Sukharev Tower

Tower 18th-century Moscow tower demolished in Soviet era

Sukharev Tower was a 17th-century Moscow gate-tower notable for its baroque design; although demolished in 1934, its history features in tours of Moscow’s architectural past.

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Sukharev Tower was a large late 17th-century tower in central Moscow, historically prominent on the city’s Garden Ring and Sukharevskaya area. The structure was demolished in 1934 and no longer stands on its original site.

The tower itself is not visitable today. Historically it was a recognizable multi-storey, gate-tower structure that dominated the local streetscape; modern visitors note the location in central Moscow where the tower once stood. Any physical visits relate to the surrounding neighbourhood rather than the original structure.

The tower was built in the late 1600s by order of the Russian court and later became associated with civic and educational uses in Moscow. Over the 18th and 19th centuries its role changed several times before its removal in the 20th century.

The former site sits in central Moscow, on the Garden Ring roughly at the Sukharevskaya intersection, within easy reach of central landmarks and the Sukharevskaya metro station.

  • Demolition: Removed by Soviet authorities in 1934 during large-scale redevelopment of central Moscow.
  • Location today: Site lies in the Sukharevskaya area near the Garden Ring and the Sukharevskaya metro station in central Moscow.
Sukharev Tower
Former location: Lubyanka/Sukharev area, Moscow (tower demolished in 1934)
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Historic site (no admission); original tower demolished

How to Get to Sukharev Tower #

The site of the former tower is in central Moscow near Sukharevskaya; reach it via the Moscow metro and walk the surrounding streets to compare historic maps and photographs.

Tips for Visiting Sukharev Tower #

  • The Sukharev Tower no longer exists; visit the surrounding Sukharevskaya / Lubyanka area for historical context and plaques.
  • Consult maps of pre-1934 Moscow to see where the tower once stood and compare historic photographs if interested in urban history.
  • Pair a historical exploration with the Moscow metro station Sukharevskaya (or nearby) and local archives or museums for more documents.

Best Time to Visit Sukharev Tower #

Best explored as part of a wider walk around central Moscow; check local museums for more material on the tower's history.

Spring-Autumn (Apr-Oct)
Apr-Oct · 5-20°C
Good for walking historical routes in central Moscow.

Weather & Climate near Sukharev Tower #

Climate

Sukharev Tower'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 (698 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -4°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5° – 2°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 11°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.1h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 90 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° – 23°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
14.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
7° – 15°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 8°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4° – 0°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° – -3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

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