Luzhniki Palace of Sports, Moscow

Name: Luzhniki Palace of Sports
Address: Khamovniki district, Luzhnetskaya naberezhnaya, 24, bldg. 2, Moscow, Russia

#75 among attractions in Moscow

Sport venue, Sport

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Luzhniki Palace of Sports, formerly the Palace of Sports of the Central Lenin Stadium, is a sports arena in Moscow, Russia, a part of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex. Built in 1956, it originally had a spectator capacity of 13,700. In the past it was the host site of the world and European championships in ice hockey, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, boxing, skateboarding and other sports. ()

Local name: Лужники Opened: 1956 (68 years ago)Capacity: 11.5 thous.Coordinates: 55°43'21"N, 37°32'51"E

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Khamovniki district, Luzhnetskaya naberezhnaya, 24, bldg. 2Центральный административный ок (Хамовники)Moscow Russia

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Luzhniki Palace of Sports – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Novodevichy Convent, Novodevichy Cemetery, Sparrow Hills, Druzhba Multipurpose Arena.

~1930 ftNE
Landmark 16th-century religious complex
Novodevichy Convent, Moscow
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~1630 ftNE
Resting place of eminent Russian figures
Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, the Novodevichy Cemetery stands as a solemn testament to Russia's rich and complex history. Established in 1898, this prestigious burial ground is the final resting place for many of the nation's most distinguished figures, including...
0.7 miS
Hilltop city and river observation point
Sparrow Hills, Moscow
18 min walk • Perched on the high banks of the Moskva River, Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory) offers some of the most breathtaking views of Moscow, Russia. This tourist attraction is not just renowned for its panoramic vistas but also for its rich cultural and educational significance.
1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Druzhba Multipurpose Arena, Moscow
26 min walk • The Druzhba Multipurpose Arena is an indoor arena in Moscow, Russia, part of the Luzhniki Sports Complex. It was built in 1979, and the first competition held there was the finals of the 7th USSR Summer Spartakiad.
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Luzhniki Olympic Complex, Moscow
14 min walk • The Luzhniki Olympic Complex is one of the biggest multifunctional sports complexes of the world, built between 1955 and 1956, located in Moscow, Russia.
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Olympic Pool, Moscow
20 min walk • The Olympic Pool, formerly Swimming Pool of the Central Lenin Stadium is an aquatics center that is part of the Luzhniki Sports Complex in Moscow, Russia. It was opened in 1957 and renovated in 1980. The 10,500-seat venue hosted water polo events at the 1980 Summer Olympics.
1.5 miNW
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Triumphal Arch of Moscow, Moscow
38 min walk • The third and the oldest surviving Triumphal Arch in Moscow was built in 1829–34 on Tverskaya Zastava Square to Joseph Bové's designs in order to commemorate Imperial Russia's victory over Napoleon.
1 miSE
Bridge
Luzhniki Metro Bridge, Moscow
25 min walk • Luzhniki Metro Bridge, also known as Metromost, is a concrete double-decked arch bridge carrying a road and a Moscow Metro line across the Moskva River in Moscow, Russia. It connects the neighbourhood of Luzhniki Stadium to Sparrow Hills. The bridge houses Vorobyovy Gory, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water.
1.1 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Art Deco Museum, Moscow
29 min walk • The Art Deco Museum is a museum in Moscow, Russia. It is one of the newest museums in the city, opening in 2014.
~1640 ftNE
Cemetery
Burials at the Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow
8 min walk • The Novodevichy Cemetery is one of the most famous necropolises in Moscow. It was formed in 1898 along the southern wall of the Novodevichy monastery, where there is a noble necropolis of the 19th century.
0.8 miSE
Street
Luzhnetskaya Embankment, Moscow
22 min walk • Luzhnetskaya Embankment is a street and embankment in Khamovniki District of Moscow along the Moskva River.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Luzhniki Palace of Sports?

Nearby attractions include Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow (8 min walk), Burials at the Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow (8 min walk), Thought, Moscow (9 min walk), Novodevichy Convent, Moscow (10 min walk).

How to get to Luzhniki Palace of Sports by public transport?

The nearest stations to Luzhniki Palace of Sports:

Bus

Новодевичье кладбище • Lines: 216, 220, 255, 64, м3 (10 min walk)
Станция Лужники • Lines: 216, 220, 255, 64, м3 (11 min walk)

Metro

Sportivnaya (17 min walk)
Vorobyovy Gory (25 min walk)

Train

Москва-Товарная-Киевская (33 min walk)