Manezhnaya Square, Central plaza near Red Square, Moscow, Russia
Manezhnaya Square sits between the State Historical Museum and Hotel Moskva, linking Red Square with Tverskaya Street through interconnected walkways and passages. The space is structured around these routes, creating an open plaza that flows naturally into surrounding areas.
The square was created in 1798 after demolishing the Moiseyevsky Monastery that previously occupied the site. Over time it developed into a major gathering place, particularly during the Soviet era.
The equestrian statue of Marshal Zhukov on the northern side commemorates the World War II victory parade and has become a focal point for visitors exploring this historic area. People gather around it as they move between Red Square and the surrounding streets.
The underground Okhotny Ryad shopping center beneath the square contains numerous shops and restaurants accessible through multiple entrances around the plaza. Visitors can easily move between the open space and underground areas for shelter or shopping.
The square features a recreated water system with fountains representing the Neglinnaya River, which now flows beneath the surface through underground tunnels. This system connects the visible plaza to the hidden water landscape running below the city.
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