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| HOME / IZMAILOVO GAMMA-DELTA HOTEL / LOCATIONS AND DIRECTIONS |
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| Address: 71, Izmailovskoe Shosse, Moscow, 105318, Russia [ Show on map ] |  |
| Travellers rating: |  | [ 8 votes ] |
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Nearest metro: Partizanskaya
The Izmailovo Gamma-Delta Hotel, although situated in the north eastern parts of Moscow, stands directly opposite Partizanskaya Metro Station (formerly Izmailovsky Park), from which The Kremlin and Red Square are 6 stops away or alternatively a 25-minute drive. This area is named after the Izmailovo Royal Estate, whose remaining buildings are clustered just a 10-minute walk east of the hotel. Owned by the Romanov boyars since the 16th century, the estate was the favorite retreat of Tsar Alexei and his son, the future Emperor Peter The Great. Peter spent much of his childhood there and was taught how to sail on the Estate lake, an early passion for sailing that grew and eventually led him to not only found the Russian Navy and launch Russia as a great European Naval power, but build the great port city of St. Petersburg on the shores of the Gulf of Finland. Several structures, including an imposing triple-arched Ceremonial Gate and the five-domed Cathedral of the Intercession, still remain on the site and date back as early as the 17th century.
Today much of the Estate land is taken over by Moscow's most lively and bustling flea market. A mock wooden fortress now surrounds the market, as do various other statues of figures from Russian folklore and myth, and street performers entertain visitors as they browse around the seemingly endless tourist stalls. Guests can expect the usual painted wooden matryoshka dolls, amber jewelry and Soviet memorabilia, but also some interesting pre-war cameras and binoculars, traditional Russian handicrafts and an impressive selection of original paintings. The market is an entire day out, with lots of places to sit and relax when you grow tired of haggling with the stall holders and sample freshly barbequed Georgian shashliki (kebabs) or warm up with a glass of Russian vodka. Open only at weekends, Izmailovsky Market is a great experience and a fantastic place to stock up on presents for friends and family back home. |
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