Preobrazhenskaya Ploshchad
Preobrazhenskaya Ploshchad, Underground metro station in Preobrazhenskoye District, Moscow, Russia.
Description
Preobrazhenskaya Ploshchad is an underground metro station on the Sokolnicheskaya Line, positioned between Sokolniki and Cherkizovskaya stations. It sits roughly 8 meters below ground with an island platform layout and two underground vestibules connecting to Preobrazhenskaya Square.
History
The station opened on December 31, 1965, as part of the northern extension of the Sokolnicheskaya Line. It initially served as a terminus with reversing sidings before the line continued further north.
Culture
The station's name refers to the Transfiguration and connects to the Preobrazhensky Regiment founded during Peter I's era. This historical link shapes how locals understand the place and its role in the district.
Practical
The station is accessible via two underground entrances and connects to multiple surface transport options including buses, trolleybuses, and trams. Visitors should note that each entrance leads to different sections of the square above.
Did you know?
During the 2009 renovation, design elements from Akademicheskaya station were replicated, resulting in white ceramic walls with green stripes and granite flooring. This choice created a visually distinct environment that stands apart from other stations on the line.
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