Ostankino Tower
Останкинская телебашня
At 540 metres, the tallest free-standing structure in Europe. Its 337-metre observation deck and revolving restaurant offer 360-degree views over Moscow.
Ostankino Tower was completed in 1967. At 540 metres, it was once the tallest free-standing structure in the world and remains the tallest in Europe. Visitors ride a high-speed elevator for about one minute to the 337-metre observation deck, where part of the floor is glass, offering views across all of Moscow. At 328–334 metres, the revolving restaurant "Seventh Heaven" provides panoramic dining. Visits require advance real-name booking on the official website and a passport. Security checks are strict, and children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. The tower may close in bad weather. It can be combined with nearby VDNKh and the Cosmonautics Museum on the same day. Take the monorail or metro to VDNKh station.
Opening hours
About 10:00–22:00 (per showtimes; check official website)
Nearby sights
- VDNKh
- Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics
- Patriarch's Ponds
- Bolshoi Theatre
- Nikolskaya Street
- State Historical Museum
- Alexander Garden & Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- GUM Department Store