While it is necessary to take the metro to explore most of Moscow's major attractions from the Best Western Vega Hotel, guests should not miss the delights of Izmailovsky Park, which surrounds the Izmailovo hotel complex. Dating back to the 14th century, the park was developed under Alexei Mikhailovich, son of the first Romanov Tsar, as a model village which was used for experiments in agriculture and as a retreat for the Tsar's family. Peter the Great spent much of his childhood at Izmailovo, boating on the lakes and playing war games in the park's ample grounds and forest.
Among the most interesting sights that have survived to this day are the glorious Pokrovskiy Cathedral on Silver Island, and the complex of buildings that surrounds it, most of which were designed by the famous Moscow classicist Konstantin Ton.
The park is the ideal place for strolling in summer, and the Izmailovsky Souvenir Market, which is held in a wooden fenced enclosure near the metro station every Saturday and Sunday, is on of the best places in Moscow to pick up reasonably priced gifts, including nesting dolls and hand-painted wooden bowls and spoons.
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| Distance: | 11 kilometers |
| Taxi: | 25 - 30 minutes Show driving route |
| Public transport: | It will take as little as 20 minutes to get to the Kremlin from the Best Western Vega. From Partizanskaya Metro Station, across the road from the hotel, travel west on the dark-blue line six stops to Arbatskaya. When exiting the metro, use the interchange station on the red line (Biblioteka im. Lenina) and follow signs for the Kremlin. The main visitor entrance in the Kutafya Tower is under 100 meters from the metro exit. Show transit route |
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| Distance: | 10 kilometers |
| Taxi: | 20 – 30 minutes Show driving route |
| Public transport: | It is possible to reach Red Square in less than 20 minutes from the Best Western Vega Hotel. From Partizanskaya Metro Station (only two minutes' walk from the hotel) take the dark-blue line and travel westbound five stops to Ploshchad Revolyutsii. Turn left out of the metro station, walk less than 100 meters and you will see on your left the Resurrection Gate, which leads on to the north side of Red Square. Show transit route |
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| Distance: | 11 kilometers |
| Taxi: | 20 – 30 minutes Show driving route |
| Public transport: | It takes just over 20 minutes to reach the Bolshoi from the Best Western Vega. From Partizanskaya Metro Station, across the road from the hotel, take the dark-blue line and travel five stops westbound to Ploshchad Revolyutsii. Exit the metro via the interchange station Teatralnaya and you will find yourself on Teatralnaya Ploshchad (Theatre Square), with the Bolshoi Theatre to your left across the square. Show transit route |
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