Yakimanka Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
State Tretyakov Gallery
Rich with history, State Tretyakov Gallery is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Moscow. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
New Tretyakov Gallery - Museum of Modern Art
Discover a variety of gems from Russia’s works of modern art at this specialist gallery in Moscow.
Crimean Bridge
Set in a prime location in the heart of the city, this magnificent suspension bridge lights up the Moscow night sky after dark.
Fallen Monument Park
Check out displaced Soviet statues, which are now displayed in this fascinating sculpture park in central Moscow.
Muzeon Park of Arts
Explore the great outdoors at Muzeon Park of Arts, a lovely green space in Moscow. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Red Square
You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Red Square. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Other neighbourhoods around Yakimanka
Arbat
Visitors often come to Arbat for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Pushkin House Museum on Arbat and Arbat Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Smolenskaya Station.
Central Administrative Okrug
If you're spending time in Central Administrative Okrug, check out sights like Moscow Manege or Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Okhotny Ryad Station or Teatral'naya Station.
Kitay-Gorod
Kitay-Gorod is well liked for its museums and coffee shops. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Palace of the Romanov Boyars and Old English Court are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kitay-gorod Station (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line) or Lubyanka Station to get around.
Moscow City Centre
Theatres, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Moscow City Centre. Make a stop by Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Kremlin Arsenal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Okhotny Ryad Station or Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Station to get around town.
Tverskoy
You might enjoy the cafes while in Tverskoy. Hermitage Garden is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mayakovskaya Station or Chekhovskaya Station to see more of the city.
Presnensky
Spend some time visiting places like Russian White House while getting to know Presnensky, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Ulitsa 1905 Goda Station or Vystavochnaya Station to see more of the area.