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Zhivopisny Bridge
Zhivopisny Most in Russian or Zhivopisny Bridge in English is a cable-stayed metal bridge which is located in north-western part of Moscow near «Serebryany Bor» park and leisure Area. It is a new one modern bridge which was built in 2007. Bridge is famous among Muscovites for its original futuristic design and for its bright red105-meter high arch across with over 50 cables. Under the arch a special construction – dome was installed to become a fashionable restaurant but because of the safety it was decided not to open any activity there on top of the bridge.
Today Zhivopisny Bridge is a popular romantic area because of impressive bridge design and many cozy walking areas which are locate around.
Nearest capital streets to the bridge are: Zhivopisnaya Street, Marshala Zhukova Avenue, Karamyshevsky Proezd and Krylatskaya Street.
Patriarchy Ponds
Popular and well known among Muscovites romantic location with dozens cafes, shops and picturesque old buildings around. These Ponds appeared in 17th century. At first at Patriarchy Ponds place was a swamp but in 19th century, when the capital was reconstructed after the biggest fire of 1812, this territory was also cleaned. Many famous Russian writers and artists were inspired by this always calm and nice area in the very heart of Moscow. For example, Mikhail Bulgakov’s «Master and Margaret» (world famous Russian writer and his world famous mystic and romantic novel) starts exactly at Patriarchy Ponds.
Patriarchy Ponds are situated at Presnensky District. Nearest streets are: Malaya Bronnaya Street, Bolshoy Patriarchy Pereulok, Maly Patriarchy Pereulok, Ermolayevsky Pereulok.
Taras Shevtchenko Embankment
Famous capital embankment located near Radisson Hotel (ex. Hotel Ukraine) in front of the Moskva City Center– business part of Moscow with modern skyscrapers. At night it is a lovely place of Moscow street racers but during a day and in the evenings it is a perfect place for quiet walks and amazing photos.
Nearest streets: Berejkovskaya embankment and Kutuzovsky Avenue, nearest Metro stop – Kievskaya.
The Kremlin Walls
Kremlin and Red Square are not only one of most popular tourist attractions in Capital but also a lovely walking area for all Moscow citizens. We advise to promenade along the walls and admire ancient and beautiful part of Moscow where first settlements appeared in the 2nd century BC. Ideal place for evening walks at spring and summer. At this are and nearby there are a plenty of pretty cafes, shops and boutiques.
Nearest Streets: Kremlyovskaya Embakmnet, Manejnaya Street
Alley of Love at Kolomenskoe Estate
Popular capital location for couples and romantic people. Ideal for walks and meetings at any time of a year.
Kolomenskoye is a former Royal Estate area with over 380 hectares of park territory, located on the bank of the Moskva River. Different interesting activities and cozy cafes are also available.
Kolomenskoe Estate is located at Prospect Andropova, 39, Moscow.
Ostankinsky Area
Ostankinsky area consists of Pond and Park and is also popular and sharmante area where you can admire not only the views and nature but also our famous Ostankinskaya Television and Radio Tower which is 540 meters high and has beautiful and colorful lighting at night. Pond was artificially set at the end of 17th century and is located near picturesque Ostankinsky Park and Ostankino Palace which was a summer residence and theatre of the Sheremetev family – famous Russian nobles.
Nearest streets are: Akademika Korolyova Street, 1 Ostankinskaya Street, Moscow.