Panorama of Moscow from Sparrow Hills

The Sparrow Hills is a spectacular look-out point from the hill of 85 meters (278 feet) high, with the best view of the city from the south side of the river and, overlooking Luzhniki Stadium and Moscow State University behind.

However, they say in Russia, "it is better to see once than to hear 100 times". Indeed, standing on a hilltop and looking at the magnificent view, you can not help an exclamation of delight. The opening spectacle is breathtaking.

The Sparrow Hills are especially good in autumn. In the picture you can see the time which in Russia is called "Golden Autumn". This is not a time when there is neither cold nor hot, when the last rays of autumn sun pierce the golden foliage like thin gossamer. It seems that all of Moscow is enveloped in flames of orange, yellow and red leaves. Fragrance of autumn, as thin as a fine French perfume, is floating in the air. Enjoying the spectacle of autumn in Moscow from Sparrow Hills, you feel on top of the world.

Photo #1 taken on October 17, 2004
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