Moscow Hermitage Garden

The Hermitage Garden is a public park in the Tverskoy District of Moscow, laid out with tree-lined paths, fountains, and flower beds that change with the seasons. Three permanent open-air stages stand among the trees and provide space for performances and concerts.

Yakov Schtschukin transformed an abandoned piece of land into a private garden with theaters and music pavilions in 1894. Over the following decades, internationally renowned artists performed here before the site was nationalized after the Revolution.

The name reflects the sense of retreat that the merchant Schtschukin wanted to create, similar to a private refuge in the middle of the city. Today visitors use the space for walks and as a meeting point before performances that take place on the open-air stages.

The entrance is located near the city center and remains open throughout the year, though snow may cover the paths in winter. In summer, regular events take place that bring visitors together on the lawns and in front of the stages.

One of the first electric installations in the city powered the stages and the lighting along the paths in the early 20th century. The power supply ran on a diesel generator that was installed specifically for this purpose.

Location: Tverskoy District

Inception: 1894

Website: http://mosgorsad.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.77078,37.61030

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29