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State Historical Museum, Moscow

#239 among attractions in Moscow

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Palaty boyars Romanovs is a museum of the Moscow boyars of the 16th-17th centuries, a branch of the State Historical Museum. The only surviving structure of the large estate of the Romanov boyars.

Coordinates: 55°45'10"N, 37°37'45"E
Address

Varvarka St., 10Центральный административный ок (Таганский)Moscow 109012 Russia

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State Historical Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum, Gostiny Dvor, Spasskaya Tower.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to State Historical Museum?

Nearby attractions include English Manor Museum, Moscow (3 min walk), Zaryadye, Moscow (3 min walk), Zaryadye Park, Moscow (3 min walk), Cerkov Rozdestva Ioanna Predteci u Varvarskih vorot, Moscow (4 min walk).

How to get to State Historical Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to State Historical Museum:

Bus
  • Варварка • Lines: с920 (2 min walk)
  • Red Square • Lines: с920 (5 min walk)

Metro
  • Kitay-gorod (7 min walk)
  • Revolution Square • Lines: 3 (10 min walk)

Tram
  • Яузские Ворота — Памятник Пограничникам Отечества • Lines: 3, 39, А (14 min walk)
  • Комиссариатский мост • Lines: 3, 39, А (16 min walk)

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