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Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory), Moscow

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For panoramic views over Moscow, head to Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory), the highest point in the city. Located on the right bank of the Moscow River, this hill rises to about 220 m (720 ft) above river level and features a large observation platform. Named after a nearby village, the tree-covered hill has provided inspiration for generations of Russian poets, painters, and architects. Today, the lookout draws both foreign visitors and local picnickers, who come here to take photographs with the entire city as their backdrop. Visit on a clear day and try to spot the domes of some of the city's famous churches, or climb the hill at night to see Moscow lit up by streetlights. Plan your Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory) visit and explore what else you can see and do in Moscow using our Moscow online itinerary planner.

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By Sergey K

After two years of renovation. And it is brilliant! Still, for a common tourist, this hill is better to be visited as a sort of la cerise sur le gâteau, i.e., to crown his/her sightseeing tour of...

After two years of renovation. And it is brilliant! Still, for a common tourist, this hill is better to be visited as a sort of la cerise sur le gâteau, i.e., to crown his/her sightseeing tour of... more »
By TAMAN1951

Nice panorama of the city. Very convenient from parking lot. Right across from the university of Moscow so it’s sort of a two fer. Well worth a stop if in the area but perhaps not a destination.... more

Nice panorama of the city. Very convenient from parking lot. Right across from the university of Moscow so it’s sort of a two fer. Well worth a stop if in the area but perhaps not a destination.... more »

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By Sk Rameez Iqbal

A must visit place. Nice cable car. Scenic. You see the river and entire city from here. Very nice. Not too expensive. Highly recommended

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By Anupam Ray

Sparrow Hills offers stunning views of an expanse of Moscow and the river. One gets an idea of the spread and orientation of the city, many of its landmarks - and its beauty, The neighborhood has broad avenues and the imposing Moscow State University. It was a great stop, even during a very harsh winter day.

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