Moscow is an ancient city full of attractions. Walking along it is loved not only by tourists, but also by its inhabitants. Every year new walking routes around Moscow are created. In terms of the number of pedestrian zones, Russia will soon cease to lag behind Europe.
The Chinese have calculated that to maintain good he alth, it is necessary not only to eat right, but also to walk for at least 40 minutes every day. Of course, we are not talking about walking along the polluted streets. Walking routes around Moscow allow you to enjoy a variety of architectural beauties, fountains, gardens and other attractions. Moscow, of course, is big, and it’s not enough to walk around it all on foot, but there are places that you should definitely visit.
Boulevard Ring of Moscow
There are 10 boulevards in Moscow. Each of them is famous for something. They were 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 be built outside the fortifications, so they were demolished and the territory planted. Only the name of the squares and the ruins of the ramparts remind of the walls and gates now.
Pedestrian walks in Moscow, the routes of which pass through the boulevards, are not limited to the main streets. If you look into the lanes, you can see interesting architectural masterpieces and historical monuments.
The length of this route is approximately 8 km, so 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.
Taganka walking tour
Walking from Taganka to the Kremlin, you can see many architectural monuments. Among the sights we should mention the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. It is located in the center of Taganskaya Sloboda. Previously, this area was called Bolvanovka.
Also a popular architectural monument is Batashev's estate, which is located on Shviva Hill. At the moment, outbuildings, the main estate, a church, a garden and two outbuildings are still preserved.
The Tagansky reserve command post is one of the most interesting modern monuments. 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 start near the Kremlin. Walking through its large territory, you can get a general idea of the ancientcathedrals, the Armory, necropolises, Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell and, of course, ancient cathedrals.
Art connoisseurs can visit the Tretyakov Gallery. There is also an opportunity to get acquainted with the interesting monuments of the Tretyakov Gallery, the sights of Zamoskvorechye, spiritual symbols.
New hiking trails
Not so long ago, new walking routes in Moscow were opened, which run along Pyatnitskaya Street, Maroseyka and Pokrovka.
Pyatnitskaya street is located in the very heart of Moscow. Its length is about 2 km. The route starts 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. Also, 10 architectural monuments were reconstructed, which amaze with their beauty.
If you want to get around the walking routes around Moscow on your own, 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, unnecessary advertising was removed from this territory, so the perception of the surroundings has improved.
Such a walking tour can be an addition to an excursion along the boulevards, because Chistoprudny Boulevard intersects withPokrovka.
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 tours do not allow you to see all the beauty of the city, so it is better to walk.
