Petrovka Street, Moscow

Name: Petrovka Street
Address: Moscow, Russia

#306 among attractions in Moscow

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Petrovka Street is a street in Moscow, Russia, that runs north from Kuznetsky Most and Theatral Square up past Strastnoy Boulevard and Petrovsky Boulevard. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°45'58"N, 37°36'56"E

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Центральный административный ок (Тверской)Moscow Russia

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Petrovka Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kuznetsky Most, Stoleshnikov Lane, Bolshoi Theatre, Petrovsky Passage.

0.4 miSE
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Kuznetsky Most, Moscow
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, Kuznetsky Most is not just a bustling thoroughfare but also one of the city's premier shopping districts. This iconic street, whose name translates to "Blacksmith's Bridge," has undergone a transformation from a historic passage to a...
~1700 ftSW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Stoleshnikov Lane, Moscow
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, Stoleshnikov Lane stands as a prestigious shopping district, exuding luxury and exclusivity. This pedestrian thoroughfare, with its historic charm and modern allure, is a magnet for fashion enthusiasts and discerning shoppers from around...
0.4 miS
Iconic home of Russian ballet and opera
Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
11 min walk • The Bolshoi Theatre stands as an architectural and cultural icon in the heart of Moscow, Russia. This historic venue, renowned for its opulent design and world-class performances, has been a cornerstone of Russian fine arts since its inauguration in 1825.
~1490 ftSE
Shopping, Department store
Petrovsky Passage, Moscow
8 min walk • Petrovsky Passage is an elite department store opened on Petrovka Street in downtown Moscow in 1906. The engineer Vladimir Shukhov, also responsible for the GUM and the Shabolovka tower, designed a covered arcade with two wide three-storey galleries covered with high-pitched semi-cylindrical glass vaulting.
~410 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Moscow
2 min walk • The Moscow Museum of Modern Art is a museum of modern and contemporary art located in Moscow, Russia. It was opened to public in December 1999.
0.4 miSW
City hall
Government of Moscow, Moscow
11 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.
0.4 miW
Square, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Pushkinskaya Square, Moscow
11 min walk • Pushkinskaya Square or Pushkin Square is a pedestrian open space in the Tverskoy District in central Moscow. Historically, it was known as Strastnaya Square before being renamed for Alexander Pushkin in 1937.
~1830 ftNE
Theater
Baku State Circus, Moscow
9 min walk • Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoi Boulevard, or Nikulin's Circus, is located on Tsvetnoi Boulevard in the Tverskoy District of central Moscow. It was the only circus in the city between 1926 and 1971, and still remains the most popular one.
~1960 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines, Moscow
10 min walk • The Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines is a private historical interactive museum that keeps a collection of arcade machines that were produced in the USSR from the mid-1970s. April 13, 2007 is considered to be the foundation day of the museum.
~320 ftN
Monastery
Vysokopetrovsky Monastery, Moscow
2 min walk • Vysokopetrovsky Monastery is a Russian Orthodox monastery in the Bely Gorod area of Moscow, commanding a hill whence Petrovka Street descends towards the Kremlin. The monastery is believed to have been founded around the 1320s by Saint Peter of Moscow, the first Russian metropolitan to have his see in Moscow.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Maly Theatre, Moscow
13 min walk • Maly Theatre is a theatre in Moscow, Russia, principally associated with the production of plays. Established in 1806 and operating on its present site on the Theatre Square since 1824, the theatre traces its history to the Moscow University drama company, established in 1756.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Petrovka Street?

Nearby attractions include Vysokopetrovsky Monastery, Moscow (2 min walk), Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Moscow (2 min walk), Tenement houses of the Partnership of Petrovsky trade lines in Moscow, Moscow (5 min walk), Monument to Sergei Rachmaninov, Moscow (5 min walk).

How to get to Petrovka Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Petrovka Street:

Bus

Рахмановский переулок • Lines: 38 (3 min walk)
Петровский бульвар • Lines: А (4 min walk)

Metro

Trubnaya (7 min walk)
Chekhovskaya (7 min walk)

Tram

Самотёчная улица • Lines: 50, 7 (23 min walk)
Метро Чистые пруды • Lines: 3, 39, А (24 min walk)