On May 9, 1995, the Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War was opened at the base of the Memorial Victory Complex on Poklonnaya Hill. The entrance is lined with fountains which leads to the main part of the complex. The Museum takes up approximately 48. 000 square meters and is a good place to observe an all-encompassing view of Moscow. It comprises of the Victory Park, the 141.8m high Main Victory Monument.