Moscow

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Minin and Pozharsky Monument which includes heritage architecture

Moscow Travel Guide Video

Visit the capital of Russia, a large modern city that combines dazzling architecture with cultural riches and a fascinating history.

From the fortified Kremlin and gold church domes, to modern skyscrapers, museums and galleries, Moscow’s landmarks reveal much about its history and future. Wars and revolutions have transformed the Russian capital many times in the past. Today it is a prosperous and cosmopolitan city. Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, hundreds of thousands of tourists come to Moscow every year for its art, history and culture.

Make Red Square your first stop. The enormous historic plaza is bordered by some of the city’s most famous buildings. Gaze in awe at St. Basil’s Cathedral with its intriguing multicolored domes. The church was built for Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century to commemorate a military victory. At the opposite end of the square is the State Historical Museum, full of artifacts that tell the story of Russia from prehistoric times to the present. Venture into the Lenin Mausoleum to see the preserved body of the former head of government of the Soviet Union.

Take a tour of the Kremlin, the vast 69-acre (29-hectare) fortified complex that occupies the spot where Moscow was founded. The compound encompasses churches, cathedrals, palaces and the official residence of the president of Russia. Appreciate the religious icons and frescoes inside the Cathedral of the Assumption. See tombs of Russian rulers in the Cathedral of the Archangel.

Anywhere in Moscow, you’re never far from a park or garden. One of the most famous is the 300-acre (120-hectare) Gorky Park, along the banks of the Moscow River. Walk, cycle or rollerblade along its paths, go boating on the lake or play tennis and other sports. During winter, ice skate on the huge rink.

You’ll find many evening activities in the city. Watch opera or ballet at the Bolshoi Theatre, dine in a café or restaurant on Arbat Street and dance in clubs featuring international DJs.

Fly into Sheremetyevo International Airport and get around by bus, tram, taxi, the metro system or rental car. Let Moscow thrill you with its fascinating buildings and history.

Where to stay in Moscow

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Moscow City Centre

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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.

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Central Administrative Okrug

If you're spending time in Central Administrative Okrug, check out sights like Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Chekhov Art Theater and hop on the metro to see more the city at Okhotny Ryad Station or Teatral'naya Station.

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North-Western Administrative Okrug

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While you're in North-Western Administrative Okrug, take in top sights like Otkrytiye Arena or Russian Submarine Museum, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Tushinskaya Station or Skhodnenskaya Station.

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Moskovskiy

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Moskovskiy and surrounding area, you can visit Vnukovo Airport Public Museum of Battle and Labor Glory and State Memorial Museum of Bulat Okudzhava.

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Molzhaninovsky District

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When in Molzhaninovsky District, you can plan a visit to Church of the Nativity in Cherkizovo and Ezhi Monument, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Hermitage Garden showing heritage architecture and a park

Tverskoy

4.5/5(133 area reviews)

You might enjoy the cafes while in Tverskoy. Hermitage Garden is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mayakovskaya Station or Chekhovskaya Station to see more of the city.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 13, 2020

I got to see St Basil so I was really happy about it and eat stroganoff all day! So I was a happy camper

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jan 29, 2020

Add Moscow to your bucket list...

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jan 22, 2020

Best Capitol in the world, the cleanest and very rich. Also much cheaper than other european cities. Last time I was in Moscow 20 years ago it was not an impressive place. Now it is amazing. Visit in summer - you will not regret it.

5/5 - Excellent

Jen
Jan 16, 2020

Moscow during Christmas WAS MAGICAL!! IT WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! DONT JUST THINK ABOUT VISITING MOSCOW- JUST GO AND SEE FOR YOURSELF HOW INCREDIBLE RUSSIA BECAME!!! BRAVO RUSSIA MOSCOW!!

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Deb
Jan 16, 2020

Moscow is a beautiful and historic city. Red Square with fresh snow and holidays lights was straight out of a fairy tale.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jan 16, 2020

I took a tour of the Kubinka Tank Museum about one hour drive from Moscow, it was amazing and worth seeing for any history buff.