Vagankovo Cemetery, Moscow

Name: Vagankovo Cemetery
Address: Moscow, Russia

#198 among attractions in Moscow

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Vagankovo Cemetery, established in 1771, is located in the Presnya district of Moscow. It started in the aftermath of the Moscow plague riot of 1771 outside the city proper, so as to prevent the contagion from spreading. ()

Local name: Ваганьковское кладбище Coordinates: 55°46'6"N, 37°32'56"E

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Центральный административный ок (Пресненский)Moscow Russia

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Vagankovo Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Moscow Zoo, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Central Moscow Hippodrome, Kudrinskaya Square Building.

1.2 miE
Zoo
Moscow Zoo, Moscow
32 min walk • The Moscow Zoo is a cherished green oasis in the heart of Russia's bustling capital, offering a tranquil retreat for both Muscovites and visitors alike. Opened in 1864, it is one of the oldest zoos in Europe and has since evolved into a respected center for wildlife...
0.9 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Theater
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Moscow
23 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception stands as a beacon of faith in the heart of Moscow, Russia. This Catholic cathedral, with its striking neo-Gothic design, serves not only as a place of worship but also as a symbol of religious diversity in a city known for...
0.8 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
Central Moscow Hippodrome, Moscow
21 min walk • The Central Moscow Hippodrome stands as a historic emblem of equestrian sports in the heart of Russia's capital city, Moscow. Established in the 19th century, this storied race track has been the epicenter of Russian horse racing, offering both locals and tourists a...
1.4 miSE
Tower
Kudrinskaya Square Building, Moscow
36 min walk • The Kudrinskaya Square Building is a building in Moscow, one of seven Stalinist skyscrapers, designed by Mikhail Posokhin and Ashot Mndoyants.
1.3 miS
Tower, Business center
Mercury City Tower, Moscow
33 min walk • Mercury City Tower is a supertall skyscraper located on plot 14 in the Moscow International Business Center, in Moscow, Russia.
1.3 miSW
Tower
Northern Tower, Moscow
34 min walk • The Northern Tower is a building in Moscow, located on plot 19 of the Moscow International Business Center. The Northern Tower was built by Strabag SE, with construction starting in 2005 and finishing in 2007.
1.2 miS
Skyscraper
Capital Towers, Moscow
30 min walk • Capital Towers is a complex of three residential skyscrapers with 295 m height under construction in Moscow, Russia. It is located near the Moscow International Business Center on a Moskva River bank. The three skyscrapers are named Park Tower, City Tower and River Tower. The construction started in 2017 and will end in 2021.
1.2 miSW
Skyscraper
ICity, Moscow
30 min walk • The iCity is a complex of two skyscrapers being built by MR Group in Moscow, Russia. The two skyscrapers are named Time Tower and Space Tower. The construction will start in July 2020 and end in late 2023. The estimated cost of the project is 23 billion rubles.
1.4 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Romen Theatre, Moscow
36 min walk • Romen Theatre is the oldest and the most famous of Romani theatres in the world. The theatre is a key object of Romani culture in Russia, and from the moment of its foundation in 1931, it has been a centre of attraction for Romani artists in Russia.
1.2 miS
Skyscraper
One Tower, Moscow
31 min walk • One Tower is a residential supertall skyscraper on hold along the MIBC on Presnensky District in Moscow. Its height upon completion in 2024 will be 442.8 m with 109 floors. It will be the tallest building in Moscow, and the second-tallest building in Russia and Europe after the Lakhta Center in Saint Petersburg.
1.2 miS
City hall
City Hall and City Duma, Moscow
32 min walk • The City Hall and City Duma would have been the new home for the Moscow government and assembly. It would have consisted of four 308.4 meter, 70 story towers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vagankovo Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Central Moscow Hippodrome, Moscow (21 min walk), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Moscow (23 min walk), Gosudarstvennyj Biologiceskij muzej im. K.A. Timirazeva, Moscow (24 min walk).

How to get to Vagankovo Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vagankovo Cemetery:

Bus

Ваганьково • Lines: 64, м35, т79 (8 min walk)
Станция Беговая • Lines: 27, 345, 64, 847, м35, Т65, т86 (10 min walk)

Train

Begovaya (9 min walk)
Москва-Товарная-Смоленская (11 min walk)

Metro

Begovaya (10 min walk)
Ulitsa 1905 Goda (14 min walk)