Excursions with a visit to Ilyinka

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Ilyinka is one of the three main streets of Kitay—Gorod and one of the oldest historical streets in Moscow. It stretches for about 550 meters, starting from Red Square and ending with Ilyinsky Gate Square.
• One of the main advantages of modern Ilyinka is its magnificent architectural ensemble, which allows you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the business districts of old Moscow. Outstanding historical buildings of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, including commercial and commercial buildings, as well as apartment buildings, have been preserved along the street. Among the significant architectural objects are the Upper Shopping Malls (GUM), the Middle Shopping Malls, the Warm Shopping malls with the Temple of Elijah the Prophet, the Old Gostiny Dvor, the building of the Moscow Stock Exchange, as well as the buildings of the Northern Insurance Company with its slender clock tower.
• Of particular interest are the apartment buildings of the compound of the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra and the Iosifo-Volokolamsk compound, as well as the buildings of ancient banks such as the St. Petersburg International Commercial Bank, the Azov-Don Bank, the Moscow Merchant Bank and others.
• Excellent landscaping was also demonstrated on Ilyinka: the sidewalks are paved with large granite tiles, their width is sufficient for a comfortable walk. Elegant retro-style lanterns are installed along the street, and a small square next to the tower of the Northern Insurance Company building adds charm to the surroundings.
• It is also worth noting the festive New Year's decoration of Ilyinka, especially important, since the street is adjacent to Red Square and is an important tourist route. Usually the street is brightly decorated for the New Year, creating a festive atmosphere.
• Given that Ilyinka is often busy with car traffic, if you want to explore the street more carefully and in a calm environment, it is better to visit it on those rare days when it is closed to cars, for example, during festive and sporting events such as the Moscow Marathon.