In the Mozhaisk district of the Moscow region there is a village with the name Shapkino, symbolic for these places. The fact is that it is located literally 100 meters from the Zamri Mountain. The name of the village is very symbolic, as it is the "cap" of the entire Moscow region.
Why is this place so significant? You can learn more about its features and much more by reading this article.
What are the highest points in Moscow and the Moscow region? Information about this will be provided below.
Freeze Mountain
This is the highest point of the Moscow region, located at an altitude of 310 meters above sea level. Not far from it, the Koloch, Protva and Moskva rivers originate. And there is also a watershed of two seas - the Black and the B altic.
Zamri-mountain is the sacred mountain of the ancient Slavs. It is associated with many traditions and legends. Where did this come fromname?
People's rumor says that in former times the mountain was quite high, and so much so that travelers froze before it in admiration. Over time, somehow the mountain "sank", although few geologists believe in such a version.
Zamri-mountain, rightfully included in the list called "The highest points of Moscow above sea level", according to some legends, earlier on Ivan Kupala became a place where buffoons from all over the Moscow state gathered. Pagan rites were held here, during which people sang and sentenced requests that this mountain grow. After this happened (the top reached the clouds) they asked her to freeze.
The mountain stopped growing, and on top of it appeared a magical spring with surprisingly healing water. The old people who tried this water became younger, the young people became wiser, and the sick and infirm recovered.
Much has been said about this mountain. Its most important feature is in its silk herbs, in chamomile madness, in the amazing energy of this amazing place.
Height of Moscow above sea level
Before we find out what the highest points of Moscow are, let's determine the height of the city's location above sea level. It is equal to an average of 130 meters, which is a very approximate value, relating mostly to the city center and to areas located near the Moscow River.
It is known that the height of the Moscow River is about 126 meters above sea level. One of the highest sites in the capital is Sparrow Hills. For example, Moscow State University is located at an altitude of about 212 meters. Thus, the height difference between the two points (Sparrow Hills and the Moskva River) is 86 meters.
The highest points of Moscow
The highest point in Moscow is Tyoply Stan (254.6 meters). It is located in the north of the Teplostan Upland, which occupies a large part of the territory of the south of Moscow and the southwestern Moscow region. The famous boulder is located on one of the dividing lawns at the very beginning of Novoyasenevsky Prospekt. In fact, the highest place is a hundred meters south (at the survey tower).
In connection with the above, the metro station called "Teply Stan", respectively, is the highest located in Moscow. Its laying depth is not very large - only about 10-12 meters. The very terrain of this area (the intersection of Profsoyuznaya Street and Novoyasenevsky Avenue) is relatively flat (the height difference is no more than 5-6 meters).
The highest sections of the Butovskaya line do not exceed 230 meters, due to the fact that there is a gradual decrease from the Butovo forest (228 m) to the dacha village of Butovo.
A bit of history
The highest points in Moscow have their own history.
The name "Teply Stan" goes back to the distant period of the Tatar-Mongol yoke. Then, between the Golden Horde and Moscow, the Khan's Baskaks traveled, who made a stop in these places. The word "stan" means "to stop atway", and "warm" - "furnished and heated, suitable for winter habitation".
The village of Tyoply Stan was located right at the modern Moscow Ring Road (the highway passed through the village).
Moscow fireworks
The highest points in Moscow for fireworks:
- Sparrow Mountains;
- Mount Poklonnaya;
- VDNH (Cosmonautics Park);
- Izmailovo Park;
- Kuzminki Park;
- Kursky railway station area.
The best points for viewing fireworks are the bridges thrown across the Moscow River, Poklonnaya Gora, the observation deck on Sparrow Hills and VDNKh.
Conclusion
Moscow invariably attracts great attention of many tourists. Both Russians and foreigners come here. Everyone wants to visit as many of the most famous historical and cultural sights of the capital as possible. Many of them take the opportunity to view this beautiful and unique city from great heights, revealing its diverse beauties. This is why you should know these highest points in Moscow.
For tourists, special observation platforms have been created in Moscow, allowing you to easily explore the capital of Russia, spread over a vast territory. They are a must visit.
