Lubyanka Square, Moscow

Name: Lubyanka Square
Address: Moscow, Russia

#138 among attractions in Moscow

Square, Civic center, Historical place

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Lubyanskaya Square, or simply Lubyanka in Moscow lies about 900 metres north-east of Red Square. History first records its name in 1480, when Grand Prince Ivan III of Moscow, who had conquered Novgorod in 1471, settled many Novgorodians in the area. They built the church of St Sophia, modelled after St Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod, and called the area Lubyanka after the Lubyanitsa street of their native city. ()

Local name: Лубянская площадь Coordinates: 55°45'35"N, 37°37'36"E

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Центральный административный ок (Красносельский)Moscow Russia

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Lubyanka Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kuznetsky Most, Tretyakovsky Proyezd, Bolshoi Theatre, Central Children's Store on Lubyanka.

~1320 ftNW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Kuznetsky Most, Moscow
7 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...
~770 ftSW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Tretyakovsky Proyezd, Moscow
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, Tretyakovsky Proyezd is a prestigious shopping district that epitomizes luxury and exclusivity. This opulent passage, situated a stone's throw from the Kremlin and Red Square, is akin to a fashion runway, lined with the boutiques of the...
~1700 ftW
Iconic home of Russian ballet and opera
Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
9 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.
~450 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Central Children's Store on Lubyanka, Moscow
3 min walk • The Central Children's Store on Lubyanka is a historic and iconic shopping destination in the heart of Moscow, Russia. This monumental building, which opened its doors in 1957, was designed to be the largest children's store in the USSR.
~1920 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Petrovsky Passage, Moscow
10 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.
~890 ftSE
Museum, Science museum
Polytechnic Museum, Moscow
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, the Polytechnic Museum stands as a beacon of science and technology. Established in the 19th century, it is one of the oldest and largest technical museums in Russia, showcasing the progress of scientific thought and achievements through...
~530 ftNE
Museum
Lubyanka Building, Moscow
3 min walk • Lubyanka is the popular name for the headquarters of the FSB and affiliated prison on Lubyanka Square in Meshchansky District of Moscow, Russia. It is a large Neo-Baroque building with a facade of yellow brick designed by Alexander V. Ivanov in 1897 and augmented by Aleksey Shchusev from 1940 to 1947.
~1550 ftW
Square
Theatre Square, Moscow
8 min walk • Theatre Square or Teatralnaya Square, known as Sverdlov Square between 1919 and 1991, is a city square in the Tverskoy District of central Moscow, Russia. It is at the junction of Kuznetsky Bridge Street, Petrovka Street, and Theatre Drive.
~1410 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines, Moscow
7 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.
~1590 ftSW
Monastery
Epiphany Monastery, Moscow
8 min walk • The Epiphany Monastery is the oldest male monastery in Moscow, situated in the Kitai gorod, just one block away from the Moscow Kremlin. According to a legend, it was founded by Daniel, the first prince of Moscow, around 1296. It is also believed that a would-be metropolitan Alexis was one of the monks at this monastery.
~760 ftSW
55°45'29"N • 37°37'28"E
Nikolskaya Plaza, Moscow
4 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Business center

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lubyanka Square?

Nearby attractions include Solovetsky Stone, Moscow (2 min walk), Lubyanka Building, Moscow (3 min walk), Tretyakovsky Proyezd, Moscow (4 min walk), Russian Orthodox University, Moscow (4 min walk).

How to get to Lubyanka Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lubyanka Square:

Bus

Метро Лубянка • Lines: м2, Н2 (2 min walk)
Метро Лубянка – Центральный детский магазин • Lines: е30, м2, м7, м9, Н6 (2 min walk)

Metro

Lubyanka (2 min walk)
Kuznetsky Most (3 min walk)

Tram

Метро Чистые пруды • Lines: 3, 39, А (15 min walk)
Большой Харитоньевский переулок • Lines: 3, 39, А (17 min walk)

Train

Kalanchyovskaya (39 min walk)