Perhaps more than any other world capital, there is very little around Moscow that is in any other language other than Russian, but don’t let that stop you from leaving your hotel room. No other city on earth has more hidden treasures awaiting curious tourists than Moscow so go out and explore until your heart’s content.
- Alexander Garden - Manezhnaya ul., Moscow - website
This beautiful garden that runs next to the famed Kremlin is beautifully taken care of and features a river that runs below it.
- Andrei Rublyov Museum of Ancient Russian Culture and Art - 10 Andronevskaya Pl., Moscow - website
Come see some of the most beautiful art Russia ever produced at this monastery. It takes a bit of time to get to, but it’s worth it.
- Annunciation Cathedral - Kremlin, Moscow - website
Dating back to the 14th century, this cathedral is one of the most beautiful examples of eastern architecture in the world. A must visit for every tourist.
- Bolshoi Theatre - 1 Teatralnaya Pl., Moscow - website
One of the most famous theatres in the world, no trip to Moscow or to Russia is complete without a visit here.
- Donskoy Monastery - 1 Donskaya Pl., Moscow - website
From every conceivable angle, the Donskoy Monastery is a must visit spot. From the architecture to the history, tourists flock here year round.
- Gorky Park - 9 Krymsky Val, Moscow - website
The city center for recreation and fun, Gorky Park is also well known as a title of a famous novel and film.
- Great Kremlin Palace - Kremlin, Moscow - website
One of the most famous, or infamous, buildings in modern history and the center of the city. The sheer size of the Kremlin must be seen to be believed.
- New Maiden's Convent - 1 Novodevichy proyezd, Moscow - website
Another historic must see when you visit Moscow, the convent is actually a group of buildings that have stood the test of time and war here.
- Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts - 12 and 14 ul. Volkhonka, Moscow - website
If art is your thing, put the Pushkin at the top of your list. One of the finest art museums in the world.
- Red Square - website
Made famous by the amazing military parades done here to show Soviet might, today Red Square is a popular public gathering space. |