Book of Records, is considered the highest observation deck in the country. Here you can admire incredible views of Moscow, visit an ice cream factory and look into other entertainment areas.

Museum-Viewing Moscow-City 6+

Now, to look at the capital's skyscrapers, you can not lift your head as high as possible. Moscow City has an amazing museum that tells about the skyscrapers of the capital. It also offers a beautiful view of the city from a height of 344 meters above sea level.

Date area on the 60th floor 16+

On the 60th floor of Moscow City there is a platform specially equipped for unforgettable dates. The room will be decorated by decorators, creating a romantic entourage for any occasion. A table with drinks, fruits and any gourmet dishes from the menu will be served for you. You can use the services of a photographer or a professional musician, as well as order a bouquet of flowers.

Moscow State University Lomonosov

The total height of the Moscow State University building is 180 meters, and with the spire - 240. Now under the spire of the University there is the Museum of Geography of the Moscow State University, from where a panoramic view of Luzhniki, the arboretum, a huge wasteland and a garage cooperative, on the site of which any construction work is prohibited. One of the secret metro-2 lines passes under it.

Sparrow Hills 0+

It is believed that this observation deck is located on one of the seven hills of Moscow, its height is 80 meters above the city level. Sparrow Hills offers a great view: the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Moscow City, the bell tower Novodevichy Convent, the Ostankino Tower, the Luzhniki sports arena and the beautiful bend of the Moskva River.

Observation deck RAS 0+

The view from here is similar to that from the observation deck of the Sparrow Hills. But significant difference is that you can spend time contemplating Moscow calmly and without fuss, since few of the crowds of tourists visiting Russian capital knows about this place.

Cathedral of Christ the Savior 0+

The temple has four viewing platforms located between the bell towers. From there, from a height of 40 meters, you can admire Moscow and appreciate the architectural merits of the cathedral from close range. There is an Orthodox youth club at the church, a social service and a Sunday school. You can read more about the work of these organizations on the church website.

Observation deck of the Ostankino television tower 12+
Moscow in the palm of your hand.

Do you know how beautiful Moscow is from a bird's eye view? If you go up to the observation deck of the Ostankino Tower, you can see the bright face of the heart of Russia in all its glory.

Swissotel Red Hills

Here you can not only drink refreshing cocktails, but also truly realize how endless Moscow landscapes are. The elite hotel is located almost in the center of Moscow. Here, guests of the capital can stay in cozy rooms and begin their acquaintance with the city from the views from the windows.

The site on the top floor of the Children's Store on Lubyanka opened not so long ago, but has already managed to win the status of one of the most popular in the capital. The secret is simple: most of the observation points are located at a distance from the city center, here you can see the panorama from the very heart of the capital.

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Belfry "Ivan the Great"

The height of the bell tower is 25 meters. Not so much, but quite enough to see from above all the most Beautiful places Moscow. The church is located on the Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin. The bell tower was built on the model of the Italian religious architecture, in which it was customary to erect belfries separately from temples.

Hotel "Ukraine"

On the 29th and 30th floors of one of the most famous skyscrapers of the capital, there is a classic restaurant Italian cuisine Buono. The organizers set up most of the tables along the huge panoramic windows. The covered terrace is decorated with a huge amount of green plants.  per. Chapaevsky, 3

Traveling along the monorail is suitable for those who want to embrace the immensity and see Moscow from different angles in one day. The monorail starts at VDNKh and ends in the Timiryazevskaya metro area. On the way you will see the Worker and Collective Farm Woman monument, the Cosmos Hotel, the Cosmonauts Alley, as well as the Ostankino TV Tower, the Ostankino Palace and the Church of the Trinity of the Ostankino Life-Giving Estate.

The observation decks of Moscow allow you to enjoy from a bird's eye view fantastic beauty views of the capital: skyscrapers, Stalinist skyscrapers, ancient monuments of the Kremlin, etc. Let's consider the most popular objects that have the conditions for a panoramic view.

Free viewing platforms in Moscow

1. Observation deck on Sparrow Hills

Probably the most famous and traditional observation deck of the capital, and therefore the most beloved. It is enough to take the metro to the Vorobyovy Gory station, climb the paths towards Moscow State University, and you can already admire the opening views of the city: the Moscow River, the Luzhniki sports complex, the Moscow City skyscrapers, the Ostankino TV tower, etc. In the distance you can see the Temple Christ the Savior, some of and many modern high-rise business centers.

2. Observation deck next to the RAS

Not far from the observation deck on, literally 20-30 minutes walk from it, there is a lesser-known observation deck - near the building Russian Academy Sciences. Here we can see the same thing as from the site on Sparrow Hills, only from a different angle. From here you have a beautiful view of Moscow State University and. well visible historical Center city, as well as the Vorobyovy Gory station itself. The only negative is the rather dense building, due to which the view is a little limited.

3. Observation deck on the roof of the CDM

This observation deck appeared not so long ago, after the reconstruction of the Central Children's Store, and is located on its roof. The store building is 8-story, so you can see only the upper part of the nearest sights and the towering towers of the Kremlin, the bell towers of churches and cathedrals, you can clearly see the Stalinist skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya embankment, Lubyanskaya Square and the FSB building, and of course, a beautiful view of the roofs that go into the distance opens city ​​center buildings.

Special binoculars are installed on the observation deck, through which you can view the surroundings, but due to the high attendance, it is quite difficult to get close to them.

The store is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. It is best to come after lunch, because. at this time, the sun will shine in the back, which will allow you to take good photos.

Store address: Teatralny pr-d, 5/1, metro station - Lubyanka.

The store has underground parking, the cost is from 100 to 200 rubles per hour.

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This pedestrian bridge, located near the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, which connects Prechistenskaya and Bersenyevskaya embankments. It offers a beautiful view of the Kremlin, the chambers of Averky Kirillov, famous House on the embankment and the equally famous Red October art cluster. You can get here from St. metro Kropotkinskaya.

5. Observation deck of the skyscraper "Triumph Palace"

"Triumph Palace" is a residential complex, which in 2003 entered the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest residential building in Europe. Its height with a spire is more than 260 m. Outwardly, the Triumph Palace looks like the famous Stalinist skyscrapers in Moscow, but it is still clearly noticeable that this is a remake.

Observation deck equipped at an altitude of 200 m, it offers a breathtaking view of the northern and northwestern parts of the city, and the sights of the center of the capital are also clearly visible.

The main disadvantage is that, because it's residential elite complex, equipped with a checkpoint, it is almost impossible for an outsider to get here, only by acquaintance, or somehow agree with the concierge.

Paid viewing platforms in Moscow

1. Ostankino TV tower

The observation deck is equipped with binoculars so that you can see objects of interest in detail.

The cost of visiting is 300 rubles. The price includes a tour of the museum exposition and access to the observation deck. Opening hours: from 10:00 to 22:00.

4. Ivan the Great Bell Tower in the Kremlin

The tallest building in the Kremlin - the Ivan the Great Bell Tower - was erected in the 16th century during the reign of Boris Godunov. The observation deck is located in the first bell tier at a height of 25 m above the ground. In order to climb it, it is necessary to overcome 137 feet of a steep staircase. From this height, you can see the Cathedral Square, cathedrals, old streets Zamoskvorechye, .

Excursions to the observation deck are held strictly according to the schedule: 10:15, 11:15, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, from May 15 to September 30 there is a session at 17:00, Thursday is a day off . Those wishing to see the panorama of the Kremlin ensemble must pay an entrance fee to the Kremlin - 500 rubles, and purchase a separate ticket to visit the bell tower - 250 rubles. The number of tickets is limited.

The height of the bell tower is 25 m, children under 14 are not allowed. Tourists can use the help of an audio guide. The audio guide tour lasts 45 minutes.

5. Observation deck in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior

It has four observation platforms located between the bell towers. From a height of 40 m, tourists can admire the Moscow Kremlin, the Patriarchal and

Observation deck on the Picturesque bridge

Separately, you can mention the observation deck. Currently, it is not functioning, because. Not all construction work has been completed. According to the authorities, the opening is planned for 2016.

Picturesque bridge in Serebryany Bor is a complex screw-pylon structure with a total length of more than one kilometer. Its highlight will be a glazed observation deck installed in its very high point. From the platform resembling a flying saucer, a panoramic view of the Moskva River, the Rowing Canal, the Krylatskoye area opens. The site will be available only to newlyweds, since it is planned to open a registry office here in the near future.

Moscow is an amazing metropolis. It is full of extraordinary urban landscapes that are a must see if you are lucky enough to be in the capital of Russia. Viewing platforms will help in this. There are several official viewing platforms in the city, but there are also unofficial ones from which the view is no worse. We will tell you about 12 viewing platforms that are worth visiting first.

Height: 80 meters
Address: m. "Vorobyovy Gory", trolleybus number 7 and fixed-route taxi No. 7k.
Price: for free

The site, located on one of the seven metropolitan hills, is especially popular with young people, newlyweds and numerous tourists. From here you can immediately see all the important sights of the city: Luzhniki, Stalin's skyscrapers, Novy Arbat books, Ostankino and Shukhov TV towers, the White House and many more postcards. Not so long ago, it became possible to use stationary binoculars with a tenfold optical zoom on the Vorobyovs.

Observation deck near the RAS building

Height: 60 meters
Address: metro station "Leninsky Prospekt", Leninsky Prospekt, 32A, building 1
Price: for free

The only place in Moscow where you can almost see in detail the famous "golden brains" (the building of the Academy of Sciences). Views of the ancient Andreevsky Monastery and part of the Neskuchny Garden are included. The main disadvantage is the smoky Third Ring in the immediate vicinity and the fact that due to the tall buildings located on the banks of the Moscow River, the opposite bank is poorly visible.

Ivan the Great belltower

Height: 25 meters
Address: Cathedral Square of the Kremlin
Price: from 250 to 500 rubles

The observation deck of the bell tower is located at a height of 25 meters - in the first tier of bells. Climbing a steep stone staircase of 137 steps is guaranteed a truly regal view of the Kremlin and the Moscow River. Entrance to the bell tower is paid, but discounts are provided upon presentation of documents. Please note that children under the age of 12 are not allowed on the site.

Observation deck of Moscow State University (32nd floor)

Height: 230 meters
Address: m. "University", Leninskiye Gory, 1
Price: from 600 to 800 rubles
Website: http://www.32etazh.ru

The observation deck of Moscow State University is rather a generalized concept. At one time, the skyscraper was designed in such a way that every student and every researcher could admire Moscow from almost anywhere. Now, if you, of course, do not have a student card, you can get to the observation deck only by signing up for a tour of the museum. Tourists are also shown the Rotunda Hall of Columns and the Museum of Leaders. The site is open from Tuesday to Saturday, the tour lasts an average of an hour and a half with a group of at least five people.

Observation deck of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior

Height: 40 meters
Address: m. "Kropotkinskaya", st. Volkhonka, house 15
Price: from 350 to 450 rubles
Website: http://www.fxxc.ru

Of course, the entrance to the temple itself and the temple museum is free, but you will have to pay for the tour, as well as for climbing to the observation deck. Restored in 1997, the monumental building attracts with its size and scope, but do not flatter yourself: viewing platforms (not one, but four) are located between the bell towers of the temple at a height of only 40 meters. Nevertheless, despite the relatively low height, it offers an almost box-like view of the Moscow Kremlin, Crimean bridge, Poklonnaya Gora and Novy Arbat.

Height: 235 meters
Adre From: Mezhdunarodnaya metro station, Presnenskaya embankment, 12
Price: 600 rubles (for children - 300 rubles)
Website: http://moscow-city-lookout.rf

The observation deck of the Moscow City complex is located on the 58th floor of the Empire Tower. It was opened relatively recently, so the freshness of the sensations from lifting on a high-speed elevator at a speed of 7 m / s is guaranteed. Visible from above and modern districts, and the historical center of the capital. When visiting Special attention worth paying attention to weather- with low cloud cover or fog, there is a risk of not seeing anything. In addition to visiting the observation deck, the cost of the tour, which must be booked in advance, includes a story about the engineering and architectural innovations of the complex.

Ostankino Tower

Height: 340 meters
Address: m. "Alekseevskaya", "VDNH", st. Academician Koroleva, 15, bldg. 2
Price: from 450 to 1200 rubles
Website: http://www.tvtower.ru

When the tower was completed in 1967, it became the tallest building in the world. No joke: 540 meters, which is almost 120 residential floors. From here you can see the entire building of the television center, the building of Moscow State University on Vorobyovy Gory, Moscow City and Luzhniki. When visiting this observation deck, there are also a number of restrictions: children under 12 years old, people with mobility problems and pregnant women are not allowed.

Swissotel Red Hills

Height: 140 meters
Address: Paveletskaya metro station, Kosmodamianskaya embankment, 52, building 6
Price: for free

An endless panorama of the city is available to all visitors of the City Space Bar & Lounge, located on the 34th floor of the hotel. The view of the bar, which resembles a flying saucer that has landed on the roof of a skyscraper, is 360 degrees. It means that most of Moscow is visible at a glance. Surprisingly, even the skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya embankment does not seem like such a colossus from here. The hotel building is located almost in the center of the city.

Hotel "Radisson Royal" (former "Ukraine")

Height: 120 meters
Address: metro station "Kyiv" or "Arbatskaya", Kutuzovsky pr-t, 2/1
Price: for free

The most advantageous view of the White House, skyscrapers and Stalinist skyscrapers opens from the windows of one of the hotel's restaurants - the Italian Buono, located on the 29th and 30th floors. Panoramas at a height of 120 meters are really breathtaking. Beautiful views will go to everyone or almost everyone: most seats located along the huge panoramic windows on a covered terrace surrounded by greenery.

Residential complex "Triumph Palace"

Height: 250 meters
Address: Moscow, Chapaevsky per., 3
Price: free of charge if agreed
Website: http://triumphpalacemoscow.ru

The Triumph Palace residential complex is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest residential building in Europe. From its windows and from the roof opens great view to the center of Moscow. The structure has an original shape and resembles the monumental buildings of the Stalinist construction of the middle of the 20th century. The walls of the complex are lined with marble, ceramic granite and travertine, and overall height building with a spire is 264.1 meters.

Observation deck on the roof of the Central Children's Store

Address: m. Kuznetsky most / Lubyanka, Teatralny proezd, house 5 (Central children's store on Lubyanka). 7th floor.
Price: for free

An open observation deck is located on the roof of the Central Children's Store on Lubyanka and, despite its novelty, has already become one of the most popular viewing platforms in Moscow. Unlike many other viewpoints offering to view the center of the capital from the side, the observation CDM site allows you to see it from a slightly different angle - from the inside.

An excellent view opens up on Lubyanka Square and the buildings framing it: the complex of buildings of the Federal Security Service of Russia on Lubyanka Square (including the building of state security agencies on Lubyanka and a gray administrative building across the road), the Polytechnic Museum, shopping mall"Nautilus" (one of the brightest representatives of the "Luzhkov style") and others. Also, the observation deck on the roof of the Central Children's Store allows you to see the Metropol and Moscow hotels, the high-rise of the Swissotel Krasnye Holmy hotel, many churches and bell towers and endless residential areas to the horizon.

Observation deck next to RAS

Address: Leninsky prospect, 32As1
Price: for free
The most unknown. The view is similar to Sparrow Hills, but a little from the side.
Unfortunately, it has one big minus: in the recent past, a section of the Andreevskaya Embankment of the Moscow River right in front of the observation deck was built up with low-rise buildings, and the view was badly damaged due to their roofs. However, it is still one of the most impressive public views of the city.

Soaring Bridge of Zaryadye

Address: Varvarka street, 6с2
Price: for free
The newest. Great view of the skyscraper on the Kotelnicheskaya embankment.

• on the territory of the Moscow Kremlin will reward the master of 137 steps beautiful view on the historical buildings of old Moscow.
• Observation deck at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior – the best place to explore the central part of the city, and there is an elevator.
• The highest observation deck- at the Ostankino TV tower. Here, the height is literally breathtaking!
• Skyscrapers of Moscow City, as well as the hotel "Red Hills" - perfect place in order to enjoy dinner overlooking the evening city.
• Sparrow Hills and the building of the Moscow University is the most popular way to look around the whole city.

The points from which the most spectacular views open are in any metropolis. Moscow can also surprise them, and in all its diversity. You can admire the capital of Russia from high picturesque embankments, from the walls of historical monuments, modern high-rise buildings. Almost all of these observation platforms are open to everyone. Some of them are part museum complexes, others are located in Moscow skyscrapers, and others, as part of the Moscow landscape.

This observation deck can be number one on your list. It is located on Cathedral Square (Kremlin, Cathedral Square, entrance by ticket). This bell tower is one of the Kremlin museums. You can climb to a height of 25 meters, and on the way, explore the exposition dedicated to the history of the architecture of the Kremlin. The reward for diligence will be a delightful view of the historic central Moscow. In past centuries, when the buildings were not so multi-storey and dense, from the bell tower you could see the surroundings within a radius of 25-30 km. Due to this, the bell tower was the main sentinel point for the defense of the city. Today, because of the tall buildings, it is no longer possible to look so far, but this does not prevent the bell tower from remaining one of the best observation platforms cities. The bell tower received its final form at the beginning of the 17th century. under Tsar Boris Godunov - at that time it was built up to a height of 81 meters.

Remember that in order to climb to the observation deck, you need to overcome 137 steps, which not everyone can do.

Cathedral of Christ the Savior

Another observation platform in the center of Moscow (Volkhonka st., 15, entrance by ticket). on this site was originally built according to the project of the architect A. Ton in the middle of the 19th century, blown up and dismantled to the ground by the Bolsheviks in 1931, and then restored in the 1990s. This vantage point Compared to the Ivan the Great Bell Tower, there is an advantage: you can see the Kremlin panorama from it. At the same time, you don’t have to “take the height” at all: there are elevators in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, so climbing to the observation decks will be easy.

The height of the observation platforms, which are located at the corners of the cathedral (under the bell towers), is 40 m, and they offer an overview of the entire city center. This site is the most convenient option for those who want to combine the opportunity to enjoy the picturesque views with cultural program. You can see the Cathedral of Christ the Savior itself, and look into the museum at the temple to learn the history of its construction and restoration.

Ostankino Tower

The highest observation deck of the city is located on one of the upper floors (St. Akademika Koroleva, 15, entrance by ticket). Today it is the tallest building in Europe and the tenth tallest building in the world. The Ostankino television tower was built in 1960-1967. designed by designer N. Nikitin and architects L. Batalov and D. Budin. They say that the idea of ​​this stable structure was formalized into a project literally overnight: in a moment of insight, Nikitin proposed to give the base of the tower the shape of a lily leaf. The height of the tower's spire is 540 meters, and the amplitude of its oscillations can reach 3 meters. The building houses many TV channels and radio stations.

There are two public viewing platforms on the Ostankino Tower: open - at a height of 340 m, where you can get only in the warm season, and closed - at a height of 337 m. Such a huge height allows you to see all of Moscow and even the nearest suburbs. It is truly breathtaking here, especially in some places where the floor is deliberately made transparent. Here you can also ride high-speed elevators and see a small exposition dedicated to the history of the construction of the tower.

Skyscrapers of Moscow

Another viewpoint that has appeared in the city relatively recently is Moscow City, an island of modern skyscrapers in the city center. Observation deck on the 58th floor Empire towers» – best option: this is the only place from where the business center itself does not block the view (Presnenskaya embankment, 6, building 2, entrance by tickets). The tower is a modern business building with fast elevators (their speed is 7 m/s). The complex is located in the center of Moscow, at a distance of only four kilometers from the Kremlin, and is very convenient in terms of transport accessibility. The panoramas of Moscow City in the evening hours are extraordinarily beautiful - from here you can watch the sunset.

If you want to combine the pleasant with the even more pleasant, then in the same place, in Moscow City, in tower "Federation" on the 64th floor there is a restaurant "Sixty" (Presnenskaya embankment, 12). It belongs to the category of expensive establishments, but the prices are justified by amazing views: the main thing is to take a table by the window. The restaurant claims to be the highest in Europe. The quality of the cuisine is also highly appreciated by the visitors.

Another good vantage point located in the city center is the City Space bar in hotel "Red Hills"(Kosmodamianskaya embankment, 52, building 6). Its visitors can not only have a good time in an elegant bar, but also enjoy a beautiful panorama of the city - with a 360-degree view. This site makes it possible to see the Kremlin from a fairly close distance, as well as to see the famous ones - they are always easy to recognize even against the backdrop of modern buildings.

Sparrow Hills and the building of Moscow University

There are several observation platforms in Moscow, which appeared due to the natural relief, and you can visit them completely free of charge. One of the most favorite viewing platforms for residents and guests of the city is located on Sparrow Hills near the Moscow River (Kosygina St., 18). It offers a view of almost the entire city, including all the Stalinist skyscrapers. At the same time, in order to consider the latter, you will have to look around - the observation deck is located directly in front of the Main Building of the Moscow state university named after M.V. Lomonosov. The site is surrounded by a large park belonging to the territory of the university, and nearby is Botanical Garden university. Newlyweds often come to this viewpoint to walk and take pictures. In the evenings, bikers and sports car enthusiasts gather here.

A walk along the Sparrow Hills can be combined with an educational event: by appointment you can get to the Museum of Geography of Moscow State University(m. University, Leninskiye Gory, d. 1A). It is located on floors 24-31 of the Main Building, and this gives you the opportunity to get to another observation point. Thus, visitors will be able not only to see the famous Stalinist skyscraper inside and get acquainted with museum exposition, but also admire the view of Moscow from a bird's eye view. You can clearly see not only the city center, but also a large section of the Moskva River with new residential areas beyond it.

Poklonnaya Hill and the city center

Another viewpoint is located next to the station Metro Park Pobedy. Perhaps the view from it is not too wide, but this place is interesting as a monument military history Russia. Here you can visit

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It is as if wings grow behind our backs - such a feeling often covers us when we look at truly beautiful and beloved places in the capital. So why not see the city from a bird's eye view? Sparrow Hills, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Ferris wheel, the Moscow City towers - below is an overview of the best panoramic sites of the "golden-domed" for those who want to see everything and freeze with delight.

This site is not as popular as the famous observation deck on Sparrow Hills, and this is its charm. Here you will not meet tourist crowds and wedding processions and will be able to fully enjoy the view. In the viewing area: the building of the Academy of Sciences (the well-known "golden brains"), Frunzenskaya embankment, Boring Garden, Andreevsky Monastery, a monument to the first cosmonaut. Located on the 22nd floor sky restaurant Lounge, from the panoramic windows of which a stunning view of the metropolis opens. The establishment is known for its exquisite interior and a wide selection of European and Asian dishes.

The main Moscow panorama - the observation deck on Sparrow Hills - was opened in 1953, simultaneously with the new building of Moscow State University. This place is definitely worth a visit if this is your first time in the "gold-domed" and want to see almost all the main symbols of the capital: Stalin's skyscrapers and "book" houses on Novy Arbat, the Foreign Ministry building and the White House, the Ostankino TV tower and the monument to Peter the Great... The list can be continued for a long time.

Not so long ago, free binoculars with a tenfold increase were installed on the observation deck, and now the sights can be viewed in detail. A breathtaking view also opens from the upper floors of the main building of Moscow State University, which can be accessed by pre-ordering a ticket to the Museum of Land Ownership. The site on Sparrow Hills is one of the most popular places in the city: there are always a lot tourist groups, a visit to the lookout is also a traditional stopping point for wedding processions. In spring and summer, Moscow bikers and street racing enthusiasts gather at the Vorobyovs. Due to the large number of visitors, this panorama is hardly suitable for a secluded romantic date but see " best city Earth "almost from a bird's eye view at least once in a lifetime is worth it to everyone.

The famous TV tower, erected in 1967, at the time of construction was the most tall building in the world. Today, Ostankino occupies the eighth position in the world in this indicator: its height is 540 meters. Here, tourists are waiting for two viewing rooms: the open one is located at an altitude of 340 meters and operates from May to October, and the glazed one, at an altitude of 337 meters, receives tourists at any time of the year. A high-speed elevator will take you to the sites in a dizzying 7 seconds. The tour, in addition to panoramas, includes a visit to the museum of television and radio broadcasting and detailed story guide about the history of the TV tower. Over the years of its existence, more than 10 million guests have admired the panoramic views of Moscow from the tower, the excursion to Ostankino is still one of the most popular in Moscow, so it is better to book a ticket here in advance. If you want to climb the TV tower with a child, please note that children under 7 years old are strictly prohibited from entering the observation decks, and visitors under 14 years old are only allowed if accompanied by adults.

High-rise attractions also provide an excellent opportunity to admire the panoramas of the "golden-domed". The most impressive of them is the Ferris Wheel at VDNKh, 70 meters in diameter. A full turn of the wheel takes 7 minutes, during which time you can enjoy the view of the renovated All-Russian Exhibition Center, the Cosmos Hotel, the Worker and Collective Farm Woman sculpture, and the Ostankino TV Tower. The attraction is open all year round, so you can ride it even in cool weather - however, in this case, it is better to prefer a closed cabin. The cost of tickets is quite democratic: 300-350 rubles, depending on the cabin configuration. Before visiting the attraction, you can take binoculars, the rental of which will cost 100 rubles. Another Ferris wheel, which operates all year round, is located in Sokolniki Park - it opens scenic view to the park and surrounding areas. The cost of the trip is almost half as much: 150 rubles for adults and 120 rubles for children.

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A visit to Europe's highest restaurant Sixty will allow you to get several impressions at once: here you can see an unforgettable panorama of the metropolis, try interesting dishes and plunge into a pleasant festive atmosphere around. The establishment is located on the 62nd floor of the Federation Tower in Moscow City. The best tables with a stunning view of the city are located near the glass walls of the establishment, but the restaurant is very popular, so sometimes there are not enough seats by the window for everyone. However, it is worth visiting Sixty not only because of the panoramas of the city.

The chef of the restaurant, Carlo Grecu, is known to many as a true master of his craft and a specialist in true Italian cuisine. The interior of the institution organically combines the irony, simplicity and brightness of the era of the 60s and modern style: it's both chic and cozy at the same time. The average check in the institution is quite high, but dinner in the clouds against the backdrop of sunset is worth it.

A visit to the covered observation deck of the Empire Tower in the Moscow City complex will be of interest to those who are hard to surprise with traditional panoramas, as well as to all lovers of urban landscapes. The construction of the building was completed relatively recently, in 2011, and the panoramic platform began its work in 2014. From the 58th floor, there is an enchanting view of Moscow State University, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the White House, Ostankino tower. Of course, from here you can see the towers of Moscow City in detail - the landscape from a height resembles futuristic films and books by science fiction writers. The observation area is open daily, from 18:00 to 23:00 on weekdays and from 11:00 to 23:00 on weekends. The path to height includes a ride on a high-speed elevator that overcomes 7 meters in just a second. Visitors can get to the top as part of an excursion, during which they will tell in detail about the construction of Moscow City, guests will also be able to see the layout of the complex. The cost of visiting is 400-700 rubles.

Patriarchal bridge was built in the capital relatively recently, in 2004. Since its opening, the place has gained popularity among lovers and newlyweds: the bridge fence is decorated with many “locks of love”, which couples fix here as a symbol of fidelity and family happiness. The bridge offers a wide view of the Kremlin, the embankments, the Central House of Artists, Red October, the monument to Peter the Great and, of course, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. You can also view the surroundings from four panoramic platforms of the temple itself, which are located between the bell towers. Viewpoints are located at a height of 40 meters, from here Gorky Park, the Crimean Bridge, the skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment and Poklonnaya Gora. Muscovites and tourists will be able to get to the sites only in the excursion group. The program is conducted in Russian, English, German and French and will become a memorable point of visiting the capital for foreign guests.

Time Out, located on the twelfth and thirteenth floors of the Beijing Hotel, is one of the most famous "panoramic" bars in the capital. In addition to a great view of the city, the institution is also famous for its cocktail list: where else can you try vodka with a cold broth called “Blow of the Bull”? In addition to experimental combinations, the menu also includes classic cocktails, so everyone will find a drink to their taste here.

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The Ivan the Great Bell Tower can be considered the first "skyscraper" of the capital: after the addition in 1600, its height was 81 meters, and until the beginning of the 17th century, the bell tower was the tallest building in the country. The observation deck opened here in 2009, this event was preceded by a long period of restoration. From here, from a height of 25 meters, a breathtaking view of the Kremlin and the ancient streets of Zamoskvorechye opens. 137 steps lead upstairs - there is no lift in the ancient bell tower, so you need to calculate your strength. The observation deck is open only during the warm period - from April to October - and is open daily. The cost of a tour of the exposition, which includes a visit to the observation point, is 500 rubles. Children under 12 years old, unfortunately, will not be able to get to the panorama even accompanied by adults.

Restaurant with speaking name"Carlson" settled on the roof of the Central City Tower business center. Large windows offer a picturesque view of the historic center of the city. The menu features Italian cuisine, the quality of which is the responsibility of Chef Giacomo Combardi. The institution feels special atmosphere Mediterranean, which is so nice to plunge into after a hard day in Moscow.

A new observation deck, located at an 18-meter height, will open on May 1 on the roof of the main entrance to Gorky Park. Its creation was the result of a large-scale restoration of the main entrance arch, which has not been reconstructed since 1955. The viewing area is almost 555 meters, and according to the park management, it will be possible to climb here almost all year round. Visitors will be able not only to enjoy the views of the capital, but also to attend exhibitions and concerts at a bird's eye view - the site is designed so that it can be used for small events.