Moscow·Nature & gardens·19th century

Alexander Garden

Alexander Garden
Юрий Д.К. ·CC BY 4.0·Original image·Photo credits

A garden walk along the fortress wall, with a grotto and a view of Kutafya Tower.

The story of this place

After the fire of 1812, the Neglinnaya River was enclosed underground and gardens were laid out by the Kremlin wall.

The layout belongs to Joseph Bové’s reconstruction of central Moscow.

Look a little closer

  • A garden walk along the fortress wall, with a grotto and a view of Kutafya Tower.

Find your way

55.752345, 37.613701

The pin marks the place. Check its website for the precise entrance and access route.

Sources and verification

Sources reviewed: 8 November 2026. Before travelling, check opening hours, tickets and access on the official website.

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