Alexander Garden & Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Александровский сад / Могила Неизвестного Солдата
A long, narrow garden outside the western wall of the Kremlin. In front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier's eternal flame, guards change every hour on the hour.
Alexander Garden stretches about 865 metres along the western wall of the Kremlin. It was built in 1821 over the filled-in Neglinnaya River, and contains the monument to the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty, Italian grottoes and more. At the northern end, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was completed in 1967. Beside the eternal flame is the inscription "Your name is unknown, your deed is immortal," and nearby a row of red porphyry stones commemorates the Hero Cities. From 8:00 to 20:00 every day, a Kremlin Regiment guard changeover takes place on the hour. The formal exchange lasts about 3 minutes, so it is advisable to arrive early to get a good spot. Entry is free. The garden can be reached on foot from Red Square or Manege Square, and it pairs well with a visit to the Kremlin.
Opening hours
Open all day; guard changes on the hour, 08:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- State Historical Museum
- Moscow Kremlin
- Lenin's Mausoleum
- Red Square
- Moscow Metro
- GUM Department Store
- Bolshoi Theatre
- Nikolskaya Street