What to do and see in Moscow, Central Russia: The Best Observation Decks & Towers

Ostankino TV tower - the highest point in Moscow. From viewing platforms open most brilliant panoramic views of the capital. From a vantage point 337 meters of the capital lies at a glance: Here Lomonosov Moscow State University University, Christ the Savior Cathedral, the Kremlin towers, the complex "Moscow City". Afternoon - the best time to make a photographic miniatures of the city, take a walk on the glass floor and try out our binoculars and telescopes. In the evening, you can leisurely look at the bizarre shapes of the city lights, sitting in a high-altitude restaurant "Seventh Heaven", which rotates around its axis. It is interesting to walk around the tower. In addition to the beautiful "Ostankino" Museum-Estate with park and ancient palaces, here it is worthy of attention "Exhibition of Economic Achievements." Ostankino Tower is among the ten highest free-standing buildings of the world. Today it is not only unique in the signal power radio and television transmitting station, and meteorological observatory, a giant lightning rod, and, of course, one of the most recognizable symbols of Moscow. From an architectural point of view it is a flower that grows out of the heavens. It is weighty "petals" on the ground, holding a thick but relatively easy "stem." This is a very bold in its design structure: the base of the tower - only 4.6 meters deep. At the same time its height - 540 meters. The real revolution in the construction of high-rise! At the time of opening in 1967 it was the tallest building in the world and held this position for 10 years. Climbing the legendary tower already made tens of millions of people.

PANORAMA360 is the highest observation deck in Europe located on the 89th floor of the Federation Tower of Moscow City. PANORAMA360 is a full member of the World Federation of Great Towers. There are many entertainment zones on the observation deck which are unique. For example, highest ice-cream and chocolate factories in the world, an interactive tablet served as a guide with augmented reality (available in Russian, English and Chinese), 3D-quest and amazing 360-degree panoramic view of Moscow. There is also a restaurant, a mini-cinema and a gift shop.

The first and only museum dedicated to skyscraper and high-rise construction in Moscow. Founded by the PJSC "City" in conjunction with the Museum of Moscow. Open to the public since July 2017. The price of admission includes a tour of the Moscow City Museum & Observation Point. Guided tours are conducted at the beginning of each hour from 10:00 to 21:00.