Smolenskaya metro station
Description:
In Moscow, there are two metro stations called "Smolenskaya" on different lines: one is on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line (line 3, blue), and the other is on the Filevskaya line (line 4, blue). They are within walking distance of each other, but are served by different lines.
Smolenskaya (Arbat-Pokrovskaya line)
General information
- Address: Smolensk Square, 1/3, Moscow
- Line: Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line (line 3, blue)
- Working hours: from 05:30 to 01:00
- Transitions: no (but near the station "Smolenskaya" Filevskaya line)
Architecture and design
The Smolenskaya station of the Arbat-Pokrovskaya line was opened on April 5, 1953. The architects of the station are Harold Schreiber and Boris Thor. The station is made in the style of Stalin’s Empire using marble, granite and decorative elements.
Features
The station has one underground lobby, which overlooks Smolensk Square and Arbat. Inside the station you can see elegant columns and vaults decorated with mosaics and stucco.
Contacts and useful links
- The official website of the Moscow Metro: mosmetro.ru
- Telephone hotline of the Moscow metro: +7 (495) 539-54-54
Smolenskaya (Filev line)
General information
- Address: Smolensk Square, 2/1, Moscow
- Line: Filevskaya line (line 4, blue)
- Working hours: from 05:30 to 01:00
- Transitions: no (but near the station "Smolenskaya" Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line)
Architecture and design
The station "Smolenskaya" Filevskaya line was opened on May 15, 1935 and reconstructed in 1958. The architects of the station are Alexei Dushkin and Boris Vilensky. The station is made in a constructivist style, with simple forms and functional elements.
Features
The station has one ground lobby, which overlooks the Smolensk square. The interior design of the station is quite modest, with an emphasis on practicality and convenience of passengers.
Contacts and useful links
- The official website of the Moscow Metro: mosmetro.ru
- Telephone hotline of the Moscow metro: +7 (495) 539-54-54
Transport accessibility
Both stations "Smolenskaya" are located in the center of Moscow, which provides convenient communication with other areas of the city. There are bus and trolley bus stops near the stations.
Nearby sights
- Old Arbat: a historic street with numerous shops, cafes, theaters and museums.
- Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: one of Stalin’s seven skyscrapers located next to the stations.
- Smolensk embankment: a picturesque place for walking along the Moscow River.
Useful information for passengers
- ATMs and payment terminals: ATMs and terminals are installed at the stations to pay for services.
- Accessibility for people with limited mobility: Both stations have escalators, but no elevators.
- Safety: CCTV cameras are installed at the stations, and round-the-clock police patrols are carried out.
Smolenskaya metro stations are important transport hubs in the center of Moscow, providing convenient communication and access to various cultural and historical sites of the city.