Donskoye Cemetery, Moscow

Name: Donskoye Cemetery
Address: 4 улица Орджоникидзе, Moscow, Russia

#284 among attractions in Moscow

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The New Donskoy Cemetery is a 20th-century necropolis sprawling to the south from the Donskoy Monastery in the south-west of Central Moscow. It has been closed for new burials since the 1980s. ()

Local name: Новое Донское кладбище Coordinates: 55°42'44"N, 37°36'10"E

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4 улица ОрджоникидзеЮжный административный округ (Донской)Moscow Russia

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

Nearby attractions include: Donskoy Monastery, Gorky Park, Monument to Yuri Gagarin, Shukhov Tower.

~850 ftN
Baroque architecture, Monastery, Architecture
Donskoy Monastery, Moscow
5 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Moscow lies the serene Donskoy Monastery, a historical and architectural gem that has withstood the test of time. Founded in 1591 by Tsar Feodor Ivanovich, this Orthodox Christian monastery was established as a fortress to protect...
1.1 miN
Park with sports and open-air movies
Gorky Park, Moscow
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, Gorky Park stands as a verdant oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. Officially known as Maxim Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure, this iconic park, sprawling over 300 acres, is a cherished retreat for Muscovites and a must-visit...
0.8 miW
Memorial
Monument to Yuri Gagarin, Moscow
22 min walk • The Monument to Yuri Gagarin stands as a towering tribute to the pioneering spirit of space exploration in the heart of Moscow, Russia. This historical landmark honors Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into outer space.
0.5 miNE
Iconic steel lattice radio tower
Shukhov Tower, Moscow
13 min walk • The Shukhov Tower, also known as the Shabolovka Tower, is an iconic structure in Moscow, Russia, celebrated for its architectural ingenuity and historical significance. This steel lattice tower, standing at 160 meters tall, was constructed between 1919 and 1922 and is...
1 miE
Monastery, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Danilov Monastery, Moscow
27 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Moscow, Danilov Monastery stands as a serene oasis of spiritual heritage and historical significance. This active monastery, one of the oldest in the city, offers visitors a glimpse into the profound religious traditions of Russia.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Natural history museum
Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Moscow
16 min walk • Fersman Mineralogical Museum is one of the largest mineral museums of the world, located in Moscow, Russia. Its collections include more than 135,000 items. Among them natural crystals, geodes, druses and other kinds of mineral treasures. The museum was named after Alexander Fersman.
1.1 miN
Arts venue, bookshop and research center
Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, Moscow
28 min walk • The Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, also referred to simply as The Garage Museum, is a privately funded art gallery in Moscow. It was founded by Dasha Zhukova and Roman Abramovich as the Garage Center for Contemporary Culture in 2008 and was renamed on 1 May 2014.
1.2 miW
Museum, Art museum
Art Deco Museum, Moscow
30 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.
0.7 miNW
Park
Neskuchny Garden, Moscow
18 min walk • Neskuchny Garden is the oldest park in Moscow, Russia. With an area of 40.8 hectares and a former Emperor's residence, created as a result of the integration of three estates in the 18th century, it also contains the Green Theater, one of the largest open amphitheaters in Europe, which can sit 15,000 people.
~1510 ftW
Constructivist architecture
Communal House of the Textile Institute, Moscow
8 min walk • Communal House of the Textile Institute is a constructivist architecture landmark located in the Donskoy District of Moscow, Russia.
1 miW
Bridge
Andreyevsky Bridge, Moscow
26 min walk • Andreyevsky Bridge name refers to a historical bridge demolished in 1998 and three existing bridges across Moskva River, located between Luzhniki and Gorky Park in Moscow.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Donskoye Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Donskoy Monastery, Moscow (5 min walk), Communal House of the Textile Institute, Moscow (8 min walk), Donskoy District, Moscow (11 min walk), Shukhov Tower, Moscow (13 min walk).

How to get to Donskoye Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Donskoye Cemetery:

Tram

Серпуховский Вал — Кинотеатр Алмаз • Lines: 26, 38, 39, 47 (5 min walk)
Университет дружбы народов • Lines: 39 (4 min walk)

Bus

Серпуховский Вал — Кинотеатр Алмаз • Lines: с799 (5 min walk)
Хавская улица • Lines: с799 (12 min walk)

Metro

Shabolovskaya (15 min walk)
Leninsky Prospekt (19 min walk)

Train

Канатчиково (22 min walk)
Tulskaya (25 min walk)