The observation deck on the Sparrow Hills

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This place have already become obligatory to visit for tourists on their trip maps. It offers the widest view of the city available year-round, at any time of the day or night – and, by the way, absolutely free.

The observation deck was built in 1949-1953, since that time it became one of the popular place among the citizens and guests. View here is really impressive and breathtaking. No other observation deck Moscow can boast such a wide panorama and more obvious attractions as a viewing platform on Sparrow Hills. If traveler wants to have a photo on the background of the whole Moscow, this place is necessarily to come.

You can come here by car, and it’s the best option. Or, you can use metro station either Vorobyovy Gory, or Universitet. In both cases the way from the station will take not less than 15-20 minutes.

Available excursions

Individual Moscow sightseeing tour by car (5 hours)

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Red Square

Saint Basil's Cathedral (Pokrovsky cathedral)

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Old Arbat

Bolshoi Theatre