Sights · Our pick in Moscow
Moscow City
The towers on the river
The cluster of glass towers on the Presnenskaya embankment, with observation decks high above the city.
Our take
- Go up at sunset, then walk down to the embankment.
- Address
- Presnya, Moscow
About Moscow City
Moscow International Business Centre, known as Moscow City, is the cluster of skyscrapers on the Presnenskaya embankment, among them the Federation Tower and the OKO towers, with observation decks and restaurants high above the city.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Moscow City before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Moscow City are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Gorky Park4.6 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 19 min
- The Kremlin5.0 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 20 min
- The Bolshoi5.2 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Tretyakov Gallery5.2 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Red Square5.2 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 21 min
Rail terminals
- Belorussky terminal4.1 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Leningradsky terminal7.9 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 29 min
Location
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