Surely every traveler who has planned a trip to a particular city makes up a certain tourist route for himself - a list of places that you should definitely visit. In this list of must-see sights, everyone includes those objects that suit his tastes and interests. But there are also such memorable places that become objects of mass pilgrimage, without the obligatory visit of which any trip loses its meaning. You can't claim, and no one will believe you! - that they were in Paris, but did not see the Eiffel Tower. To be in Egypt and not look at the majestic pyramids - what nonsense! Therefore, whether you like it or not, you will have to include a couple more places in your itinerary in order to be initiated into real travelers. And such a place in Moscow, in addition to Red Square, is Vorobyovy Gory. In Soviet times, they were renamed Leninsky, now historical justice has been restored, and the right bank of the Moscow River has been returned tonative name. Sparrow Hills in Moscow is an outstanding place in the city, visiting which you can enjoy the true beauty of the capital.
A bit of history
At its core, Sparrow Hills are not mountains in the direct sense of the word. This is a high steep bank with ravines, in which there are a lot of springs. This place was chosen by people in ancient times. Here is the famous Mamon settlement, the settlement dates back to the 8th-7th centuries. before. n. e. and 6-7 centuries. n. e. But the name of this place came from the village of Vorobyov, located on the right bank of the Moscow River. The village belonged to a certain priest Vorobyov, he sold it to Princess Sofia Vitovtovna. Apparently, she really liked the local beauties. Sparrow Hills in Moscow have always been loved by Russian tsars, princes and other nobility. After all, here one could not only admire the beautiful views, take a break from the bustle of the city, but also have a nice hunt: roe deer, wild boars and hares were always found in abundance in the forests. These animals were often seen in the forest zone of Sparrow Hills until the eighties of the last century.
Sparrow Hills Nature Reserve
Sparrow Hills in Moscow today are a natural reserve. This is something between a city park and a forest park. Large areas of forest with natural vegetation, rare species of trees and shrubs have been preserved here. Near each such tree there is a sign with a description and the approximate age of the plant. Despite the fact that the Sparrow Hills in Moscow are located almost in the very centercity (from here to the Kremlin is only five and a half kilometers), large-scale construction has never been carried out here. And this happened due to the large difference in the heights of the relief, which reaches seventy meters at a distance of three hundred meters from the riverbed. Compared to the gently sloping left bank of the Moskva River, the right one really looks like a mountainous area.
Sparrow Hills today
Sparrow Hills is a favorite vacation spot not only for guests, but also for residents of the capital. Here you can not only enjoy the contemplation of historical monuments, but also actively spend time with he alth benefits. Along the fortified river bed there is a beautiful embankment. On good asph alt, you can ride roller skates, skateboards and bikes that you can rent. All kinds of playgrounds with attractions are equipped in the park area, and the paths are tiled, along which, under shady trees, there are cozy benches. But not only in the summer on Sparrow Hills is crowded. In winter, there is also something to do here. If you are a fan of skiing, then welcome to Sparrow Hills (photo). Moscow may well replace a European ski resort. On Vorobyovy Gory you can enjoy skiing on specially equipped ski slopes. There is even a lift here. Why are you not the Alps? And, of course, Sparrow Hills is a cultural place of the capital: royal estates, temples will help you plunge into the history of the great country. Fans of literature will also be interested in Sparrow Hills: it is here that Bulgakov's Master and Margaritasaid goodbye to Moscow. Mentally remove Luzhniki, pipes - and you will see the city as the Master saw it.
MGU
When visiting Vorobyovy Gory, you will not be able to pass by the most important university in the country - Moscow State University. The construction of this educational institution began in 1949 at the initiative of Stalin, and completed in 1953. The greatest people of the country studied here. On weekends, you can even book a tour of the main building of Moscow State University, where they will tell you the history of this educational institution and take you through the famous classrooms.
Church of the Life-Giving Trinity on Sparrow Hills
While walking around these places, be sure to visit the Temple of the Life-Giving Trinity, which was built back in the days of the village of Vorobyov. The temple on Sparrow Hills will give you a feeling of extraordinary peace and warmth. Here you can not only pray, but also see very beautiful icons, near which you can stand for hours. This church has an amazing history. It never closed, despite a religious ban in Soviet Russia. And even the decree on the prohibition of bell ringing did not touch her. But at the next site you can see from a bird's eye view how beautiful Moscow is.
Sparrow Hills: observation deck
Complete the sightseeing tour of the Sparrow Hills is an observation deck. Here, Moscow will appear before your eyes in all its glory. You will be able to enjoy an amazing view of the Luzhniki stadium, spread out in the palm of your handin front of you is the historic center of the city. On the left, the Moscow City complex, two huge pipes of a thermal power plant and the Novodevichy Convent will appear. On the right is the Building of the Academy of Sciences and the Andronnikovsky Monastery, and right in front of your eyes a view of the restored dome of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior will open.
How to get there
You can get to Sparrow Hills both by your own transport and by metro. It should be said right away that you will not be able to drive up to the observation deck in your car, there are no parking spaces here, and in the vicinity you can hardly find a place for a car. If you are making a tour of a place like Moscow, Sparrow Hills, the metro will be the most convenient and affordable means of transportation. You can get to the observation deck by driving to the Vorobyovy Gory or Universitetskaya station. And there, the main observation point of the country is within easy reach.
