Moscow walking route: Red Square to Tverskaya Street
This 11.4 km walking route through Moscow covers major landmarks in the historic center, including Red Square, the Moscow Kremlin, and Saint Basil's Cathedral, then extends through cultural districts like Old Arbat Street and Zamoskvorechye before reaching modern residential areas and Tverskaya Street. The complete route takes approximately 2 hours to traverse on foot.
- Distance
- 11.4 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Moscow Historic Center
- End
- Tverskaya Street
- Stops
- 8
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Moscow Historic Center — The preserved medieval core of Moscow featuring narrow alleys, centuries-old architecture, and traditional Russian heritage buildings.
- Red Square — Moscow's most iconic public plaza surrounded by historic buildings including Saint Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin.
- Moscow Kremlin — Ancient fortress complex in the heart of Moscow containing palaces, cathedrals, and government buildings dating back centuries.
- Saint Basil's Cathedral — Distinctive Russian Orthodox cathedral with colorful onion domes located on Red Square, built in the 16th century.
- GUM Department Store — Historic 19th-century shopping arcade on Red Square featuring elegant architecture and luxury retail outlets.
- Old Arbat Street
- Zamoskvorechye District — Historic residential neighborhood south of the Kremlin with 19th-century merchant houses and preserved traditional architecture.
- Tverskaya Street — Major commercial thoroughfare in central Moscow connecting Red Square to major modern developments and commercial districts.
Useful for your trip
- Tip
- Watch Part 1 of the Moscow walking tour first to see the city's most iconic tourist landmarks before exploring the historic center and modern areas in Part 2.
- Tip
- Explore the narrow alleys of Moscow's historic city center to experience where old Moscow still lives and see centuries-old heritage architecture.
- Tip
- Visit Moscow's modern residential complexes to see the cutting-edge, 21st-century urban design and contrast it with the historic architecture.
- Tip
- View the video in 1080p Premium quality settings on desktop or mobile to enjoy higher bitrate and crystal-clear details of Moscow streets.
Video on this route
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