Greater Church of the Ascension, Moscow

Name: Greater Church of the Ascension
Address: 36 Bolshaya Nikitskaya, Moscow, 121095, Russia
Telephone: +7 495 690-59-36

#244 among attractions in Moscow

Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites

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The Greater Church of Christ's Ascension is one of the largest parish churches in downtown Moscow. It is a major landmark of Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street and Nikitskiye Vorota Square. It is named "greater" to prevent confusion with a nearby church of the same name. ()

Local name: Большое Вознесение Architectural style: EmpireCoordinates: 55°45'28"N, 37°35'44"E

Address

36 Bolshaya NikitskayaЦентральный административный ок (Арбат)Moscow 121095 Russia

Contact

+7 495 690-59-36

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Greater Church of the Ascension – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Greater Church of the Ascension?

Nearby attractions include Gorky Museum, Moscow (2 min walk), Gorky Apartment Museum, Moscow (2 min walk), Monument to the Heroes – Schoolchildren, Moscow (2 min walk), Ryabushinsky Museum of Icons and Paintings, Moscow (2 min walk).

How to get to Greater Church of the Ascension by public transport?

The nearest stations to Greater Church of the Ascension:

Bus

Никитские Ворота — ТАСС • Lines: 15, А (5 min walk)
Арбатские Ворота — Музей Востока • Lines: 15, А (6 min walk)

Metro

Arbatskaya • Lines: 3 (14 min walk)
Alexander Garden (17 min walk)