In the modern metropolis, most Muscovites spend a lot of time on the road and work. But how sometimes you just want to take a leisurely walk through the streets of Moscow. An excellent option for such a pastime is Yakimanskaya embankment - a place that is located in the historical part of the city. The unique facade of the XIX century and the view of the Moscow River will not leave anyone indifferent.
History of the embankment
The history of this district of Moscow dates back to the 15th century, when Golutvinskaya Sloboda was formed on the site of the embankment. The first inhabitants were the peasant population of the city, which existed at the monasteries.
Until the 80s of the 18th century, the area was regularly flooded, so it was decided to build a drainage channel and dams. Along this channel and located Yakimanskaya embankment. Since the floods were repeated anyway, in 1938 they decided to build another canal - named after Moscow. He solved this problem, and now the embankment pleases both guests and residents of the capital.
Its modern namethe embankment received thanks to Bolshaya Yakimanka street, which is located in close proximity. Since 1812, various factories and industrial production enterprises have been built in this area. The most famous were the factories of the Ryabushinsky and Istomin.
Yakimanskaya Embankment Restaurants
After a long walk there is a desire to eat deliciously. There are many restaurants on the Yakimanskaya embankment. The most popular place is the restaurant of Ivan Urgant and Alexander Tsekalo "The Garden". The best dishes from the Argentinean chef Adrian Quetglas will delight their visitors with Spanish, Italian, Indian and Thai cuisine. The interior of the restaurant is a greenhouse of exotic plants, as well as a subtropical garden. The average check in a restaurant is about 1500-2500 rubles.
An equally popular place for visitors to the Yakimanskaya embankment is the Reka restaurant. In this institution, in addition to delicious food, you can see the work of the most famous bartenders and promoters. Mediterranean cuisine from the famous chef Artem Martirosov will please the customers of the Reka restaurant. Also, customers can use free Wi-Fi, sing karaoke and smoke hookah. The average check of the institution is 2500 rubles.
The Waiters restaurant is located on the Yakimanskaya embankment of the capital, which will allow you to plunge and feel the atmosphere of Broadway musicals from the inside. European cuisine dishes are served in an unusual form: with dances and various special effects. One moreA feature of the institution is a bar card with a very wide range. However, it is worth remembering that The Waiters restaurant has a dress code and face control. You must come in clothes that would match the style of the event. The average restaurant bill is about 1000-1500 rubles.
Promenade walks
Certainly, Yakimanskaya embankment is one of the most picturesque places in Moscow. And this is really justified, because the diversity of this district of Moscow is fascinating. According to the modern program of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin "My City", the pedestrian zone on Yakimanskaya embankment has become an innovation.
This year, a single space was created for two embankments - Yakimanskaya and Krymskaya. The landscaping of this place is amazing: new tiles, mass lighting, embankment equipment with benches. All conditions for a pleasant pastime in the center are definitely created.
The largest attraction, next to which the Yakimanskaya embankment is located, is the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. This temple is central in the Russian diocese and hundreds of thousands of people annually visit this monumental historical place. Also within walking distance from the embankment is the famous exhibition hall "Manezh", where you can see exhibitions on various topics of interest to you.
How to get to the embankment
You can get to the Yakimanskaya embankment both by public and private transport. It is easier to do this on weekdays than on weekends.when a large number of residents and guests of the capital accumulate in the city center.
The nearest metro station on Yakimanskaya embankment is Polyanka station, which is located on the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya line. Also nearby to this area of Moscow are the Tretyakovskaya and Novokuznetskaya stations. You can get to the embankment by trolleybuses numbered 33, 4 and 62 and by bus number H1.
