Staraya Square
Plaza Historic Moscow square adjacent to the Kremlin
Staraya Square sits close to Moscow’s Kitay‑gorod; tourists pass its government buildings and walk to nearby Red Square, churches and the city’s older streets.
Staraya Square is a historic square and urban space in central Moscow, Russia. It occupies a position close to the Kremlin and other central government and commercial buildings.
The square functions as part of the dense urban core around the Kremlin and Kitai-Gorod, with nearby streets, office buildings and historic facades. It is visited for its central location rather than as a single tourist attraction.
The square dates to the older street pattern of Moscow and has been part of the city’s administrative and commercial heart for centuries, adapting with urban redevelopment. Its name, literally Old Square, reflects its long-standing role in the city’s layout.
Staraya Square lies in the centre of Moscow, immediately adjacent to the Kremlin complex and within walking distance of Red Square and other central landmarks.
How to Get to Staraya Square #
Accessible on foot from Kitay-gorod and Teatralnaya metro stations; several bus routes serve the nearby streets. It is a short walk from Red Square and the Kremlin area.
Tips for Visiting Staraya Square #
- Visit in the morning before office hours for clearer views of the square and less traffic in photographs.
- Look for the small, often-overlooked plaque commemorating a 19th-century municipal reform on one building façade.
- Combine the square with a walk down nearby Ilyinka and Varvarka streets to see Kremlin-adjacent architecture.
Best Time to Visit Staraya Square #
Late spring through early autumn provides the best weather for walking and photography.
Weather & Climate near Staraya Square #
Staraya Square'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 (721 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 (53 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 (86 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 94 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 (70 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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