‘Ruins’ Grotto

‘Ruins’ Grotto is a ruins in , . ‘Ruins’ Grotto is situated nearby to the memorial , as well as near .
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: tourist attraction in Tverskoy District, Russia
  • Also known as: “Grotto in Alexander Garden” and “Itallian Grotto”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tsar Cannon and Russian State Library.

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The is a large early modern period artillery piece on display on the grounds of the Moscow Kremlin. It is a monument of Russian artillery casting art, cast in bronze in 1586 in Moscow, by the Russian master bronze caster Andrey Chokhov. is situated 300 metres southeast of ‘Ruins’ Grotto.

Library
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The is one of the three national libraries of , located in . It is the largest library in the country, second largest in Europe and one of the largest in the world. is situated 430 metres southwest of ‘Ruins’ Grotto.

Theater building
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The is a historic opera house in , , originally designed by architect Joseph Bové. Before the October Revolution it was a part of the Imperial Theatres of the Russian Empire along with Maly Theatre in Moscow and a few theatres in Saint Petersburg. is situated 740 metres north of ‘Ruins’ Grotto.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Moscow and Outskirts.

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Since its founding in 1147, has been at the crossroads of history as the capital of empires and a frequent target for invaders. As the capital of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, and, today, the Federation, it has played a central role in the development of the largest country in the world.

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The Moscow include areas from 's 3rd Ring to Moscow Ring Road.

Neighborhood
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, also referred to as the Great Possad in the 16th and 17th centuries, is a cultural and historical area within the central part of Moscow in Russia, defined by the remnants of now almost entirely razed fortifications, narrow streets and very densely built cityscape.

‘Ruins’ Grotto

Latitude
55.75376° or 55° 45′ 14″ north
Longitude
37.61537° or 37° 36′ 55″ east
Open location code
9G7VQJ38+G4
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1666070895
Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Wiki­data ID
Q21639958
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Spanish—“‘Ruins’ Grotto” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “洞穴“遗址””
  • Georgian: “იტალიური გამოქვაბული”
  • Russian: “Грот «Руины»”
  • Russian: “Итальянский грот”
  • Spanish: “ruinas de grotto”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Romanovsky obelisk and Patriarch Hermogenes.

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