Location: Presnensky
Top Things to do in Presnensky
What to do and see in Presnensky, Central Russia: The Best Things to do
The political, scientific, historical, architectural and business center of Russia, Moscow displays the country's contrasts at their most extreme. The ancient and modern are juxtaposed side by side in this city of 10 million. Catch a metro from one of the ornate stations to see Red Square, the Kremlin, the nine domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum, the KGB Museum and other symbols of Moscow's great and terrible past, then lighten up and shop Boulevard Ring or people watch in Pushkin Square.
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1. F. Shalyapin's House Museum
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
2. Temple of the Resurrection
3. Museum of Telephone History
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
The telephone history Museum is Russia's largest collection of telephone artifacts. In the Museum's collection is one of the first instances of a Morse apparatus; Chappe's Telegraph; samples of phones used during the two world wars; the device invented by Alexander Graham bell, and even telephone of the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.
Reviewed By JWD24 - Moscow, Russia
For all of us, with our memories of fixed phones, and our busy mobiles, this modern museum is both informative and fun. First, you need to make a little effort - come off the Garden Ring through an arch, walk a minute, pass the British phone boxes and the old telephone manhole covers - then press a door buzzer, and there it is, one floor up, a big, bright room overlooking a leafy yard - well worth the effort, and good for an hour easily. Someone has gone to a serious effort to collect a wide range of phones from all eras, and display them clearly, with some even available to handle. Kids will enjoy the option to "dial across the room" but there's something here for everyone. Staff are friendly, even the security guards give hints. Most naturally primarily speak Russian but some will try in English (and no doubt other languages) and there is some bilingual material. There are nice and affordable mementos, and a tiny cafe corner with nice coffee and tea. Surprisingly popular, with sometimes active but cheerful school groups. Recommended!
4. Gorky's House (Ryabushinsky Mansion)
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4.5 based on 289 reviews
Writer Maxim Gorky's residence from 1931 to 1936, this remarkable home is a stunning example of art nouveau architecture, highlighted by a twisting marble staircase, stained glass roof and flowery mosaic and stucco decorations.
Reviewed By sashphoto - Moscow, Russia
Excellently preserved art nouveau marvel in the center of Moscow. Reason it was kept well - because Maxim Gorky, writer, stayed there during the Soviet times.
5. Alexey Tolstoy Museum
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
The antique furniture, lamps and china in this apartment where Alexey Tolstoy lived from 1941-1945 helped him immerse himself more deeply into the eras he was writing about.
6. Patriarch's Pond
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4.5 based on 757 reviews
This green space in central Moscow is great for people-watching and an ideal spot for some rest and relaxation. The park’s pond also serves as an ice rink in the winter and is home to swans in the summer.
Reviewed By IsaacL897 - Indiana, United States
A delight on a cool summer evening. This is a popular, pleasant, walkable neighborhood near many theaters, so you’ll be seeing more Muscovites and not so many tourists. A lot of happy people enjoying the park, but you can spot the fans of Bulgakov’s novel by their smiles and mischievous expression! There was even someone cosplaying a character from the novel and there’s a Cafe Margarita across the street—packed full on the night I passed by.
7. State Museum of Oriental Art
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4.5 based on 170 reviews
8. St Andrew's Anglican Church
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Built in 1884, this Anglican church was restored and reopened in 1991. It is the only example of English Victorian church architecture in Moscow.
9. Church of the Great Ascension
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
This impressive church witnessed many important events, including Pushkin's wedding ceremony.
10. Catholic Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary
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4.5 based on 671 reviews
The Roman Catholic Cathedral is the only place in the capital of Russia where the atmosphere of the real church and the sounds of a large pipe-organ combine. A neo-gothic “Piece of Europe” in the center of Moscow is visited annually by more than 120 000 listeners. They enjoy organ, ancient, classical, spiritual and modern music. Concerts in the Catholic Cathedral of Moscow are held in free time from worship and are open for any people to visit. The organizer of the concerts is the charitable foundation “De Boni Arte”.
Reviewed By lannraig - Maidenhead, United Kingdom
I had previously researched visiting this Cathedral prior to my visit to Moscow and with the help the Moscow Metro phone app was able to make my way to the Ulista 1905 Goda metro station where it is a short walk to the Cathedral. This is the largest Catholic Church in Russia and a very impressive building indeed. Once inside there is an air of calm and this encourages time for reflection. Unfortunately, it is forbidden to take photographs inside which was unfortunate but nevertheless respected.
