Moscow·Architecture·Late 20th–21st centuries
A high-rise business district with a city museum and river views.
Plans for a new business district on Presnenskaya Embankment took shape in the 1990s. The complex was built in phases, so the towers reflect different generations of high-rise design.
Compare the twisting Evolution Tower with the paired Federation towers. The embankment has a good view of the district; Imperia Tower houses a museum about tall buildings.
55.749162, 37.539742The 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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