Patriarch Ponds, Reservoir in Presnensky District, Moscow, Russia
The Patriarch Ponds consists of a single pond measuring 9,900 square meters with a depth of two meters within a residential district.
The area originated in the 17th century as Patriarch's Goat Sloboda, where a marsh was transformed into three fish ponds by Patriarch Joachim in 1683.
The pond gained literary recognition through Mikhail Bulgakov's novel The Master and Margarita, which sets multiple scenes in this location.
The pond area connects to central Moscow through Mayakovskaya and Pushkinskaya metro stations, offering convenient access for visitors.
During winter months, the frozen surface of Patriarch Ponds transforms into a skating rink, continuing a tradition from the Russian Gymnastic Society.
Location: Presnensky District
GPS coordinates: 55.76389,37.59194
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57
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