Russia Moscow сity, Kremlin, Armoury Chamber guided tour

Itinerary

Moscow сity tour

During a sightseeing tour of the historic city center, you can see and visit some the most famous sights of Moscow.

The Moscow Kremlin

The historical and architectural complex was erected at the end of the 15th century. It is a defensive structure with twenty towers. The most famous tower, Spasskaya, is a symbol of the capital and the entire Russian state. The Kremlin is located on the picturesque left bank of the Moscow River.

On the territory of the Kremlin there are luxurious ancient palaces, spacious squares, orthodox churches.

Red Square

This is one of the squares of the Moscow Kremlin, the main symbol of Moscow. It is located near the north-eastern walls of the Kremlin and today is a pedestrian zone. Holidays are celebrated on Red Square, demonstrations and parades are held here. The main attractions of the square are the History Museum, St. Basil’s Cathedral, a monument to Minin and Pozharsky, the Lenin Mausoleum.

Dormition Cathedral

For many centuries, representatives of the famous Romanov dynasty were crowned in the kingdom in the main Orthodox church of Russia. The cathedral retained its status even after the capital of Moscow, was moved to St. Petersburg.

Today in the cathedral you can admire the ancient frescoes and icons of the 13-14 centuries, admire the relics of the Moscow patriarchs, get acquainted with its rich history.

Blagoveshchensky Cathedral

The construction of the cathedral dates from the 13th century. It is an example of a mixture of the Moscow style of architecture and Pskov architecture. The majestic white stone building has nine domes. The main decoration of the interior is the iconostasis. It consists of several parts that were brought to the cathedral at various times. Here you can see well preserved frescoes and images of scenes from the Gospel.

Kremlin Armory

The chamber was built by order of Peter I and was intended for the storage of weapons. Today it is a museum where you can see not only samples of ancient weapons, but also unique treasures and jewelry. The most famous exhibits of the Armory are the Monomakh’s hat, the symbol of autocracy in Russia, the royal crown, scepter and globus cruciger used to raise the Russian monarchs to the kingdom.

Cathedral of the Archangel

The temple is dedicated to the patron saint of Russian rulers, was erected in 1505. It combines in its appearance elements of traditional ancient Russian architecture and Italian Renaissance. The temple is located on the Cathedral Square of the Kremlin.