Central Administrative Okrug

Moscow

It's iconic.
It's iconic.
Onion-like domes with fancy #patterns, Saint Basil's Cathedral is the most iconic structure in #Moscow alongside with Kremlin.
Northern door of the Dormition (Assumption) Cathedral in the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia.
The Saint Basil's Cathedral in Red Square, Moscow, Russia. It is also known as The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed. The building, now a museum, is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat or Pokrovsky Cathedral. It was built from 1555–1561 on orders from Ivan the Terrible and commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan.

Popular places to visit

Moscow Kremlin featuring night scenes, a ferry and a river or creek

Moscow Kremlin

Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Moscow Kremlin
Red Square, Russian Federation

Red Square

You can learn about the history of Moscow with a trip to Red Square. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

Red Square
St. Basil\'s Cathedral which includes heritage architecture

St. Basil's Cathedral

Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline.

St. Basil's Cathedral
Bolshoi Theatre showing heritage architecture, interior views and theater scenes

Bolshoi Theatre

A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer.

Bolshoi Theatre
Apartment building at Arbat street in Moscow, Russia

Arbat Street

You can learn about the history of Moscow with a visit to Arbat Street. Take in the acclaimed theater scene in this culturally rich area.

Arbat Street
Cathedral of Christ the Savior which includes a river or creek, a bridge and heritage architecture

Cathedral of Christ the Savior

A symbol of historical change, this cathedral was dynamited by the Soviets, only to be reconstructed following the collapse of the USSR.

Cathedral of Christ the Savior

Other neighborhoods around Central Administrative Okrug

Moscow City Centre

Moscow City Centre

4.5/5(312 area reviews)

Theaters, museums, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Moscow City Centre. Make a stop by Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Kremlin Arsenal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Okhotny Ryad Station or Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Station to get around town.

Moscow City Centre
Winter view of Nikolskaya street timelapse hyperlapse in Moscow,Russia.

Kitay-Gorod

The museums and coffeehouses are just a few things visitors like about Kitay-Gorod. Palace of the Romanov Boyars and Monastery of the Epiphany are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kitay-gorod Station (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line) or Lubyanka Station to get around the larger area.

Kitay-Gorod
E6W3MX View of Arbat square of Moscow, Russia

Arbat

4.5/5(116 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Arbat, you might enjoy attractions like Pushkin House Museum on Arbat and Arbat Street. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Smolenskaya Station to see more of the city.

Arbat
Zamoskvorechye

Zamoskvorechye

Get to know Zamoskvorechye and its many features like its museums and churches. You might want to explore sights like State Tretyakov Gallery and Igor Talkov Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Tretyakovskaya Station or Novokuznetskaya Station to get around the city.

Zamoskvorechye
Basmanny

Basmanny

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Basmanny. Moscow Children's Theater is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Baumanskaya Station or Kurskaya Station to see more of the city.

Basmanny
Airport District

Airport District

4/5(11 area reviews)

Noted for its historic sites and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Airport District. Top attractions like Third Ring Road and VTB Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Aeroport Station or Petrovsky Park Station to see more of the city.

Airport District

Central Administrative Okrug