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Zamoskvorechye and the river
Merchants’ quarter
The old merchants’ quarter across the river: the Tretyakov, GES-2 and the Patriarshy Bridge.
Our take
- Allow two hours with the Tretyakov.
- Address
- Zamoskvorechye, Moscow
About Zamoskvorechye and the river
Across the Moskva from the Kremlin, Zamoskvorechye is a quarter of churches and merchants’ houses. Walk from the Tretyakov Gallery to GES-2 on the Bolotnaya embankment and over the Patriarshy Bridge to the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Zamoskvorechye and the river before you go.
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What’s nearby
Distances from Zamoskvorechye and the river 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
- Tretyakov Gallery1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- The Kremlin2.0 kmWalk 26 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Red Square2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Gorky Park2.4 kmWalk 29 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The Bolshoi2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 14 min
Rail terminals
- Leningradsky terminal4.7 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Belorussky terminal5.6 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 22 min
Location
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