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Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street

Coordinates: 55°45′45″N 37°36′48″E / 55.76250°N 37.61333°E / 55.76250; 37.61333
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Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street
Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street in 2013
Native nameУлица Большая Дмитровка (Russian)
Length1 km (0.62 mi)
LocationMoscow, Russia
Central Administrative Okrug
Tverskoy District

Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street is a street located in Tverskoy District of Moscow. It runs from Okhotny Ryad to Strastnoy Boulevard. The numbering of houses is carried out from Okhotny Ryad.

Etymology

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The name has been known since the 14th century. The street is named in reference to the road leading to the city of Dmitrov.[1]

Notable buildings

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The House of the Unions is located on the corner of Bolshaya Dmitrovka and Okhotny Ryad streets.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Сытин П. Из истории московских улиц. — : Московский рабочий, 1958. — С. 233.
  2. ^ "The official website of the House of the Unions". House of the Unions.

55°45′45″N 37°36′48″E / 55.76250°N 37.61333°E / 55.76250; 37.61333