In the modern metropolis, most Muscovites spend a lot of time on the road and work. But sometimes you just want to take a leisurely walk through the streets of Moscow. A great option for such a pastime is Yakimanskaya embankment - a place that is located in the historical part of the city. The unique facade of the 19th century and the view of the Moscow River will not leave anyone indifferent.
History of the waterfront
The history of this district of Moscow begins in the 15th century, when the Golutvinsk settlement was formed on the site of the embankment. The first inhabitants were the peasant population of the city, which existed at the monasteries.
Until the 1880s, the area was regularly flooded, so it was decided to build a drainage channel and dams. Along this channel and located Yakimanskaya embankment. Since the floods recurred anyway, in 1938 they decided to build another canal - named after Moscow. He solved this problem, and now the embankment pleases both guests and residents of the capital.
The embankment got its modern name thanks to Bolshaya Yakimanka Street, which is in close proximity. Since 1812, various plants and industrial production enterprises began to be built in the area. The most famous were the factories of the Ryabushinsky and Istomins.
Restaurants in Yakimanskaya Embankment
After a long walk there is a desire to eat tasty food. There are many restaurants on the Yakimanskaya embankment. The most popular place is the restaurant of Ivan Urgant and Alexander Tsekalo “The Garden”. The best dishes from the Argentinean chef Adrian Ketglas will delight their visitors with Spanish, Italian, Indian and Thai cuisine. The interior of the restaurant is a greenhouse of exotic plants, as well as a subtropical garden. The average check in a restaurant is approximately 1500-2500 rubles.
No less popular place for visitors to the Yakimanskaya embankment is the restaurant "River". In this institution, in addition to delicious food, you can see the work of the most famous bartenders and promoters. The Mediterranean cuisine from the famous chef Artem Martirosov will delight customers of the Reka restaurant. Customers can also use free Wi-Fi, sing karaoke and smoke a hookah. The average check of an institution is 2500 rubles.
The Waiters restaurant is located on the Yakimanskaya embankment of the capital, which will allow you to plunge and feel the atmosphere of Broadway musicals from the inside. Dishes of European cuisine are served in an unusual form: with dancing and various special effects. Another feature of the establishment is a bar card with a very wide assortment. However, it is worth remembering that in The Waiters restaurant there is a dress code and face control. It is necessary to come in clothes that would correspond to the style of the event. The average restaurant bill is about 1000-1500 rubles.
Walks on the waterfront
Of course, Yakimanskaya embankment is one of the most picturesque places in Moscow. And this is really justified, because the diversity of this district of Moscow is fascinating. According to the modern program of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin “My City”, the pedestrian zone on Yakimanskaya Embankment has become an innovation.
This year, a single space was created for two embankments - Yakimanskaya and Crimean. The improvement of this place is amazing: new tiles, mass lighting, equipment of quays with benches. All the conditions for a pleasant stay in the center are definitely created.
The largest attraction, near which the Yakimanskaya embankment is located, is the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. This temple is central in the Russian diocese and hundreds of thousands of people annually visit this monumental historical site. Also within walking distance from the embankment is the famous Exhibition Hall "Manege", where you can see exhibitions on various topics of interest to you.
