Alexander Garden

Alexander Garden is a 10-hectare green space running the full length of the western Wall of the Kremlin in Moscow. This is a nice place to spend time before or after visits to the Kremlin and Red Square area attractions.

The garden was originally designed between 1819-1823 by Russian architect Osip Bove by order of Tsar Alexander I as part of the reconstruction of the city after the Napoleonic Wars.

Here you will find impressive fountains and cascading pools, grotto, Romanov Obelisk, the Tomb to the Unknown Solider and other impressive statues and monuments. During our July visit, we were pleased to find shady spots under trees flush with green foliage. The flowerbeds were in full bloom as well, this was nice to see.

Note: You will also find the ticket office for the Kremlin at Alexander Garden. The entrance to the Kremlin is nearby at Trinity Bridge.

Overall, we enjoyed our early morning and mid-afternoon visits to Alexander Garden. It is a large garden, making it easy to find quiet space and there are some nice minor attractions to see here.