Manezhnaya Square, Moscow
Plaza Central Moscow square opposite the Kremlin and museums
A central square steps from the Kremlin and Red Square, Manezhnaya Square sees tourists visiting for proximity to GUM, museums and hotels, plus busy street life and cafés in central Moscow.
Manezhnaya Square is a large paved public square in central Moscow located at the northwest corner of Red Square and directly outside the Kremlin walls. It functions as a major pedestrian space and a focal point for visitors to the city centre.
The square offers clear sightlines to the Kremlin, the State Historical Museum and the surrounding historic streets, and is lined by hotels, shops and the historic Manege building. It is frequently used for public gatherings, street life and as an arrival point for tourists exploring central Moscow.
Manezhnaya has been reshaped through redevelopment and pedestrianisation in recent decades and is integrated into the urban fabric of central Moscow as a primary open space.
Geographically, it sits in Moscow’s Tverskoy/Bogoreshchenskiy area immediately north of Red Square.
- Proximity to the Kremlin: Sits immediately adjacent to Red Square and the Kremlin, providing direct views of the Kremlin walls and many central Moscow landmarks.
How to Get to Manezhnaya Square, Moscow #
Nearest metro stations: Okhotny Ryad, Ploshchad Revolyutsii and Teatralnaya. The square sits adjacent to the northeast corner of Red Square and the Alexandrovsky Garden.
Tips for Visiting Manezhnaya Square, Moscow #
- Combine a visit with the neighboring Red Square or the Kremlin for a comprehensive walk through Moscow's central spaces.
- Approach the square from the pedestrian side to better photograph the edges of the gardens and the historical façades.
- Avoid peak commuter hours if photographing the square as it can be congested with traffic.
Best Time to Visit Manezhnaya Square, Moscow #
Accessible year-round; summers are tourist-busy while winters are atmospheric.
Weather & Climate near Manezhnaya Square, Moscow #
Manezhnaya Square, Moscow's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (716 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 93 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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