Moscow·Architecture·19th century
A historic shopping arcade with glass roofs, gallery bridges and a fountain.
The new Upper Trading Rows opened in 1893. Alexander Pomerantsev’s design connected the shops with glazed galleries.
Outside, the building forms part of Red Square. Inside, daylight and upper-level bridges set the character. Pause at the fountain to look along the three arcades.
55.754694, 37.621417The pin marks the place. Check its website for the precise entrance and access route.
Sources reviewed: 8 November 2026. Before travelling, check opening hours, tickets and access on the official website.
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An open square beside the Kremlin, bringing several centuries of Moscow architecture into one view.
A red-brick façade and galleries decorated to evoke different periods.
Colourful domes, brick vaults and intimate passages inside Red Square’s Intercession Cathedral.
