For those who love hiking, kilometers of road and a backpack behind their shoulders, "old woman" Europe has prepared a lot of interesting things. In almost every country there are several dozen popular and not very trekking routes.
Choosing sturdy boots - and hitting the road!
St. Olaf's trail
Sweden - Norway
Immersion in the northern nature and culture of Scandinavia awaits all travelers who decide to walk in whole or in part on the Way of St. Olaf. It begins in the Swedish town of Selanger and ends in the GothicNidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. The trail was abandoned for a long time, but after the joint efforts of the Swedish-Norwegian authorities, it was mapped and marked on the ground, opening an exciting page of its cultural heritage for pilgrims and tourists. The route runs through forests, agricultural lands, waterfalls to the fjords, the symbol of Norway. Medieval churches, monasteries, traditional family farms complete the picture.
Story
Saint Olaf is famous in all Scandinavian countries. In the 11th century, he became the first king of Norway who managed to unite its regions into a single state. A lot of effort was spent on the Christianization of the country and the fight against paganism. Olaf's innovations met with resistance from the old nobility, and soon he had to flee from Norway to Novgorod. In 1030, the king tried to regain the Norse throne, but died in battle. He was buried in the Nidaros Cathedral, and a year after his death he was canonized. Thus, the path of St. Olaf repeats the last path of the Norwegian king Olaf II through the Scandinavian lands.
Route length
The length of the path through two countries, from coast to coast - 564 km. It is divided into several sections, for each of which detailed maps have been developed. In terms of time, the passage of the entire route takes 25-30 days. Many hikers cover the path in parts, others only pass the last section, which leads from Stiklestad through forests and agricultural fields to Trondheim (7 days).
Suitable season
Due to the peculiarities of the geographic location, the trekking season in Norway is short - from June to September. Most pilgrims complete their journey by the end of July to attend the feast of St. Olaf. It lasts for several days, and during this time many cultural events take place in Trondheim: medieval festivals, market days, exhibitions and concerts.
Helpful information
The St. Olaf trail is marked with special marks and is easy to walk. Accommodation is located along the route, from budget campgrounds and farms to comfortable hotels. The most economical option is to take a tent. Of course, it will become an additional burden, but it will give complete freedom in choosing a place to stay. All points where you can eat and replenish food and water are marked on the maps, so a map and a compass are a must for every tourist. You can use the route planner and find out the details on the sites Pilegrimsleden and Pilegrim.
Blue trail
Italy
The Cinque Terre National Park in Italy attracts millions of tourists every year. Hundreds of hiking trails run through its scenic countryside. One of the most famous is the Blue Trail, which connects small coastal villages and winds its way along the Mediterranean Sea.
sights
Former fishing villages - Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore - are located at a short distance from each other. Bright village houses hidden in the rocks by the water's edge, old castles, ancient structures, vineyards and unforgettable landscapes will give you many pleasant experiences. The trail runs alongside small beaches and coves, many of which are wild and secluded.
Route length
The Blue Trail is designed for travelers of all ages. Most of the route runs on flat terrain, so it is suitable for families with children and the elderly. The entire path of 12 km can be mastered in 4-5 hours, or it can be split into two days, stopping overnight in one of the coastal villages. The main road has many small branches, which are also worth walking along.
Suitable season
From mid-March to mid-October, the Cinque Terre has a steady dry weather, which is conducive to hiking. But July and August are the hottest months. In the other half of the year, the trail may be closed to the public due to prolonged rains and small landslides.
Helpful information
The trail is paid. The cost varies between 5-8 euros, the ticket price depends on the number of open sections of the road. During the high season, hotels and private pensions are in great demand, therefore it is recommended to book a room in advance.
Ring of kerry
Ireland
Experience authentic Ireland with Celtic folklore, fairytale forests, ancestral castles and hospitable locals on a tour of the Ring of Kerry. This is a circular trail through the scenic countryside of County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland. The untouched nature of the region has always been especially attractive to tourists, this road is the most popular tourist destination in the country after Dublin.
sights
Most of the path winds along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, so panoramic views and beaches are constantly encountered. There are also small fishing villages where you can take a break and drink a pint of beer. In addition to pleasing landscapes, travelers will see many medieval churches, fortresses, monasteries and other historical and cultural sites. The main attractions of the route:
- The town of Killarney with the national park of the same name, located nearby;
- Macross Abbey and Ross ancestral castle;
- 19th century Macross House;
- Derrinan's House;
- Sneem village and the ancient fort An-Shteg.
Route length
Ring of Kerry is a 179 km road that starts at Killarney and continues clockwise to Kenmare and beyond. You can travel along the route by car, bicycle, motorcycle, tourist bus or on foot. Buses run during the summer season and only stop at the main points of the route. The tour takes 5-6 hours.
For pedestrians, the Ring of Kerry stretches up to 215 km. The road runs slightly higher than the highway, offering beautiful landscapes for travelers.
The passage time depends on the degree of physical fitness and the body's ability to walk for several hours in a row. But, in general, you should count on 9 days.
The track is divided into 9 sections: Killarney - BlackValley - Glencar - Glenbeigh - Cahirciveen - Waterville - Caherdanie - Sneem - Killarney. The route is marked on the terrain with a walking man or yellow arrows.
Suitable season
You can walk along the Ring of Kerry at any time of the year. Snow occasionally falls during the winter months. It is worth being prepared for the rains. The weather in Ireland is changeable, so seeing all 4 seasons in one day is absolutely an everyday occurrence.
Ring of Kerry Route Helpful information
There is no shortage of restaurants, cafes, hostels, hotels and other tourist infrastructure in this region. They are marked on a map which can be obtained from the tourist offices. Admission to a number of cultural sites is paid. If you plan to visit each of them, it is better to buyspecial card ... It entitles you to free admission to all of Ireland's cultural heritage sites throughout the year. Detailed route information and .
GR 20
France
You can enjoy the beauty and natural wealth of the Mediterranean island of Corsica on the GR 20 route. The coniferous forests, alpine meadows and mountainous areas along the way make it the most exciting trek in Western Europe. There are 128 mountain peaks on the territory of Corsica, so mountain lovers will especially like it here.
Story
The route was laid in the 70s of the XX century, when in Corsica there was an acute problem of the outflow of the population inland. The goal was to "revive" the mountain pastures and prevent the ancient ferry routes between villages from disappearing. Soon a national park was created, and a little later the trail gained well-deserved fame among locals and tourists.
Route length
GR 20, which is 180 km of track, crosses the island from north to south and consists of two sections. The northern section starts at Calenzana and ends at Vizzavona. Because of the steep slopes and uneven paths, it is considered more challenging, but also more scenic. The southern section stretches from Vizzavona to Conca and is convenient for beginner trackers. The entire route takes about 15 days.
Suitable season
The best time to hike the GR 20 is from June to September. The road requires the tourist to be in excellent physical shape and skills of walking on rough terrain. In the off-season, the weather gets worse and becomes unpredictable, which is dangerous for beginners. During the winter season, the trail can only be used by experienced guided skiers, as most of the road is covered with snow.
Helpful information
The road is marked with red and white rectangles on rocks, boulders and trees. However, it is easy to get lost on the way, so it is better to take maps of the area with you. Along the route, mountain huts (shelters) are encountered every 4-8 hours, which offer basic accommodation and meals. The hut is a special one large room with wooden plank beds and mattresses. Places are filled on a first come, first served basis. There is a special area for tents nearby; it is not allowed to pitch a tent in other places of the park. The cost of accommodation and meals varies, on average it is 15 euros for a bed in the house and 6 euros per person for accommodation in a tent.
The GR 20 is a real hike, where sturdy boots are indispensable, so you should decide in advance on the list of necessary things and arrive prepared at the start of the journey. Information for backpackers about the nuances of the route and its updates has been collected on the site .
Lycian trail
Turkey
Walking Mediterranean Turkey on the Lycian Trail is an option for those looking to get past crowded beaches and hyped tourist attractions. Instead, the route is replete with landscapes of the Taurus Mountains, azure coves, rocky canyons, orange groves and picturesque ruins of ancient cities.
Story
Lycia is an ancient civilization that many millennia ago was located on the southern coast of modern Turkey. For a long time Lycia remained autonomous, later became a province of the Roman Empire, and after the 11th century it was conquered by the Seljuks. The best preserved from those times are the Lycian tombs carved into the rocks. They are easy to spot while walking along the trail. In addition, you can see with your own eyes:
- the ancient cities of Phaselis and Olympos;
- natural attractions - the Valley of the Butterflies and the Goynuk Canyon;
- the famous Chimera fires, eternally burning on Mount Yanartash;
- the pilgrim city of Mira and the Church of St. Nicholas (known in Orthodoxy as Nicholas the Wonderworker);
- scenic coastal villages Kabak, Oludeniz, Chirali;
- endless Patara beach and more.
Route length
The Lycian Trail, 540 km away, runs from Fethiye to Antalya. It runs between the mountains and the coast along goat and walking paths. Sometimes there are steep and rocky slopes. The starting point is in the village of Oludeniz, a two-hour drive from Dalaman airport. The final destination is located near the international airport in Antalya. The entire route is designed for 29 days, but usually travelers choose to pass only a few sections of the road. Some of them run close to settlements and are suitable for day trips.
Suitable season
The best time to complete the route is April-June and September-November. Summers in Lycia are too hot and tiring for long walks, and in winter, prolonged rains are possible.
Helpful information
The signpost of the Lycian Way is a red and white rectangle. On the winding sections of the road, rocks and stones are generously marked; on a flat path, signs are less common. The wrong direction is marked on the ground with a red cross. While the map is considered optional for short walks, it will come in handy for long distances. It contains the necessary information: places of accommodation, settlements, sources of drinking water. Every 10 km there are small villages, equipped campings or private boarding houses where you can spend the night. But on some sections of the path, your own tent is the only option for rest, so you should carefully study the information before the hike.
More useful trail details and tips for hikers can be found .
King's Trail (Kungsleden)
Sweden
For the harsh northern nature and ringing silence, you need to go to Sweden. Kungsleden is one of the most famous hiking trails in this Scandinavian country, which runs beyond the Arctic Circle in fabulous Lapland. Pine, birch and spruce forests, glaciers, mountain rivers and massifs - all the natural diversity of this region is presented on the Royal Trail.
sights
Kungsleden owes its origin to the Swedish Tourism Association, which since the beginning of the 20th century has been trying to make the country's Arctic landscapes accessible to local and foreign tourists. The route runs through the picturesque mountains of Lapland and crosses:
- Abisko National Park with the station of the same name. V in winter this place becomes a center of pilgrimage for tourists who come from all over the world to admire the northern lights;
- the most the highest mountain in Sweden - Kebnekaise;
- mountain villages Hemavan and Tärnaby;
- Lapland's treasures: Stora Sjöfallet, Pieljekaise and Sareks National Parks.
Route length
About 440 km of the trail stretch between the villages of Abisku in the north and Hemavan in the south. The route is divided into 4 sections (Abisko-Singi-Kvikkjokk-Ammarnäs-Hemavan), each of which involves one week of travel. The most popular hiking part of the trail is the section between Abisku and Kebnekaise.
Suitable season
The summer season, which is considered the best period for conquering the route, lasts from mid-June to the end of September. In winter, from mid-February to the end of April, the trail can be traversed on skis or snowmobiles. In the off-season, the weather can be unpredictable due to early or late snowfall.
Helpful information
The trail stands out on the ground, and its awkward sections are well equipped. The boardwalks cover too swampy ground, bridges have been built between the mountain rivers, and ferries between the lakes work in the summer months. Almost along the entire route, there are huts where you can wait out the bad weather, spend the night and cook food. Or set up a tent nearby for a small fee. Detailed information about the route is located
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Walking around the capital is a real holiday for photographers, history and architecture lovers. They will allow you to feel the energy of a modern city, inspire new achievements, and allow you to stay in good physical shape. All you need for a walk is a comfortable outfit and shoes, a camera and a well thought out route.
Metro station "Lubyanka"
There are many parks, buildings and beauties in the capital; it will take more than one day to get around them. Therefore, it is better to build the first familiarization route in the city center. It is convenient to start from Lubyanskaya Square, where the metro station of the same name is located. From here you should go to the lively Nikolskaya Street.
Nikolskaya street
Nikolskaya Street is one of the oldest in Moscow. In the 19th century, there were offices of major entrepreneurs, an elite restaurant and a prestigious hotel. Currently, the first floors of old houses are given over to expensive boutiques and shops. Since 2013, after reconstruction, Nikolskaya Street has become a pedestrian street. Perfect order reigns here, places for rest are equipped. 
the Red Square
After passing by Nikolsky rows and the Kazan Cathedral, Red Square opens to the participants of the pedestrian marathon. Its architecture and grandeur can be admired endlessly. However, do not slow down the rhythm of your steps. You should go through the square to the end and head towards the Bolshoi Zamoskvoretsky Bridge. 
Kremlin embankment
The embankment avenue stretches along the southern Kremlin wall. It is separated from the waters of the Moskva River by a parapet, near which you can admire the surrounding landscapes. There is a linden alley between the roadway and the Kremlin wall. The wide crowns of relict trees will allow you to rest a little before moving to a new goal. 
Cathedral of Christ the Savior
The magnificent Cathedral of Christ the Savior with its golden domes immortalized the memory of the victory over the French in 1812. While walking, you should limit yourself to its external inspection and head to the Patriarch Bridge. 
Patriarshy Bridge
The graceful bridge was built in 2004, stylized as architecture of the XIX century. It crosses the Moskva River and the Vodootvodny Canal, connects the territory of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior with Yakimanskaya, Bersenevskaya and Prechistenskaya embankments. Walking along the bridge is an opportunity to enjoy picturesque views and feel the coolness of the river. 
Strelka Institute
From the height of the Patriarch Bridge you can see the building of the modern institute of media, architecture and design "Strelka". It was founded in 2009, its activities are aimed at improving the appearance of modern cities.
Moscow, Bersenevskaya embankment, 14, p. 5A
Kropotkinskaya (Sokolnicheskaya line)
"Muzeon" - park of arts
The last point of the walking route is the Muzeon Park. Here you can stop, take a breath and slowly examine the sculptures in the open air. The collection is divided into several thematic zones and showcases over 1000 works by Soviet and Russian sculptors. Concerts, photo exhibitions, sports events are often held in the park. Perhaps you can get on them and relax after an active marathon.
Moscow, st. Krymsky Val, 2
Oktyabrskaya (Ring line)
Photo source: photobank "Lori"
Once they make the decision to go hiking, most people get the hobby for the rest of their lives. It is difficult to say exactly why this is happening: the opinions of travelers differ, everyone finds on the way what he lacked for happiness. Here, in the bosom of nature, far from the benefits of modern life, people are actively engaged in self-knowledge, improve their moral and volitional qualities, learn to look at the world and their fellow travelers in a new way, begin to appreciate and enjoy every moment of life.
The capacious formula "the walker will master the road" is not just a beautiful phrase, it perfectly accurately reveals the essence of one of the most popular types of outdoor activities - hiking... And the advantages of this type of active recreation are more than enough. Walking at moderate intensity is a surefire way to avoid many health problems. Long walks tone the body, stimulate muscle activity, improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system and lift the mood. Hiking is the best way to unite people, promote mutual assistance and develop a team spirit.
Hiking attracts both professional athletes and amateur tourists. In classic walking tourism, there are six categories of difficulty, which are determined depending on the nature of the terrain and the duration of the route.
The physical fitness and technical equipment of the group of travelers plays an important role in the multi-day hiking trip over rough terrain. Many seasoned tourists, long before the onset of the tourist season, carefully prepare their equipment to suit the planned route and anticipated weather conditions.
The Adventure Club has developed hundreds of exciting trips for all lovers of active and educational recreation. A variety of hikes under the guidance of professional instructors allows you to go on a pilgrimage on foot for both the elderly and families with children with minimal training without the slightest risk. If you are unsure of your physical fitness, check out the car tours.
We offer tours to the most remote and interesting corners of our planet with various options for accommodation and equipment transportation. In a circle of like-minded people, you can fully take a break from the bustle of the city, "conjure" by the bowler hat on the fire, sing songs with a guitar, capture stunning sunrises and sunsets in memory and in the photo, feel the unity with the surrounding nature, as well as get acquainted with cultural attractions and representatives of the animal world of the region under study.
Walking around Moscow on foot
Tired of staying at home? Then let's go for a walk! We present you with a selection of the most beautiful hiking spots:
Including the observation deck, the embankment, the Moscow State University, the area around the Moscow State University.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "University", "Vorobyovy Gory"
2. Park "Tsaritsyno"
Architectural and historical complex
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Orekhovo", "Tsaritsyno"
Pond near st. Malaya Bronnaya
Location: Moscow, Mayakovskaya metro station
4. Park "Sokolniki"
Including ponds.
Location: Moscow, Sokolniki metro station
Chistoprudny Boulevard, territory from metro Chistye Prudy to the pond
Location: Moscow, metro station "Chistye Prudy"
6. Park "Kolomenskoye"
State United Museum-Reserve Kolomenskoye.
Location: Moscow, Kolomenskoye metro station
From the Arbatskaya metro station to the Smolenskaya metro station, including cafes, adjacent houses, lanes, monuments and more.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Arbatskaya", "Smolenskaya", "Library im. IN AND. Lenin "
Exhibition center, including cafe, ferris wheel, etc.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "VDNKh", "VVTs"
Located between the streets of the Soviet Army, Olympic Avenue and Suvorovskaya Square. Monument of gardening art.
Location: Moscow, metro stations Prospekt Mira, Tsvetnoy Bulvar, Novoslobodskaya
Including the temple itself, the park near the temple, a monument to the Emperor of Russia Alexander II
Location: Moscow, metro station "Kropotkinskaya"
Views of fountains, love trees with castles. Connects Bolotnaya Square with Kadashevskaya Embankment. From the side of Bolotnaya Square, the bridge goes to the monument to I.E. Repin, from the opposite side - to Lavrushinsky Lane
12. Tretyakov Gallery
Including Lavrushinsky lane, fountain, Tretyakov gallery.
Location: Moscow, metro station "Tretyakovskaya"
Memorial complex "Victory Park", the park around it, the Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War.
14. A boring garden
One of the oldest parks in Moscow, it consists of three manors from the 18th century, there is the "Alley of Love".
Location: Leninsky Prospect, 30, metro station "Leninsky Prospect", exit to the store "Spartak", then 5 minutes walk to Leninsky Prospect or metro station "Oktyabrskaya" and on tr. 4, 33, 62 to the stop of the metro station "Leninsky Prospekt"
15. Park "Kuskovo"
The Kuskovo estate is an architectural and artistic ensemble of the 18th century, a park, ponds.
Location: metro station "Ryazansky prospect", then bus. 133, 208 to the stop "Museum Kuskovo" or st. Youth, 2
16. Hermitage Garden
Monument of gardening art.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Chekhovskaya", "Tsvetnoy Boulevard", opposite the street Karetny Ryad
It runs along the Moskva River, from the Park Kultury metro station to ul. Khamovnichesky Val, Vorobyovy Gory metro station
Location: Moscow, metro station "Park Kultury"
18. Pushkin Bridge - Old Andreevsky Bridge
The pedestrian bridge connects the Pushkinskaya embankment of the Neskuchny garden with the Frunzenskaya embankment.
Location: Moscow, Frunzenskaya metro station
Consists of two parts: PKiO Izmailovsky and Izmailovsky forest park, which are separated by the Main alley
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Partizanskaya", "Izmailovskaya"
20. Botanical Garden
Ponds, paths, alleys, Japanese garden.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Vladykino", "Botanical Garden"
Manor, park, pond.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Volzhskaya", "Kuzminki"
22. Pushkin Square
Including the monument to Pushkin, the Pushkinsky cinema, fountains, Strastnoy Boulevard.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Pushkinskaya", "Chekhovskaya"
23. Arc de Triomphe
Installed in honor of the victory of the Russian people in the Patriotic War of 1812. Located on Victory Square (Kutuzovsky Prospect) in the area of Poklonnaya Gora.
Location: Moscow, metro station "Park Pobedy"
24. Estate Arkhangelskoe
The estate is located on the banks of the Moskva River in the Krasnogorsk District of the Moscow Region.
Location: Moscow, metro station "Tushinskaya", ed. No. 549 or No. 541 to the stop. "Arkhangelskoe" or minibus No. 151 to the stop. "Sanatorium"
25. Tsvetnoy Boulevard
Fountain, sculptures, square. It runs from Trubnaya Square to the Garden Ring.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Tsvetnoy Bulvar", "Sretensky Boulevard"
26. Historic Center
Alexander Garden, grotto in Alexander Garden, Red Square, Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Teatralnaya", "Okhotny Ryad"
27. River Station
Through the park "Friendship" and directly to the very embankment at the Moskva River Severny River Port.
Location: Moscow, Rechnoy Vokzal metro station
28. Tverskoy Boulevard
Monument to Sergei Yesenin, square, fountain.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Tverskaya", "Pushkinskaya"
A beautiful view of the Moskva River, near Bolotnaya Square and Luzhkov Bridge. It starts from the western arrow of the island between the Vodootvodny Canal and the Moskva River, and ends at the Small Moskvoretsky Bridge. Serafimovich Street, Bolotnaya Square, Faleevsky Lane overlook the embankment.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Tretyakovskaya", "Borovitskaya"
30. China Town
History Center. Within Kitay-gorod there are such famous architectural and historical monuments as the Resurrection Gate, GUM, Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, etc.
Location: Moscow, metro station "Kitay-Gorod"
Forest in the west of Moscow, in the bend of the Moskva River, on an artificial island formed by the Khoroshevskoe straightening channel. It is connected with Marshal Zhukov Avenue by a road bridge.
Location: Moscow, Krylatskoe metro station
Museum-estate Ostankino, pond, television center.
Location: Moscow, metro station "VDNKh"
Located next to the Kremlin's Spassky Gate, it connects Vasilievsky Spusk, Varvarka Street with Bolshaya Ordynka Street.
Location: Metro stations "Kitay-Gorod", "Tretyakovskaya", "Okhotny Ryad"
A beautiful view of the Moskva River, a beautiful, cozy pedestrian bridge near the Kievsky railway station.
Location: Moscow, Kievskaya metro station
An old street in Moscow, runs from Manezhnaya street.
Location: Moscow, metro station "Library im. Lenin "to the Arbatskiye Vorota square, located between Znamenka and Bolshaya Nikitskaya
Own cor.
Photos from open sources
Moscow, of course, is large, but its entire center can be easily explored on foot. The capital has retained the structure of a traditional Russian city - in the middle there is a fortress, from which streets radiate in beams and circles. Therefore, all walks in the center can be started from the Kremlin. Several routes are suggested below:
Kremlin - metro station "Smolenskaya"
The route from the Kremlin to the Smolenskaya metro station stretches for about 3 km. You need to get off the metro at the Teatralnaya or Okhotny Ryad stations and walk along Mokhovaya Street to the side. On the right hand, there will first be the National Hotel (house no. 15), built in 1903 by the architect Alexander Ivanov. There is an interesting mosaic under the roof of the building. Further down Mokhovaya Street, two old buildings of Moscow University (houses # 11 and 9) will appear on your right, and the central exhibition hall "Manezh" (house # 1) on your left. When you reach the Lenin Library metro station, turn right to Vozdvizhenka Street. After a while you will reach the Arbatskaya metro station. On the right, directly opposite the exit of the Arbatskaya station, there will be a Moorish-style mansion of Arseny Morozov (house no. 16). This is one of the strangest buildings in Moscow, built at the end of the 19th century. According to legend, when the house was ready, Morozov's mother said that before only she knew that her son had bad taste, but now all of Moscow will know it. However, tastes are changing: over time, Muscovites sincerely fell in love with this building, and today Vozdvizhenka is already unthinkable without it. If you walk a few meters forward, you will find yourself at an underpass. On it you can go to the other side of the street to find yourself on Arbat Square. On it there is a cinema "Khudozhestvenny" (house number 14) - one of the oldest in Moscow: back in 1909, an electro-theater was opened in this building. Behind "Khudozhestvenny" is the old metro station "Arbatskaya" (in Moscow there are two "Arbat" and "Smolensk" stations - old and new). It is stylized as a mausoleum.
Along the underground passage you need to go to the other side, and you will find yourself at the beginning of two Arbats - Old and New. On the corner between them there will be a restaurant "Prague" (house No. 2 on Arbat Square). From the side of Old Arbat in the same building there is the entrance to the store where you can buy culinary products from the most famous Moscow restaurant. Then you can move along the Old or New Arbat. Old Arbat is a pedestrian street. There are shops and cafes on it, there are souvenir shops. The famous Arbat lanes, praised by Bulat Okudzhava, diverge in both directions.
House No. 26 on Arbat is occupied by the E. Vakhtangov Theater, at which a statue of Princess Turandot was placed. House No. 53 is known for the fact that Alexander Pushkin lived there. Now this building houses the poet's museum. Closer to the Smolenskaya metro station, there is McDonalds (building # 50/52, building 1). Stary Arbat ends at the metro station.
You can walk along Novy Arbat. This is a passing street with modern buildings (including high-rise buildings in the form of books), on the ground floors of which there are shops and restaurants. On the right side, at the corner of Novy Arbat and Povarskaya street, you will see a small and very cozy church of Simeon the Stylite (house no. 5 on Povarskaya). In house no. 8, on the same side, there is a large bookstore "Moscow House of Books". Closer to the Smolenskaya metro station is the Oktyabr cinema (house no. 24), which hosts the Moscow International Film Festival in summer. To get on the metro, you need to turn left at the intersection with the Garden Ring (there is an underground passage), after a few tens of meters there will be the Smolenskaya metro station.
Kremlin - Cathedral of Christ the Savior
The length of the route from the Kremlin to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior is approximately 2 km. This route runs almost in a straight line. You can walk along the Kremlin along or along Mokhovaya Street. Accordingly, you will walk around the building of the central exhibition hall "Manezh" (house No. 1 on Mokhovaya Street) from one side or the other. If you walk along Mokhovaya Street, on the right you will see the old buildings of Moscow University (houses No. 11 and 9). If along the Alexander Garden, then on the left is the Kremlin wall, and on the right is the "Manezh".
Along the underground passage you will need to go to the Lenin Library (house no. 5). Leaving the passage, you will see the Dostoevsky monument next to the library. Moving along it along Mokhovaya Street, you will come to the Pashkov House, one of the most beautiful buildings in the city center, built by Vasily Bazhenov in the 1780s. Its long-term restoration has recently finished. After Pashkov's house there will be Borovitskaya Square and the intersection with Znamenka Street, at the corner of which there is A. Shilov's gallery (house No. 5 along Znamenka). Mokhovaya Street grows into Volkhonka Street. Moving along Volkhonka, you will come to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior (house number 15), next to which there is an entrance to the metro (station "Kropotkinskaya"). On the road on your right, you will have a Museum of Fine Arts named after A.S. Pushkin (house number 12), and directly opposite him - the gallery of I. Glazunov (house number 13). If, before reaching the temple, immediately after the Museum of Fine Arts, turn right into Maly Znamensky Lane, then you will come to the N.K. Roerich (house no. 3/5).
From the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, you can go straight and walk along the streets of Ostozhenka and Prechistenka and the lanes in that area. Or you can turn right and go along Gogolevsky Boulevard to the Arbat.
Kremlin - Pushkin Square
The road from the Kremlin to Pushkin Square takes about 1 km. From the Kremlin you need to go to Tverskaya Street and walk up it to Pushkinskaya Square. Tverskaya is the central street of Moscow with many historic buildings. On the left side, at first, there will be a Drama Theater. M.N. Ermolova (house No. 5), then the building of the Central Telegraph (house No. 7), built in the 1920s.
After house No. 9, to the left of Tverskaya Street, Bryusov Lane departs, where the museum-apartment of V.E. Meyerhold (Bryusov lane, house number 12).
If you continue along the street, then approximately halfway between the Teatralnaya and Tverskaya metro stations, on your right hand, you will see Tverskaya Square with a statue of Yuri Dolgorukov standing on it. Opposite the square is the building of the City Hall (house # 13).
Further interesting houses are located on the right side. In the house number 8 there is one of the main bookstores of the city, called "Moscow". In the next house there is a bakery "Filippovskaya" (house no. 10). Before the revolution, the Filippov family owned a bakery known in Moscow and a bakery attached to it. The bakery was revived in its historical place after the end of the Soviet regime. The central grocery store "Eliseevsky" is located in the house number 14.
Then you go out to Pushkinskaya Square, where there is a monument to the poet, designed by M. Opekushin in 1880. On the right will be the "Pushkinskiy" cinema, and on the left - Tverskoy Boulevard. In the area of Pushkinskaya Square there are three metro stations at once - "Tverskaya", "Pushkinskaya" and "Chekhovskaya". You can go to the metro, or you can continue. If you go straight, then along Tverskaya Street you will reach the Mayakovskaya metro station. If to the right - then you can walk along Strastnoy, and then Petrovsky boulevards and get off to Trubnaya station. If to the left - then along Tverskoy and then Nikitsky boulevards you can walk to the Arbatskaya metro station.
Kremlin - metro station "Chistye Prudy"
The walk from the Kremlin to the Chistye Prudy metro station will stretch for 2 km. A good walking route runs from the Kremlin to the northeast. To do this, you need to go to Manezhnaya Square and walk between the Moskva Hotel (house No. 2 on Okhotny Ryad Street) and the red chambers in the Russian style (there are usually souvenir shops in this passage), and then turn left. You will find yourself on the Revolution Square. There is a monument to Karl Marx, made by the sculptor L.E. Kerbel. Apart from the monument, this square is not remarkable in any way, but if you go through it and cross Teatralny proezd, you will see Teatralnaya square, on which the Bolshoi Theater (house number 1) stands. There are fountains in front of him in summer, and a Christmas tree is usually placed in winter. The Bolshoi Theater is currently closed for large-scale renovations. If you face him and turn right, then along Teatralny Proezd you will reach Lubyanskaya Square (formerly Dzerzhinsky Square). Here is the famous Moscow store "Detsky Mir" (house No. 5 on Teatralniy proezd). Now it is also closed for reconstruction.
Walking along Detsky Mir, cross the intersection where Pushechnaya Street and Bolshaya Lubyanka Street meet at the corner. You will find yourself near the house number 2. In Soviet times, it was the personification of repression: the Cheka, the NKVD, the GPU and the KGB were sequentially located in it, now - the FSB of Russia. This building was built in 1898 and at first it housed apartments and shops. It was handed over to the state security agencies in 1919. In 1930, reconstruction was carried out according to the project of A. Shchusev.
If you walk along it, and then cross the underground passage to the other side of Myasnitskaya Street, you will find yourself next to the V.V. Mayakovsky (Lubyansky passage, 3/6). A little further in the same building is one of the main bookstores in Moscow - "Biblio-Globus".
Continuing along Myasnitskaya, you will find yourself surrounded by old Moscow houses. Their first floors are now occupied by shops and cafes. On the right hand, at the corner of Myasnitskaya Street and Krivokolenny Lane, there is a cafe "Mumu" (house no. 14/2). Then you will come to Bankovskiy lane (it will also be on your right hand). If you go along it, then you will run straight into the cafe-club "Bilingua" (Krivokolenny lane, 10, building 5). Bilingua is not only a cafe. There is also a bookstore and haberdashery with designer products, lectures and poetry evenings are held here.
If you go further along Myasnitskaya Street, then on your left you will find one very curious building in the Chinese style. This is the "Tea-Coffee on Myasnitskaya" store (house No. 19) - the bottom of the few shopping places that was opened even before the revolution and did not close even in Soviet times. People call it "Tea House". This is the main tea shop in Moscow. On the other side of the street is the Main Post Office (house # 26).
Myasnitskaya street will lead you straight to the Myasnitskiye Vorota square, where the Chistye Prudy and Turgenevskaya metro stations are located. If you go to the right, then you will find yourself on Chistoprudny Boulevard (at the beginning of it there is a monument to A.S. Griboyedov, erected in 1959), if to the left, then on Sretensky Boulevard.
