Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, Moscow

Name: Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street
Address: Bolshaya Nikitskaya ulitsa, Moscow, Russia

#336 among attractions in Moscow

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Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street is a radial street that runs west from Mokhovaya Street to Garden Ring in Moscow, between Vozdvizhenka Street and Tverskaya Street. Central, eastern part of the street is notable for its educational institutions and theaters, western part beyond the Boulevard Ring has many Neoclassical mansions and competes with nearby Povarskaya Street for the title of Moscow's Embassy Row. ()

Local name: Большая Никитская улица Coordinates: 55°45'27"N, 37°35'54"E

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Bolshaya Nikitskaya ulitsaЦентральный административный ок (Арбат)Moscow Russia

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Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gorky Museum, Shchusev Museum of Architecture, Patriarch Ponds, Government of Moscow.

~490 ftNW
Museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Gorky Museum, Moscow
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, the Gorky Museum stands as a testament to the life and works of the acclaimed Russian writer Maxim Gorky. Situated in a stunning Art Nouveau mansion, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the opulent world of early 20th-century...
0.5 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Shchusev Museum of Architecture, Moscow
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, the Shchusev Museum of Architecture offers a unique window into Russia’s architectural heritage. This museum, dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich tapestry of Russian building design, is a must-visit for anyone interested in...
0.5 miNW
Park, Lake
Patriarch Ponds, Moscow
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, Patriarch Ponds is a serene and charming area that offers a respite from the bustling city life. This picturesque neighborhood is centered around a large pond, which becomes a hub of activity throughout the seasons.
0.5 miNE
City hall
Government of Moscow, Moscow
13 min walk • The Government of Moscow is the highest executive body of state authority of Moscow. The Government of Moscow is headed by the highest official of the city of Moscow, i.e. the Mayor of Moscow.
~160 ftN
Monuments and statues
Timiryazev monument, Moscow
1 min walk • Timiryazev monument is a monumental sculpture in Moscow of the scientist Kliment Timiryazev. The statue was made by renowned Soviet sculptor Sergey Merkurov. It was installed in 1923 at the end of Tverskoy Boulevard.
0.4 miSW
Museum
Monument to Marina Tsvetaeva, Moscow
10 min walk • The Monument to Marina Tsvetaeva is a monument in Moscow in Borisoglebsky Lane opened in 2007. Authors of a monument — the sculptor N. A. Matveeva, architects S. P. Buritsky, A. S. Dubovsky. The monument belongs to the category "city sculpture".
~520 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
State Museum of Oriental Art, Moscow
3 min walk • The State Museum of Oriental Art is one of the biggest cultural institutions in the world for preservation, research, and display of Oriental art.
~800 ftW
Memorial
Monument to the Heroes – Schoolchildren, Moscow
4 min walk • The Monument to the Heroes – Schoolchildren is a memorial, established in Moscow in 1971 near the school building № 110. Dedicated to schoolchildren who died in the Eastern Front of World War II. The designers of the monument are the sculptor D. Yu. Mitlyansky and the architects E. A. Rozenblum and P. I. Skokan.
~1360 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Moscow
7 min walk • St Andrew's Anglican Church in Moscow is the sole Anglican church in Moscow, and one of only three in Russia. It continues the tradition of Anglican worship in Moscow that started in 1553 when Tsar Ivan the Terrible first allowed the English merchants of the Russia Company permission to worship according to their own beliefs.
0.4 miE
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Zoological Museum of Moscow University, Moscow
12 min walk • The Zoological Museum of Moscow University is the second largest zoological museum in Russia and one of the twelve largest in the world. The Museum was established in 1791 as a museum of Natural History.
~580 ftW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Greater Church of the Ascension, Moscow
3 min walk • 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street?

Nearby attractions include Timiryazev monument, Moscow (1 min walk), Gorky Apartment Museum, Moscow (3 min walk), Gorky Museum, Moscow (3 min walk), State Museum of Oriental Art, Moscow (3 min walk).

How to get to Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street:

Bus

Никитские Ворота — ТАСС • Lines: 15, А (3 min walk)
Арбатские Ворота — Музей Востока • Lines: 15, А (4 min walk)

Metro

Arbatskaya • Lines: 3 (12 min walk)
Alexander Garden (14 min walk)