The Delovoy Tsentr Metro Station is the Metro gateway to Moscow City, the business district of glass skyscrapers on the Moskva River. It is a complex of several stations: the original high-tech station on the Filyovskaya Line, which opened on 10 September 2005, and further stations on other lines linked to it by transfers.
Visitors usually arrive here to see the skyscrapers and the PANORAMA360 viewpoint. This guide explains what the 2005 station looks like, how the different Delovoy Tsentr stations connect, which name changes to know about, how fares and payment work for tourists, when the hubs are busy, and what to see within a short walk of the exits.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Деловой центр |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 2005 |
| Architect(s) | Aleksandr Vigdorov, Leonid Borzenkov and Olga Farstova (Filyovskaya Line station) |
| Address | Presnenskaya Embankment, Moscow City business district, Moscow OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Presnensky |
| Interchanges | Delovoy Tsentr (Line 4, light blue (Filyovskaya), the original station of 2005, which was named Vystavochnaya from 2008 to 2024) Delovoy Tsentr (Line 8, yellow (Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya), a separate deep station reached by transfer) Delovoy Tsentr (Rublyovo-Arkhangelskaya Line (former Bolshaya Koltsevaya spur), a third deep station reached by transfer) |
| Opening hours | The Metro runs daily from early morning until about 01:00, with exact first and last train times differing by station and line, so check the operator's site for this interchange (as of October 2026 – check the official site, mosmetro.ru). |
| Best time to visit | Mid-morning, early afternoon and the evening after the rush are the calmest, while the weekday rush hours fill the halls and transfers. The station can be visited in any season since it is underground. |
| Last updated | October 9, 2026 |
Why Visit Delovoy Tsentr Metro Station?
The 2005 station is a rare example of high-tech architecture on the Moscow Metro: a two-level hall with the platform below and, above it, two walkways, one enclosed in glass that sweeps in a large arc across the station. The D-shaped space between the walkways rises to the full height of the station.
It is also the practical entry point for Moscow City, linking the light blue Filyovskaya Line, a deep station on the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line, a deep station of the former Bolshaya Koltsevaya spur and the Moscow Central Circle station. It is free to look at with a fare, and a short walk leads to the towers.
How Delovoy Tsentr Metro Station Is Laid Out
The complex has several stations around the Moscow City district, on Presnenskaya Embankment. The Filyovskaya Line station is built on two levels, with the platform on the lower level and two walkways spanning the length of the platform on the upper level.
The larger walkway is enclosed in glass and sweeps from one side of the station to the other and back in an arc. Passengers can transfer from the Filyovskaya station to the Delovoy Tsentr station of the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line, and a third station gives access to the Bolshaya Koltsevaya route, now described as part of the Rublyovo-Arkhangelskaya Line. A Moscow Central Circle station of the same name is also part of the hub. Follow the signs for your line, and check the map in the hall.
Highlights of Delovoy Tsentr Metro Station
The glass walkway
The larger of the two upper walkways is enclosed in glass and sweeps in a large arc across the station, giving a view down to the platform. Look at the curve from the platform level and from the walkway itself. Check the light from the glass during the day.
Tip: Walk the glass arc for the best view of the station.
The two-level high-tech hall
The station, by the architects Aleksandr Vigdorov, Leonid Borzenkov and Olga Farstova, was a radical departure from the design of earlier Metro stations, with the platform on the lower level. Look at the structure of steel and glass. Check how the hall differs from the older marble stations.
Tip: Compare it with a 1930s station on the same trip.
The D-shaped open space
The D-shaped area between the two walkways extends to the full height of the station, giving a sense of volume. Look up from the platform. Check the effect of the lighting.
Tip: Stand on the platform and look up at the open space.
The deep transfer stations
Deep stations on the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line and the former Bolshaya Koltsevaya spur connect through the complex, and the Bolshaya Koltsevaya station opened on 26 February 2018. Check the signs for your line before going down.
Tip: Allow extra time for the long transfers.
The Moscow Central Circle station
A surface Moscow Central Circle station named Delovoy Tsentr opened in 2016, with a green-tinted design, and links the hub to the circular rail line. Check the connection if you want to use the circle.
Tip: Use the circle for trips across the outer center.
The name changes
The Filyovskaya station opened as Delovoy Tsentr in 2005, was named Vystavochnaya from 3 June 2008 to 31 March 2024, and is now Delovoy Tsentr again, so older maps and guides may show the former name. Check current maps.
Tip: Look for both names on older guides.
Atmosphere
Steel, glass and daylight fill the hall, and the long arc of the glass walkway looks over the platform while trains slide in below. The sounds are announcements, trains and the steady footsteps of office workers heading for the towers.
Commuters from the business district, tourists with cameras and shoppers share the platforms, and the hub is busiest at the weekday rush hours. Mid-morning and the evening after the rush are calmer. Above ground the towers rise right outside the exits.
History of Delovoy Tsentr Metro Station
The Filyovskaya Line station opened on 10 September 2005 as Delovoy Tsentr, the terminus of a branch serving the Moscow City business district. Its high-tech design, by Aleksandr Vigdorov, Leonid Borzenkov and Olga Farstova, was a radical departure from earlier Metro stations. From 3 June 2008 to 31 March 2024 the station was named Vystavochnaya, and it then returned to the name Delovoy Tsentr.
A deep station on the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line opened on 31 January 2014, closed on 24 February 2018 and reopened on 12 December 2020. The Moscow Central Circle station, with a green tint, opened in 2016. On 26 February 2018 a station on what was then the Bolshaya Koltsevaya line opened as one of five initial stations of the new line, and it served as the terminus of a spur from Khoroshyovskaya.
One source describes the Rublyovo-Arkhangelskaya Line, which opened in 2026, as incorporating this deep station, with a reopening in September 2026, but line numbers and colors for this line were not verified. Dates and details should be checked against the Metro operator’s official sources, and this history is shorter than requested because few facts could be verified; sources differ on line names and the state of the newest line.
Tickets and Booking for Delovoy Tsentr Metro Station
Fares. The fare is the same for any length of ride and any number of transfers within the central zone, and sources give the price of one trip at a budget price level (₽) depending on the payment method, with a prepaid Troika card cheaper than a single ticket; because prices change, check the current tariff on the operator’s site mosmetro.ru. Troika cards and tickets can be bought at ticket offices and ticket machines in Metro vestibules, and one guide notes that the machines may take only cash.
Payment. Contactless bank cards and smartphone payment are accepted at turnstiles, but some foreign cards may not work, and your country’s sanctions rules may restrict some payment services, so check this yourself; a Troika card topped up with rubles is the most reliable option. Rush hours are the weekday mornings and evenings, when the hub is crowded, and it is calmer at other times.
Plan and Book
How to Get to Delovoy Tsentr Metro Station
Take the Metro to Delovoy Tsentr on the Filyovskaya Line (Line 4, light blue), or transfer from the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line (Line 8, yellow), the Rublyovo-Arkhangelskaya Line or the Moscow Central Circle (Line 14). The exits lead to the Moscow City towers on Presnenskaya Embankment.
- By taxi: ask for Delovoy Tsentr Metro, Moscow City.
- On foot: the towers and the PANORAMA360 viewpoint are a short walk from the exits.
- Orientation: follow the signs for the line you need, since the hub has several levels.
Accessibility
The hub has escalators and long transfer corridors; lifts and step-free routes at this station were not verified, so check mosmetro.ru or ask Metro staff before you travel.
Food Nearby
The Moscow City towers have shopping malls, food courts and restaurants a short walk from the exits; the exact venues were not verified. See the Moscow Food Tour: Russian Cuisine and Local Specialties itinerary.
What to Bring
Bring a charged phone with a map, cash in rubles for a ticket or a Troika card, and comfortable shoes for the long transfers.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Delovoy Tsentr Metro Station
The glass walkway arc
The curved glass tunnel above the platform with daylight pouring in.
Best time: Mid-morning, outside rush hour.
The platform from above
Trains below seen from the upper walkway.
Best time: Off-peak hours.
The D-shaped open space
The full-height void between the walkways.
Best time: Midday.
The towers outside the exits
The glass skyscrapers rising directly above the hub.
Best time: Late afternoon.
Photography Rules
Photography in the Metro is generally allowed for personal use without flash, but tripods and professional filming may need permission; do not block passengers or take photographs of staff.
Family Suitability
Suitable for families as part of a trip to Moscow City, but the hub is busy at rush hour and has long escalators and transfers; hold children's hands and keep strollers away from the platform edge. Lifts were not verified.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Look for both names, Delovoy Tsentr and the former Vystavochnaya, on older maps.
- Allow extra time for transfers between the deep stations.
- Walk the glass arc for the best view of the station.
- Visit between the rush hours for time to look around.
- Combine the station with the PANORAMA360 viewpoint in Federation Tower.
- Check the Moscow City and Moscow River Skyline Itinerary for a walk around the towers.
Explore Nearby Delovoy Tsentr Metro Station
Sights near Delovoy Tsentr Metro Station
PANORAMA360 Moscowabout 200 m away (~4 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Krasnaya Presnya Park Moscowabout 900 m away (~14 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Only Love Is Above Observation Deck Moscowabout 450 m away (~7 min walk) · typical visit: 45–90 minutesMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Metro stations near Delovoy Tsentr Metro Station
Vystavochnaya Metro Stationabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Mezhdunarodnaya Metro Stationabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Train stations and river piers near Delovoy Tsentr Metro Station
Kievsky River Pierabout 1.7 km away (~28 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Kievsky Railway Terminalabout 1.8 km away (~30 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Delovoy Tsentr Metro Station
Ruskiabout 400 m away (~6 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
KU: Ramen Izakaya Barabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Delovoy Tsentr Metro Station
When did the station open?
The Filyovskaya station opened on 10 September 2005.
Who designed it?
Aleksandr Vigdorov, Leonid Borzenkov and Olga Farstova.
What is special about it?
A two-level high-tech hall with a glass walkway arc.
Was it called Vystavochnaya?
Yes, from 3 June 2008 to 31 March 2024.
Which lines meet here?
Filyovskaya, Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya, the Rublyovo-Arkhangelskaya spur and the Moscow Central Circle.
Is it near the skyscrapers?
Yes, the exits lead to Moscow City.
Is it crowded?
Yes at weekday rush hours; calmer at other times.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Some foreign cards may not work, so carry cash in rubles; see the fares section for sanctions rules.
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