Vysokopetrovsky Monastery, Moscow

Name: Vysokopetrovsky Monastery
Address: ул. Петровка, 28/2, Moscow, 127051, Russia
Telephone: +7 495 694-64-37

#151 among attractions in Moscow

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Facts and practical information

Vysokopetrovsky Monastery is a Russian Orthodox monastery in the Bely Gorod area of Moscow, commanding a hill whence Petrovka Street descends towards the Kremlin. ()

Local name: Высоко-Петровский монастырь Established: 1317 (707 years ago)Coordinates: 55°46'1"N, 37°36'55"E

Address

ул. Петровка, 28/2Центральный административный ок (Тверской)Moscow 127051 Russia

Contact

+7 495 694-64-37

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Day trips

Vysokopetrovsky Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kuznetsky Most, Stoleshnikov Lane, Bolshoi Theatre, Petrovsky Passage.

0.4 miSE
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Kuznetsky Most, Moscow
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, Kuznetsky Most is not just a bustling thoroughfare but also one of the city's premier shopping districts. This iconic street, whose name translates to "Blacksmith's Bridge," has undergone a transformation from a historic passage to a...
~1980 ftSW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Stoleshnikov Lane, Moscow
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, Stoleshnikov Lane stands as a prestigious shopping district, exuding luxury and exclusivity. This pedestrian thoroughfare, with its historic charm and modern allure, is a magnet for fashion enthusiasts and discerning shoppers from around...
0.5 miS
Iconic home of Russian ballet and opera
Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
13 min walk • The Bolshoi Theatre stands as an architectural and cultural icon in the heart of Moscow, Russia. This historic venue, renowned for its opulent design and world-class performances, has been a cornerstone of Russian fine arts since its inauguration in 1825.
~1800 ftSE
Shopping, Department store
Petrovsky Passage, Moscow
9 min walk • Petrovsky Passage is an elite department store opened on Petrovka Street in downtown Moscow in 1906. The engineer Vladimir Shukhov, also responsible for the GUM and the Shabolovka tower, designed a covered arcade with two wide three-storey galleries covered with high-pitched semi-cylindrical glass vaulting.
~230 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Moscow
2 min walk • The Moscow Museum of Modern Art is a museum of modern and contemporary art located in Moscow, Russia. It was opened to public in December 1999.
0.5 miSW
City hall
Government of Moscow, Moscow
13 min walk • The Government of Moscow is the highest executive body of state authority of Moscow. The Government of Moscow is headed by the highest official of the city of Moscow, i.e. the Mayor of Moscow.
0.4 miW
Square, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Pushkinskaya Square, Moscow
11 min walk • Pushkinskaya Square or Pushkin Square is a pedestrian open space in the Tverskoy District in central Moscow. Historically, it was known as Strastnaya Square before being renamed for Alexander Pushkin in 1937.
~1570 ftNE
Theater
Baku State Circus, Moscow
8 min walk • Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoi Boulevard, or Nikulin's Circus, is located on Tsvetnoi Boulevard in the Tverskoy District of central Moscow. It was the only circus in the city between 1926 and 1971, and still remains the most popular one.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines, Moscow
11 min walk • The Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines is a private historical interactive museum that keeps a collection of arcade machines that were produced in the USSR from the mid-1970s. April 13, 2007 is considered to be the foundation day of the museum.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Concerts and shows
Novaya Opera Theatre, Moscow
11 min walk • The Kolobov Novaya Opera Theatre of Moscow is a theatre in Moscow, located at 3 Karetny Ryad. It was founded in 1991 by Russian conductor Yevgeny Kolobov and then Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov.
~870 ftW
Memorial
Monument to Sergei Rachmaninov, Moscow
5 min walk • The Monument to Sergei Rachmaninov was installed in 1999 in Moscow on Strastnoy Boulevard. The authors of the monument are sculptors O. K. Komov, A. N. Kovalchuk and architect Yu. P. Grigoriev. The monument has the status of a declared object of cultural heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vysokopetrovsky Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Moscow (2 min walk), Petrovka Street, Moscow (2 min walk), Monument to Sergei Rachmaninov, Moscow (5 min walk), House of S. I. Elagin, Moscow (6 min walk).

How to get to Vysokopetrovsky Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vysokopetrovsky Monastery:

Bus

Петровский бульвар • Lines: А (3 min walk)
Страстной бульвар • Lines: 15, А (4 min walk)

Metro

Trubnaya (6 min walk)
Tsvetnoy Bulvar (8 min walk)

Tram

Самотёчная улица • Lines: 50, 7 (21 min walk)
4-й Самотёчный переулок • Lines: 50, 7 (22 min walk)