What to see in Moscow

Moscow is the most popular city among tourists in Russia. Every year, millions of travelers admire its temples, museums, ancient streets and spacious squares, and also enjoy traveling along the Moskva River.

We will tell you about the most interesting attractions of the city, what you can do and see there, how you are able to entertain yourself:

The Moscow Kremlin and Red Square

The Kremlin is Europe’s largest fortress, preserved from the years of Middle Ages. In the Kremlin there are ancient cathedrals, spacious squares, symbols of the capital Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon. The first mention of the Kremlin dates back to the mid-12th century, when the first fortifications were built to protect the young city. Red Square is the main symbol of the ancient city and the whole country, the location of St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Historical Museum, the Mausoleum. At any time of the year there are always many guests of the capital who get acquainted with its main attraction.

Diamond Fund and the Armory

Excursions to the Armory provide an inspection of a collection of ancient weapons, armor, Old Russian gold and silver items, various art objects. During the tour you can see the treasures of the Diamond Fund: royal crowns, tiaras, jewelry made of jewelry. In addition to masterpieces of jewelry, in the collections of the Diamond Fund there are nuggets and precious stones of historical and artistic significance.

Cathedrals and monasteries

The most famous temple in Moscow is St. Basil’s Cathedral. It was erected on Red Square in honor of the capture of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. Sightseeing tours of the capital include a visit to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Today it is the largest Orthodox cathedral in the world. During the Stalinist rule, it was completely destroyed, later it was restored at the end of the 20th century.

Novodevichy Convent is an ancient female monastery, which was opened in the 16th century. The architectural ensemble of the monastery has been preserved in its original form and is now protected by UNESCO.

Moscow museums

Moscow has a huge number of museums that can be found during a city tour. The Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy (VDNH) was created in the middle of the last century in order to demonstrate the success of the Soviet people. Today it is a place for thematic exhibitions, various places for entertainment, restaurants, concert halls, playgrounds with interactive programs.

Art lovers should visit the Tretyakov Gallery, which contains unique collections of paintings. In the halls of the gallery objects of art of various eras are collected: from ancient Byzantine icons to paintings by artists of the Soviet period.

The History Museum, located on Red Square, introduces visitors to all stages of Russian history. Museum collections used to be regularly replenished with valuable exhibits from private collections of noble families.

Cruise on the Moskva River

To get a complete impression of the beauty and grandeur of the city, you should go on a cruise along the Moskva River. During a river trip, you can see in an unusual perspective the Kremlin Embankment and the Kremlin, the Novodevichy Convent, a modern monument to Peter the Great.

Moscow metro

The Moscow Metro is a huge metropolis, where vibrant life boils from early morning until late at night. Most underground stations are real works of art, thanks to the original design and richness of the interior. During a tour of the subway, you can learn about the stages of its construction, features of work during the war, legends associated with its activities.