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Patriarch's Pond

Mal. Bronnaya Ulitsa, Moscow, Russia
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Ranked #49 of 634 attractions in Moscow
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: This green space in central Moscow is great for people-watching and an ideal spot for some rest and relaxation. The park’s pond also serves as an ice... more » Owner description: This green space in central Moscow is great for people-watching and an ideal spot for some rest and relaxation. The park’s pond also serves as an ice rink in the winter and is home to swans in the summer. « less
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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Maybe not a tourist spot, but just a nice local public pond in a nice neighbourhood in Moscow centre, tucked away from loud traffic, with narrow streets and pretty buildings. And yes, I read Master & Margarita, and came here to sit on the bench to imagine the first scene again. Definitely worth the visit!

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Moscow, Russia
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149 attraction reviews
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150 helpful votes 150 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Really lovely park with intresting statues and other quirky details with a hint for Bulgakov fans here and there. But even if you've never read anything written by him, it still is a lovely park around Tverskaya area you will stumble upon sooner or later.

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See 30 more reviews by Tina K for Moscow
Canada/Russia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

It is a pretty park in the centre of Moscow just minutes from Pushkin Square and the busy Garden Ring Road. Lovely place to people watch all year round and skate on the pond in the winter.

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See 2 more reviews by KittyCanada/Russia for Moscow
Moscow, Russia
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013 via mobile

Dont't just sit at the pond imagining the scenes from Master and Margarita. Take a walk through the neighboring little streets to see the old Moscow.

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See 17 more reviews by Pavel S for Moscow
Leipzig, Germany
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

The location of the first scene of Bulgakov's work of art, The Master and Maragrita, and there is a sign to commemorate this fact. A lovely pond and park in the heart of a Moscow suburb with a restaurant at one end. Even if you haven't read Bulgakov it's a lovely little oasis for a rest on a park bench... More

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Moscow, Russia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012

it is a cosy place to strall around in all seasons. the place has some magic atmosphere, filled with bulgakov's novels. a number of good restraunts and cafes in the area.

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See 2 more reviews by Ganna T for Moscow
Moscow
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

Patriki, as this area is often called by the locals (stress the first sylable), are often considered as one of the 'golden miles' in Moscow. Unlike 15 years ago, the pond is taken care of and relatively clean (but please avoid swimming). It is surrounded by a dozen of very different restaurants with the primary attraction being the Paviliion located... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

Although the park around the 'pond' (an artificial lake) is tiny (really just a lawn on either side of a path), it is nicely treed and very calm. It is well-known as the opening scene of the famous book 'Master and Margarita'. It also has excellent bronze sculptures illustrating scenes from Krylov's fables - but you will need a local... More

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See 9 more reviews by Angus B for Moscow
Helsinki, Finland
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2012

A pleasant park with a pond. If you have read Bulgakov's Master and Margarita, it all comes to life. This is where it all started and Berlioz came to a messy end. The warning sign by the pond is a nice touch.

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Moscow, Russia
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2012

not very pleasant place to walk and not properly maintained. A lot of young people, street artists, guitars, quick lunch on the bank

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