Alexander Garden

Alexander Garden is a public green space that stretches about 865 meters along the western side of the Kremlin, organized into three distinct sections that each offer different views and experiences. The layout connects these sections in a way that guides visitors past historic monuments and landscaped areas.

Following the great fire of 1812, the area was redesigned between 1819 and 1823 under architect Osip Bove, with the Neglinnaya River covered over as part of the reconstruction. This transformation marked Moscow's recovery and urban modernization after the devastation.

The site honors Tsar Alexander I and functions as a place where locals and visitors gather to walk, sit, and experience Moscow's open space near the historic fortress walls.

The garden is easily accessible on foot and can be entered from several nearby metro stations positioned along the western Kremlin wall. Plan your visit on warmer, dry days when all pathways are fully open and comfortable to walk.

A grotto within the garden was constructed from actual stone fragments of Moscow buildings destroyed during the French occupation, incorporating four marble columns. These salvaged materials serve as a reminder of the invasion's impact and the city's resilience.

Location: Tverskoy District

Inception: 1812

Elevation above the sea: 138 m

GPS coordinates: 55.75239,37.61385

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:16