Parks · Our pick in Moscow
Sparrow Hills
The view over the city
The wooded ridge above the Moskva, with the classic view of the city and the university tower.
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- Come at sunset for the view across the stadium to Moscow City.
- Address
- Gagarinsky, Moscow
About Sparrow Hills
Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory) rise above the Moskva, with a viewing platform beside Moscow State University’s main building, the largest of the Seven Sisters.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sparrow Hills before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Sparrow Hills 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 Park4.4 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Tretyakov Gallery6.3 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 24 min
- The Kremlin7.0 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Red Square7.3 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 27 min
- The Bolshoi7.7 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 28 min
Rail terminals
- Belorussky terminal8.2 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 30 min
- Leningradsky terminal11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 37 min
Location
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