The Top Things to Do in Moscow. Dasha Fomina. Copy link. Map View. More info. Open In Google Maps. Krasnaya ploshad, , Moscow, , Russia. Give us feedback. Atmosphere: Accessible Wheelchair. Book Now. The onion-shaped domes were designed to make the building look like flames on a bonfire. The cathedral was commissioned in the s by Ivan the Terrible and according to legend, the Tsar thought it so beautiful he ordered that the architect be blinded so they would never surpass this creation.
Krasnaya ploshad, Tsentralnyy administrativnyy okrug Moskva, , Russia. First opened to the public in August , the Mausoleum attracts around 2. Red Square, Moscow, , Russia. Building, Museum, Store. An attraction in its own right, the State Historical Museum, founded in by Ivan Zabelin and Aleksey Uvarov, was once the principal medicine store, also containing antiquaries owned by the royal family.
Love the hidden gems and graffiti art, would love to visit Artplay. Thanks for a comprehensive guide to Moscow! Moscow is a city where the past and the future live side by side. Here we can find everything from medieval fortresses and Soviet monoliths to glass skyscrapers and innovation centers. Wonderful stuff! Now, if only I could just find the time …! I hear Moscow is very beautiful at night.
I hope to get out there one day. A friend of mine went to St. Petersburg and had a great experience. Despite all the tension we see on the news with Russia and other Countries like the U. I wonder what the sentiment is with Russians and foreigners visiting their country for tourism. Especially Americans. Table of Contents. Best Things to do in Moscow Russia. Things to do do in Moscow Russia. Facebook Twitter Pinterest. Travel Planning Resources Looking to book your next trip?
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These places look so awesome! Moscow is truly a beautiful city Reply. Your article is good and meaningful. Although it was originally designed as a general-purpose trade show venue, this park complex now houses amusement rides , ice rinks , and a number of galleries and other attractions for all ages. The park's most famous landmarks are the Moskvarium, a marine biology center home to over species of marine animals, the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, and a shopping center selling traditional products from former Soviet countries.
There's even a film museum showing Soviet cartoons or even a full-length film for an extra fee and an education center offering masterclasses on everything from becoming a barista to video montage call or write in advance to find out which ones are English-friendly.
Soviet-era pavilions, sculptures, and fountains abound here as well, including the famous Friendship of the Peoples Fountain, which features statues of women dressed in costumes from different former Soviet countries. Main entrance gate to Gorky Park. Named after the famous Russian writer Maxim Gorky who was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature five times but never won it and sitting right across the Moskva River, Gorky Park covers hectares of beautiful ponds and green spaces.
Popular with both locals and tourists, the park offers a variety of things to enjoy-from sunbeds, hammocks, and drinking fountains to free yoga classes and children's playgrounds. There's free Wi-Fi and sockets for charging your phone, as well as many food stands and plenty of wild animals, including deer, rabbits, and pheasants.
Visitors can rent paddleboats and bicycles to explore the park-and from May to October, there is also an open-air movie theater, as well as scheduled presentations by street performers, musicians, and artists. Gorky Park attracts the young and old, so don't be surprised to see a mix of people exercising, playing chess, and sunbathing.
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Written by Diana Bocco Updated Mar 9, We may earn a commission from affiliate links Moscow is one of Europe's most enigmatic destinations, home to a fascinating history and colorful, awe-inspiring architecture you won't find anywhere else in the world. Kremlin Kremlin Moscow's most recognizable structure is without a doubt the Kremlin, a 15th-century fortified complex that covers an area of , square meters surrounded by walls built in the s.
Bolshoi Theatre Bolshoi Theatre The Bolshoi Theater is home to the largest and one of the oldest ballet and opera companies in the world. Red Square St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square All of Moscow's main streets start at Red Square, so it's easy to see why this is considered the heart of the city.
Moscow Metro Komsomolskaya Station on the Moscow metro Riding the Moscow metro is an experience all in itself, but even just heading underground to walk through the stations is something no visitor should miss. Tretyakov Gallery Tretyakov Gallery The largest collection of Russian art in the world sits here, with over , paintings, sculptures, and religious art dating back to over a millennia ago. Arbat Street Night view of Arbat Street decorated for the holidays Moscow's one-kilometer-long pedestrian street has been around since the 15 th century.
Gorky Park Main entrance gate to Gorky Park Named after the famous Russian writer Maxim Gorky who was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature five times but never won it and sitting right across the Moskva River, Gorky Park covers hectares of beautiful ponds and green spaces. The trendy rooms and suites here all have contemporary style and great city views. On-site amenities are plentiful.
There are two restaurants: one serving contemporary Italian fare, and the other Japanese. There is an impressively lit indoor swimming pool, a well-known spa, and a state-of-the-art gym.
Another excellent luxury hotel is the Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow. The residential-style property is in the heart of Moscow just next to the Bolshoi Theatre and within walking distance of the Kremlin and Red Square.
The rooms and suites have been opulently designed by Tony Chi. The on-site restaurant serves a mix of European and Armenian specialities. Thank You so soo soooo much.
Hi Yulia, we are visiting Moscow and St. Peters between nd June during World Cup…. We have planned our entire trip based on your recommendations……only 1 thing we still could not manage is ticket to Armoury Chambers as all the online bookings are unavailable…..
Happy you used my blog so much! About the Armoury Champers — try this link. Hello from greece. Thank you for the usufull imformation about moscow. I want to see ballet and hear a concert but as i see bolsoi theatre is closed this month. Please can you tell me some places where are open at august; And something else in my plans is to visit sergeve posand is it easy to go there by train;. Hey Vicky! Funnily enough, I have just come back from Greece: You are right, Bolshoi seems to be closed in August, what a pity!
There is Maly theatre, but the dont seem to have many things happaening in August as well, check it out here. Here is also a list of the most popular theaters in Moscow please google translate it, it also links to the website of each theater , so you can choose something depending on your preferences. As for Sergiev POsad, you can get there by train, sure! You could also take a day tour with a guide in English if you wish to, here is more info.
Thank you so much for putting this complete guide together!! Really, thank you!! Hi, Yulia! Your blog is great! Is it? Not sure where you heard it, but this is not true — you need to register and you need to do it in 24 hours after your arrival unless it is a weekend.
As i mentioned above, the easiest way to do it is through a hotel. Thanks for this detailed post! I know Moscow will be crowded, but I chose not to miss this opportunity. Your 18 things to do in Moscow is simply amazing! I am arriving with a friend in Moscow to start my trip. But will be taking an overnight train on the same day to Kazan. And only returning to Moscow 4 days later. Where should I register myself? I have an accommodation hostel booked in Kazan. Does Moscow 1 Day Pass include entry to all tours?
We wanted to do a dinner cruise on 20th or 22nd evening? Any recommended dinner cruise in Moscow? Radisson Blu cruise seems full. For Bunker, should we book our tickets online? Which tour option is most recommended? Any recommendations on Markets? Are izmailovsky market and arbat street similar? Hi Sanket, thank you so much for your words, I am so happy to receive such positive responses from my readers! Now, to answer your questions: 1 You have to register in the first 24 hours after arrival, so in your case that would be in Kazan.
But a shirt and jeans would be fine, no worries! Are you going to buy your ticket at the door or did you book it in advance? You can try calling them from your hotel in Kazan and booking it over the phone just in case?
Ask your front desk, I am sure they will be happy to help! So glad i was able to read it before my travel! Hi Sheyla, I am so happy you guys find it useful and all my work was done for something! This post was brilliant. Other sites were simply either lacking or overwhelming. Yours had the perfect amount of information in a very useful format! Hi Zaki, thanks for your comment! You know, you actually gave me an idea! I have just created the PDF printable version of this post added the alphabet and the metro map and deleted some unnecessary info , so you can print it or download it to your phone available off line.
You can purchase it for 2,99 USD here and support my work if you wish to do so! Have a great time in Russia! Thanks a lot… I always admire people like you.. As you know information is wealth … Kudos for all the time you have spent in writing this blog and helping so many people out here..
I have to mention that the kind of comfort this post gives to a first time anxious traveler cant be explained in words..!! Do you have any idea what would be an issue with the website ticket.
From the past 2weeks iam unable to book my free train from Moscow to St. Petersburg n back. Thank you so much Yulia for such a detailed and informative blog. It is very well written and it is extremely helpful for all of us visiting Moscow.
I shall be there in Russia next month for the world cup and I will be referring to it plenty of the times, during next one and half month. I thought the public transport such as metro rides would be free for the fan ID holders, do you know anything about that?
Also, would you have any tips about Nizhny Novgorod? Thanks a lot for your wonderful suggestions and recommendations. Your site is the best ,and the most generous in information, for tourists visiting Moscow during the World Cup. Thanks again. Wow, with these post I was forced to write a comment about it. Thank you for such a wonderful, easy and detailed. Have a wonderful day. Aww, thanks a lot for your comment!
I am glad as I tried my best to make it super useful! Enjoy your time in Russia! Thank you so much for including so much detail! Really do appreciate it! Just decided to visit Moscow between June 27 and 29th. Your tips of places to go are simply great! As noticed from your comments, i guess no big deal right:. Finally, as Portuguese, do i need to apply for a visa in advance, or i simply need my valid passport at the airport:.
Yes, of course, as most of the EU country citizen you will need to obtain a visa in advance in order to enter Russia. In case you have an official ticket for one of the games, I suggest you apply for the Fan ID, in this case you can enter without the visa. Do not forget that you will need to register yourself in a local immigration office in any way, does not matter if you entered with the visa or without.
I have more information about it in the article above. Hi Yulia. I found you after you wrote that post about the 18 best things to do in Moscow during World Cup. She speaks and average english. Do you think she needs a personal guide. She is a very energic 64 years old lady. If you think she needs one, would you have someone to recomend? How much does it cost per day? Where do you suggest as best place for exchanging money in Moscow? My flight has a stopover in Amsterdam.
I would like to take a tour through the site where the battles of WWII happened. Do you know any travel agency to recomend? I look forward to hear all your tips.
Hello, Felipe and thank you for reaching out to me for suggestions. The best way for her would be to get some private tours that will help her make the best of those days, especially because she will be by herself. You can even choose the language for this tour besides English, they also have Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian. Another option could be Moscow: 1-Day Panoramic Tour this one will take her with a private car. But, overall, I think these tours are some good ways to tick the highlights of Moscow.
There are just two examples, you can find more private tours on GetYourGuide. For Saint Petersburg you can look into Saint-Petersburg: Private Tour with a Local which is also available in multiple languages and the benefit is that a local will arrange this tour for your mother. I hope your mother will have a blast in Russia and will get to see a lot of beautiful landmarks!
The best rates are at the ATMs. Another cool option is to visit Rossoshka Memorial in Volgograd — you will basically see a famous cemetery where lots of soldiers were buried after the Battle of Stalingrad. Hope my tips will help you have the best time in Russia together with your parents. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sign me up for the newsletter! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.
Learn how your comment data is processed. Contents 1. Red Square 2. Kremlin 3. Cathedral of Christ the Saviour 4. Zaryadye Park 5. Bolshoi theatre 6. Gorky Park 7.
Sparrow Hills and MSU 8. Moscow metro 9. Tretyakovskaya gallery VDNKh Moscow River cruise Old Arbat and New Arbat streets Moskva City skyscrapers Izmailovo Kremlin Patriarshiye Ponds Kolomenskoye Estate Ostankinskaya TV tower Tsaritsyno Museum reserve Unusual things to do in Moscow Where to eat in Moscow and what to try The best night clubs in Moscow Where to stay in Moscow Useful things to know before your trip to Moscow — visa, prices etc.
So that he could not build one more beautiful than this cathedral, duh! Oh, the barbaric traditions back in time… He was called Ivan the Terrible for a reason, right? You can enter the church, the price is rub, but it is not that spectacular inside. GUM Check out the stunning building on the left of the church, it is GUM — the main department store of the country and the most beautiful one, too!
Eternal Flame There is an Eternal Flame in honor of an unknown soldier on the left side of Red Square right after the exit. Read more about the Kremlin and the museums inside it in the next paragraph. Kremlin Keep in mind that you cannot go inside the Kremlin walls unless you are visiting a museum or you are part of a tourist group. Book a private tour of Kremlin with Cathedral Square.
The Great Bell Tower of Ivan the Terrible You will hear about the history and architecture of the bell tower and the Kremlin, see the authentic fragments of the white stone decor of the ancient Kremlin buildings, and admire the beautiful views of the Kremlin and the surrounding area. Cathedral of Christ the Saviour The cathedral is located just a few hundred meters away from the Kremlin.
The church is also known for the infamous Pussy Riot protest against Putin back in The entrance is free. Buy 2. Zaryadye Park Zaryadye is a newly opened, landscaped urban park. Bolshoi theatre Bolshoi Theatre translated as The Big Theatre in Russian is an iconic building that hosts both ballet and opera performances. The standards of Russian ballet are known as one of the highest in the world!
The park has recently been renovated and it now has a fresh, vibrant appearance! You can take a boat cruise from Gorky park! Moscow metro I have been all around the world, but Moscow metro is still the most beautiful and the most efficient I have ever seen!
Afraid you will get lost in the enormous Moscow metro? If there is just one museum you visit in Moscow, I recommend this one! Here are other cool places to see in the area: Museum of Cosmonautics Did you know that a Russian man named Yuri Gagarin was the first man to go into space?
Moskvarium Check out Moskvarium an Oceanarium if you are traveling with kids; it is located right inside the VDNkh complex. Moscow River cruise Take a river cruise and enjoy all the famous landmarks from another angle. Old Arbat and New Arbat streets One of the oldest streets in the city is Arbat Street, a pedestrian street about one kilometer long in the historical center of Moscow. Izmailovo Kremlin Kremlin actually means fortress and there are many kremlins in the city, but please do not confuse it with the main Kremlin at the Red Square.
Kolomenskoye Estate Kolomenskoe is a cultural complex of cultural monuments with Russian medieval architecture. Entrance to the park is free, but if you want to enter the palace it is RUB per person. Ostankinskaya TV tower Ostankinskaya TV tower is the 8 th tallest building in the world and the highest building in Europe!
Tsaritsyno Museum reserve This is probably my favorite park in the entire city! There is also a little open air bus that does a circuit of the park for a small fee.
Unusual things to do in Moscow There is much more to see in Moscow than just the Kremlin! Museum of Soviet Arcade Games Release your inner child by playing 60 arcade machines from the Soviet era!
Stalinist Skyscraper tour Stalinist Skyscrapers, also known as the Seven Sisters, are a bunch of skyscrapers in the center of Moscow built in the very unique Stalinist style. Moscow Rooftop tour Keep in mind this picture was taken in St. Petersburg, I havent taken the Moscow rooftop tour yet Craving something unusual? Take a 1-hour private roof top tour with an experienced roofer!
I bet none of your friends can brag they have a picture like that, can they? Take your camera, there are some amazing photo opportunities out there! Detskiy Mir rooftop viewpoint There have been many lookout suggestions in this post already, so I decided to include this one as another option.
It is a bit sour, but very good! The best night clubs in Moscow Known as a city that never sleeps, Moscow offers a great variety of high class night clubs. Useful things to know before your trip to Moscow — visa, prices etc.
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