Walk along Vshivaya Gorka from the Taganskaya-Koltsevaya metro station to the Moskva River itself and up again. This area, which is not the most popular for walking, both among tourists and among Muscovites, harbors many interesting stories and architectural gems. In this walking audio tour, you'll be surprised by how the history of Russia has been intertwined in the alleys of the Taganka for several centuries.
Ancient temples are hidden here in the shadow of the majestic Stalinist houses, merchant estates are replaced by modern architecture. Craftsmen, industrialists, military men lived here... And during the invasion of Napoleon, the area even attracted the French!
Starting from the Taganka Theater, you'll walk to the beautiful church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on Bolvanka. Learn about the history of the many mansions and estates and see their mesmerizing architecture.
On the way, you'll hear about Taganka itself, how this area was formed and developed through the centuries. You'll see the houses of the military leaders and walk to the famous Kotelnicheskaya Embankment, where such famous people as Faina Ranevskaya, Galina Ulanova, Alexander Tvardovsky and others lived.
Self-guided in-app audio tour in Russian
