You can see better from above: where are the best viewing platforms. observation decks
The observation deck on Sparrow Hills is perhaps the most famous observation deck from where you can look at the panorama of the capital. This is what numerous guests of the city do, and the residents of Moscow do not lag behind - the views from here are really worthy of attention. Especially when you know where and what to look at, all the most iconic points of the city appear in a whole exciting story.
The site is part of sightseeing tour through the city, a favorite place for wedding photographers, a walking alley for students of Moscow University (whose main building is very close by), mothers with prams, romantic couples, and even an old meeting place for bikers.
Sparrow Hills (in Soviet times they were called Lenin Hills for a long time, and only in 1999 did they return historical name) is considered the right side of the Moskva River in the south-west of the city. Geographically, this area is located quite high (it is considered one of the seven hills on which, as you know, Moscow stands). The meandering river washes away the high hilly bank, nourishes the beautiful forest around, which makes this place one of the most picturesque areas of the city.
The observation deck was designed during the construction of the university complex and was built along with it from 1949 to 1953. The project was led by Vitaly Ivanovich Dolganov, a well-known Soviet architect who took an active part in the greening of Moscow and the creation of the landscape and park culture of the city.
Muscovites adore this place on the days of big holidays, when fireworks rumble over the city. On Sparrow Hills there is a "mission control center" - the main headquarters, from where they command all the fireworks of the city. Here you can clearly see not only the “local” fireworks, but also a multidimensional picture when you simultaneously observe fireworks throughout the city. For the sake of this opportunity, photographers and video operators come here.
In recent years, the observation deck has become even more comfortable than before. There were coffee houses on wheels, snack machines. The site is beautifully lit at night. The territory is patrolled by a squad of police, however, do not turn off your vigilance - the city of many millions attracts a variety of "characters".
Attractions
It makes sense to go to Sparrow Hills for at least two reasons: to look at the sights of Moscow from a height of flight and relax in nature.
Cable car on Sparrow Hills
From the observation deck you can clearly see several embankments - Novodevichy and Berezhkovskaya, Vorobyovskaya and Luzhnetskaya, connecting them with bridges.
Directly behind the stadium, the multi-colored domes of St. Basil's Cathedral stand out, you can see part of the Kremlin bell towers, the power of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Here you can also see another landmark of modern Moscow - a huge figure of Peter I, installed on the arrow of the "Red October", a very odious work of Zurab Tsereteli. Right there in the gap - the third "Stalin skyscraper" - near the Red Gates, and the famous Sechenov Medical University.
If you move from the central part of the panorama to the right, you can immediately see the fourth "high-rise" - the house on Kotelnicheskaya, the oldest residential complex on the embankment, living in which in the middle of the last century was a sign of special elite. The house is familiar to many - he played an important role in the popular Soviet film "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears".
If you move your eyes further, it is difficult to miss the Shukhov TV Tower - an engineering project of incredible courage and implementation, created in the 20s of the last century. At the moment, the tower is practically not used for its intended purpose and is left as a historical monument.
Even more to the right can be found in the panorama of the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences - a high-rise building with 22 floors, built in the 1990s.
In a word, it is difficult even to name another place, in addition to the observation deck on Sparrow Hills, from where you can see so many sights of the capital at once and understand how they relate to each other.
Panoramic view of Moscow from the observation deck on Sparrow Hills - Google Maps
Attractions Sparrow Hills
If you have reached the observation deck, be sure to look interesting places around. First of all, of course, the territory of the Moscow state university- until now the main stronghold of science and classical education in Russia. The main building of Moscow State University (it's hard to miss, it dominates the entire space around) has its own observation deck. The site is located at an altitude of 200 meters (24th floor). True, it will no longer be possible to get there for free - access is allowed only as part of an excursion group.
For connoisseurs of nature, the territory of Vorobyovy Gory is almost ideal: there is a botanical garden of Moscow University, the embankment of the Moscow River, Andreevsky Pond, many pleasant trails and routes: no matter which way you go, it’s great walking everywhere.
How to get to the observation deck
Kosygina Street can be considered a landmark for getting to the observation deck of the Sparrow Hills. Entrance to the site is absolutely free from anywhere in the street - free of charge and around the clock. Even binoculars here, giving 15x magnification, are available completely free of charge, which is a rarity these days.
View of the observation deck from Kosygin Street — panorama Yandex Maps
How to get there
The main landmark for the observation deck is the main building of Moscow State University (this is Universitetskaya Square). Very few passes directly near the University public transport. A trolleybus (route No. T7), which follows Kosygin Street, can take you right to the place. You can get off at the "Observation deck" or "Universitetskaya square" stops. Also on the square near the main building of Moscow State University, bus number 111 stops. From here you will need to walk about 500 meters to the observation deck. For more information, see the Mosgortrans website.
A funicular will soon open on Sparrow Hills, where you can climb from the embankment. It will start from the Luzhniki Arena and include 3 stations (one on the left bank, one on the right, and one on top).
Trolleybus stop near the observation deck — Yandex Maps panorama
Metro to Vorobyovy Gory
The most guaranteed way to get around Moscow (in terms of calculating travel time) is the metro. The observation deck of Sparrow Hills is located near the Sokolnicheskaya Vetka metro station of the same name. Leaving the metro, follow the signs - you need to exit towards the embankment.
From the metro to the observation deck is about 1.5 kilometers - you can easily walk them. It is more convenient to do this not along the main road, but to “cut off” the path by walking along the eco-trail. It is difficult to get lost here - there are signs along the way.
The coordinates of the observation deck for the navigator: 55.709315, 37.542163.
You can also get to the observation deck on Sparrow Hills by taxi. There are plenty of opportunities for this in the capital. There are mobile applications to call a taxi, such as Yandex. Taxi, Uber, Gett, Maxim, Rutaxi. Also, if you drive, you can use the car sharing system (car rental service) - Delimobil, Anytime, YouDrive and others.
Video: Vorobyovy Gory from a height (drone shooting), review
Where best view to Moscow City?
Views of Moscow from a skyscraper
Relatively little time has passed since the beginning of the construction of MIBC Moscow-City. Business skyscrapers that grew up in the very center of Moscow immediately became recognizable objects that attract everyone's attention. They are visible for hundreds of kilometers, by their presence one can accurately determine where the center of the capital is located and mentally visualize all the objects. historical center located near the Presnenskaya embankment.
What Moscow City looks like from the outside
It is difficult to determine where the best view of Moscow City opens from, because you can look at these majestic objects both on the territory of the MIBC and far beyond its borders.
At the same time, there are places where the center of business activity looks special:
Moscow City looks very impressive from the Taras Shevchenko embankment. Skyscrapers not only soar up, but are also reflected in the water, which visually makes them even higher.
Not only Vorobyovy Gory can be seen from skyscrapers with panoramic glazing, Moscow City is also very well visible from Vorobyovy Gory, especially if viewing telescopes are directed towards the center.
A beautiful view of Moscow City also opens up from the Ostankino TV Tower, the observation deck of which is located at an altitude of 337 meters.
Skyscrapers are clearly visible from Red Square, which is located at an insignificant distance from the MIBC by Moscow standards.
an excellent view opens up to the skyscrapers from the third transport ring.
Moscow city photo: inside view
The location of Moscow City is extremely successful, being only four and a half kilometers from the Kremlin, the skyscrapers harmoniously fit into the overall picture and have become an integral part of modern Moscow. During the construction of the business center, no historical monuments. The skyscrapers of the MIBC have grown on the site of a former quarry.
It is no less interesting to view Moscow City from the territory of the business center itself. An excellent view of the skyscrapers opens from the Bagration Bridge. As in the palm of your hand, the MIBC will also be for those who decide to view the skyscrapers from Tower 2000, the only facility located on the right bank of the Moskva River.
From all the towers, without exception, you can see the rest of the skyscrapers of the complex. Many towers are equipped with observation decks. In the Empire Tower, such a platform is located on the 58th floor at a height of 238 meters. The observation deck located in the western tower of the Federation complex is at the same time part of the high restaurant Europe Sixty, located on the 62nd floor at an altitude of 242 meters above sea level.
At first glance, this may seem strange, but one of the most the best venues for the photograph of Moscow City is the one located at the Tower 2000. From below, the skyscrapers in the immediate vicinity seem even higher.
From any of the observation platforms located on the territory of the towers, you can take great pictures of Moscow City and see the entire capital at a glance.
The complex looks very impressive at night. Luminous skyscrapers are majestic and beautiful, they attract the eyes of Muscovites and numerous guests of the capital.
At the end of the working week, we went to the Moscow City observation deck.
More than 230 meters above Moscow, surrounded by tourists, glass and concrete. The view of the capital from the 58th floor is excellent, but the tour and the organization in general disappointed.
I share my impressions of the trip and advice for those wishing to visit Moscow City.
How to get to the observation deck
The observation deck is located on the 58th floor of the Empire Tower (green with ovals). You can get there only with a guided tour, which is held on weekdays every hour from 19:00 to 23:00, on weekends - from 11:00 to 23:00.
For adults, this pleasure will cost 800 rubles, on weekends until 14:00 - 600 rubles. Children are allowed for 500 rubles.
I signed up for 19:00 in the hope of catching a cool sunset for spectacular photos. I think it's better to come later, at 20:00. The tour lasts about an hour, you will have time to photograph the sunset and the lights of the night city.
How to get there
Metro
The best way is by subway. Arriving at the station Business center” or “Exhibition”, exit immediately to the shopping center “Afimall City”. Next, move to the southern entrance to the same tower "Empire".
By car
Tickets are sold at the reception.
Tour impressions
It was a nightmare. Seriously, I expected a modern approach from such a place, an interesting presentation, but it wasn’t there.
About 50-60 people, many foreigners, gathered in the lobby of the Empire Tower. Everyone was invited to go to the elevators, which will reach the 58th floor at a speed of 7 m/sec.
Vzhuh - and climbed 230 meters above Moscow.
Before we had time to recover from the rapid ascent, a smiling girl offered to take a photo against the backdrop of the Moscow City photograph. This is the tradition, he says.
Having dealt with the photo, we went to the "observation deck" itself. It is closed and is an unrenovated room. Concrete walls, shabby ceilings, pipes and ventilation elements sticking out. And no, this is not a loft-style interior.
Okay, figs with her, with the room, they came to look at Moscow.
The view is breathtaking! The building of the Academy of Sciences, Moscow State University, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the White House of the Government, the High-rise building on Kudrinskaya, the Ostankino tower are clearly visible.
Here is a panorama with the Luzhniki Stadium, the bend of the Moskva River and the Third Transport Ring.
Construction is still going on around - not all the towers are standing yet. People and cars are tiny, children and adults are delighted. Most importantly, don't be fooled by the weather.
It's bad that they offer to admire it through dirty green windows covered with prints. Naturally, the photos are cloudy, with a greenish tint.
After 15 minutes, a girl-guide came, gathered a bunch of foreigners around her and started broadcasting. It was dull and unprofessional, so many people splintered off from the general group and began to just wander around the hall.
The essence of the tour is as follows: “Comrades, foreigners, this is the Federation Tower, it has 95 floors, and it is the highest in Europe. And this is the Mercury City Tower, and it has the highest LED screen in the capital.”
Just boasting to foreigners against the backdrop of concrete walls for 800 rubles. After the tour, there was disappointment and the feeling that we had been deceived.
At the end, they offered to buy photos that were taken at the entrance. Wouldn't you go?
Why do you still have to come here
And yet everyone should visit Moscow City. Not for the sake of an excursion, but just for a walk among the skyscrapers. There is a special atmosphere, you feel tiny among these giants.
From below, no less cool pictures are obtained.
Now 13 objects have been built, 6 more are in the process, and 4 are at the design stage. When creating the towers, specially designed B90 concrete was used. It is so strong that it can withstand even a direct hit from an aircraft.
Offices in Moscow City account for about 70% of all real estate. Another 20% is occupied by apartments and 10% - trading floors. By the way, in 2013 Ivan Urgant bought himself an apartment in the Mercury City Tower.
On the roof of the tower "Evolution" (the one that looks like DNA), there will be the highest wedding palace. The prices will be outrageous too.
Be sure to visit the Afimall City shopping center. In addition to many shops, there is a 35-meter dancing fountain.
The Bagration Bridge crosses the Moskva River and leads to the Tower 2000. It is also part of Moscow City, but is located on the right bank of the river. From there you have a great view of the entire complex.
While walking, the sun almost disappeared, and a very picturesque sky turned out. By the way, the iPhone 7 Plus camera pleases - the portraits come out just right, but they are noisy when there is a lack of light.
Cool pictures of Moscow City are still obtained from the observation deck on Sparrow Hills. Also picturesque rises "Moscow City" over Kutuzovsky Prospekt.
What is the result
Despite all the crappiness of the tour, we got a charge positive emotions and cool photos. Climb to the 58th floor or not - it's up to you. The view there, of course, is good, but stained windows and terrible organization spoil the impression.
I hope, when the construction is over, they will make a worthy observation deck, for which they will not be ashamed in front of foreigners.
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