Discover Moscow's Izmaylovo district with a collection of local guides and an interactive map. This page helps visitors find attractions, green spaces, restaurants, hotels and transport connections in the eastern part of the city. Explore the colourful architecture of Izmailovo Kremlin, browse the nearby market or discover the wooded paths of Izmailovsky Park. Use the map to see how places relate to one another, then open individual guides for more details and plan a route that suits your interests.
Izmaylovo is an eastern district of Moscow, known for a colourful wooden complex, a big souvenir market and one of the city's largest parks. It is a place for a half-day outing more than a quick stop.
The list on this page covers the market, the Izmailovo Kremlin, the park, two large hotels and the two metro stations. Use the text below to understand what belongs to what: the Kremlin complex and the Vernissage market stand side by side but are different things. Opening hours vary by source, so check before you go.
Market, Kremlin and park
Choose the Izmailovo Vernissage for souvenirs and a flea market. Weekends, especially Saturday and Sunday mornings, are the best time, since the flea market is open and more stalls are set up, although they are also the busiest. Entry is free.
Choose the Izmailovo Kremlin for a fairytale-style wooden complex with small museums. The grounds are free, and each museum charges separately. It is next to the Vernissage but is not the same place.
Choose Izmailovsky Park for forest, ponds and a Ferris wheel. It is free to enter and open year-round. Rides, rentals and cafes keep their own hours. Allow two to four hours.
Metro and hotels
Partizanskaya is the station for the market and the Kremlin, and Izmaylovskaya has a direct entrance to the park. Both are on the dark blue Line 3. Partizanskaya has three tracks and two island platforms, and Izmaylovskaya is a ground-level station with an elevated vestibule.
Vega Hotel and Convention Center is a four-star hotel of about a thousand rooms, 150 meters from Partizanskaya. Hotel Izmailovo Alfa is one of the tall towers of the huge Izmailovo hotel complex, 50 meters from the station.
Go before lunch if you want to shop, since the market is reported to close in the late afternoon. Weekends are the busiest days.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Izmailovo Kremlin the same as the Vernissage market?
No. They stand side by side. The Kremlin is a wooden complex with small museums, and the Vernissage is the large souvenir and flea market beside it.
Is it free to enter the Izmailovo Kremlin?
The grounds and the market are free to enter. Each museum has its own ticket.
When is the market best?
Weekend mornings, especially Saturday and Sunday, when the flea market is open and more vendors set up. They are also the busiest times.
Which metro station is best for the park?
Izmaylovskaya has a direct entrance to Izmaylovsky Park. Partizanskaya is the better choice for the market and the Kremlin.
Is Izmaylovsky Park free?
Yes, entry is free. Amusement rides, rentals and some events have their own prices.
Final thoughts
Izmaylovo offers a mix of traditional-style architecture, local shopping and extensive green spaces. Start with the attraction that interests you most, then use the interactive map to find other places nearby. If you plan to visit a museum, market or restaurant, check the official source for current visitor information before heading out.
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