Thought, Moscow

#300 among attractions in Moscow

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Thought is a sculpture made by S. D. Merkurov in 1911–1913. In 1955 it was installed on Merkurov's grave at the Novodevichy Cemetery. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°43'28"N, 37°33'21"E

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Центральный административный ок (Хамовники)Moscow Russia

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Thought – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Novodevichy Convent, Novodevichy Cemetery, Monument to Yuri Gagarin, Sparrow Hills.

~540 ftNW
Landmark 16th-century religious complex
Novodevichy Convent, Moscow
3 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Moscow, the Novodevichy Convent stands as a serene oasis of historical and architectural significance. Founded in 1524 by Grand Prince Vasili III, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has been a bastion of religion, culture, and politics...
~340 ftW
Resting place of eminent Russian figures
Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow
2 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...
1.5 miSE
Memorial
Monument to Yuri Gagarin, Moscow
39 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.
0.9 miS
Hilltop city and river observation point
Sparrow Hills, Moscow
23 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.
~1850 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport
Luzhniki Palace of Sports, Moscow
9 min walk • 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.
0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Druzhba Multipurpose Arena, Moscow
24 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.
0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Luzhniki Olympic Complex, Moscow
16 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 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Olympic Pool, Moscow
21 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 miS
Bridge
Luzhniki Metro Bridge, Moscow
26 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.
0.9 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Art Deco Museum, Moscow
24 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.
~300 ftW
Cemetery
Burials at the Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow
2 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Thought?

Nearby attractions include Burials at the Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow (2 min walk), Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow (2 min walk), Novodevichy Convent, Moscow (3 min walk), Krasnoluzhsky Bridge, Moscow (11 min walk).

How to get to Thought by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thought:

Bus

Новодевичье кладбище • Lines: 216, 220, 255, 64, м3 (2 min walk)
Станция Лужники • Lines: 216, 220, 255, 64, м3 (6 min walk)

Metro

Sportivnaya (9 min walk)
Frunzenskaya (23 min walk)

Train

Москва-Товарная-Киевская (27 min walk)