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Alexander Garden
Along one of the walls of the Moscow Kremlin stretches the Alexander Garden - a place that has not lost its popularity since its very foundation. The garden was laid out according to the plan of the Commission for the construction of Moscow after the fire of 1812 on the site of the floodplain of the Neglinnaya River, enclosed in a pipe, and at first it was called the Kremlin Garden.
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Diamond fund
The Russian Diamond Fund is a collection of unique works of jewelry, rare precious stones and nuggets. Of the most significant exhibits Diamond Fund they make large and small imperial crowns, an imperial scepter with the Orlov diamond.
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Arbat
In every city with a long history there is a street that attracts tourists like a magnet - imbued with a special spirit, with houses and alleys, each of which can tell its own interesting story. In Moscow, this is the well-known Arbat - one of the oldest streets in Moscow.
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Grand Theatre
The Bolshoi Theater in Moscow is the main opera and ballet theater in Russia, well known outside our country. Traditionally, guests of the capital who come from abroad and regions of Russia go to the Bolshoi to enjoy productions of the highest level performed by leading artists.
Bunker-42 on Taganka
Bunker-42 on Taganka is one of the most interesting and unusual museums in Moscow. It is located in unique place- in the former secret military facility of the USSR ZKP "Tagansky", or GO-42. The complex was built during the Cold War, in the 50s of the last century, and belonged to the Ministry of Defense.
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Zurab Tsereteli Art Gallery
The Zurab Tsereteli Art Gallery in Moscow is a place that provides an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the work of the famous sculptor and painter: many of his works are collected within these walls. The exhibition complex often hosts national and international exhibitions.
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State Museum of A. S. Pushkin in Moscow
The main exhibition is housed in an ancient building - the Khrushchev-Seleznyov estate, built after the Moscow fire of 1812. Now the building has been restored, the decoration from the time of Pushkin - the early 19th century has been preserved, which gives the museum a special atmosphere.
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House-Museum of V. M. Vasnetsov
Behind the forest of new buildings in the Meshchansky district of Moscow hides a magical hut - the House-Museum of V. M. Vasnetsov. Combining historical significance with cultural significance, this attraction has been attracting many tourists from various parts of Russia for several decades.
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Eliseevsky store
The Eliseevsky store was nicknamed the store-museum, the Hermitage store, the “Temple of Bacchus” (that was the name of the famous grocery store back in the early 20th century), be that as it may, one thing is clear - it is something grandiose, striking the imagination with its luxurious decoration, attracting not only
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Zoo in Moscow
The Moscow Zoo, the first zoo in the country, was opened in 1864 and was then called a zoo. Now it contains more than eight thousand animals belonging to more than a thousand species of the world's fauna. The zoo stands in the same place as it did 150 years ago and remains a favorite vacation spot for children and adults.
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Izmailovo Kremlin
Architectural ensemble The Izmailovo Kremlin was created according to drawings and engravings of the royal residence of the 16th-17th centuries. The territory of the new Kremlin is rich in museums where you can take a unique journey into the past. This is a museum of Russian costume, a museum of bread, a museum of felt boots, a museum of bells, and a museum of fairy tales.
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Izmailovsky Island
Izmailovsky Island is an artificially formed island with a rich historical past. A ring of water and around it are two ponds and the Serebryanka river, which were once connected. The land that remained in the middle was called Izmailovsky Island after the owner of the village that stood in this place - Izmail.
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Historical Museum in Moscow
In the very heart of the capital, on Red Square, rises the building of the Historical Museum, the largest national museum Russia. The collection contains a huge number of exhibits (almost 4.5 million) telling about Russian history from ancient times to the present day.
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Kolomna Palace
The Palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich in Kolomenskoye is a unique example of a historical building, completely recreated literally from scratch. The original Kolomna Palace was built in the 17th century as the hunting residence of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich.
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But what will happen to you next depends only on the flight of your imagination. The good thing about Moscow is that an unpretentious traveler who comes for a couple of days, after driving around the city with a group sightseeing tour, will say: “Great, I looked at everything,” and another inquisitive Muscovite will find more and more protected places in the capital throughout his life. List all the sights of Moscow? Well, no, thank you! This is an inexhaustible topic. We will give you a vector, designate milestones, and then you yourself - find, learn, be surprised and have fun!
Moscow architecture
For those who like to read the history of the city through its buildings, Moscow will provide a lot of interesting material. The architectural sights of the capital are sometimes interesting in themselves, and often because of their rich history. It’s worth looking at the House on the Embankment, the dresser house, the egg house, Pertsov’s house next to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Pashkov’s house, Arseny Morozov’s house on Vozdvizhenka, which is completely atypical for Moscow. Numerous Moscow mansions reek of antiquity and echoes of the fates of their famous inhabitants. A special place in the Moscow panorama is occupied by Stalin's skyscrapers, contrasting with the tiny houses lost in the crooked alleys of the old center; or the dizzying skyscraper district of Moscow City.
Speaking about the architectural appearance of the capital, one cannot fail to mention the numerous churches and monasteries. This includes St. Basil, striking with his unusual appearance even if you see him for the hundredth time, and the restored Kazan Cathedral on Red Square, and the Kremlin churches. A real pearl is the historical and architectural ensemble of the Novodevichy Convent. Museums under open air Moscow estates are rightfully considered. The most beautiful of all, perhaps, is Kuskovo, and the most pompous is the renovated Tsaritsyno. In Kolomenskoye, pay attention to the Church of the Ascension of the Lord. Its slender silhouette with a tent-like finish is a popular symbol of Moscow and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Parks and gardens in Moscow
Perhaps there are not as many parks in Moscow as in London, but there are quite enough to have a variety of ways to spend every sunny weekend of the summer. In addition to homestead and historical parks, there are also such specific ones as the Muzeon art park, where you can wander for a long time among bronze sculptures, Victory Park with an extensive exhibition of military equipment, Gorky Park, which after reconstruction claims the reputation of Central Park in New York, or An apothecary garden with a huge number of flowering plants and ornamental carp in the pond. The most popular, of course, is the Alexander Garden near the Kremlin wall. Every hour there is a changing of the guard of honor at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, attracting many spectators.
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You can stroll in Moscow not only in parks, but also along historical streets, looking at ancient buildings and learning their history from a guidebook or from a tour guide. In this regard, the old and New Arbat, Tverskaya Street and the Boulevard Ring, Prechistenka, Yakimanka, Ostozhenka and, of course, the Zamoskvorechye district are very attractive. And in the summer you should definitely take a ride along the Moscow River on a water tram that runs from the pier at the Kyiv metro station to the Novospassky Monastery and back. The route passes by the Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills, Luzhniki; the high-rise building of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the tall monument to Peter, the House of Music and the Red Hills Hotel are clearly visible from the water; from the ship there is a wonderful panorama of the Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the nearest Stalinist skyscrapers.
Anything can become a tourist attraction in Moscow. Almost all tourists, out of curiosity, look into the GUM to admire the elegant design of the interior space, and into the updated TSUM to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of luxury and luxury shopping. The newly built Bagrationovsky Bridge in the business district of Moscow City attracts tourists who find themselves nearby with its modern appearance and picturesque views of Moscow through glass walls. In inclement weather, you can often meet newlyweds here accompanied by a photographer. And in clear weather, weddings flock in flocks to the Luzhkov Bridge not far from the Kremlin. On a small pedestrian bridge across the Vodootvodny Canal there are iron structures - “trees of love”, on which everyone can hang a lock to seal the ties of the heart.
In a word, you can do anything in Moscow, go to bars and nightclubs, museums and exhibitions, theaters or shopping centers- it all depends only on your desire and free time. As a real metropolis, Moscow is able to satisfy the appetites of even the most fastidious tourists. Come and see for yourself!
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If on vacation you prefer not to sit in one place for too long, renting a car in Russia is your logical choice. Often, “in a circle” it also turns out to be the most economical way to move.
Experienced tourists often prioritize the issue of personal mobility during a holiday in Moscow. In fact, why depend on bus schedules or constantly spend money on taxis if there is such an option as renting a car in Moscow without a driver inexpensively without a deposit for a day of 500 km? The main thing is to remember that right before the trip the choice of cars may not be the widest.
Not all St. Petersburg residents have visited the main attractions of the Northern capital, but there are still many interesting places around that are usually not marked on tourist maps. Therefore, for citizens and tourists, we have compiled a list of important and interesting locations that are worth seeing in order to understand the city on the Neva.
The first cathedral on St. Isaac's Square appeared in the times of Peter the Great, since workers from the Admiralty needed their own religious building. The current Isaac is the fourth and largest in the city. Until now he is one of the most tall buildings in St. Petersburg (204 meters). It was built under three sovereigns. The talented young architect Auguste Montferrand submitted his project to Alexander I in 1818; next to the temple under construction, the Decembrist uprising took place; the main curator of the construction was Nicholas I, who did not live to see the consecration of the cathedral. One of the most complex structures in the history of St. Petersburg, resources for the construction of which were brought from all over the country, was completed only in 1858. Its brilliant author, who managed to change the appearance of St. Petersburg in 40 years, died almost immediately after the consecration of the cathedral. Largely because of this, there is still a legend that Montferrand was told that he would die as soon as he completed the construction of Isaac, and that this is why the construction of the cathedral took so long. For now, Isaac is still a museum. There are still important artifacts like the Foucault pendulum that are worth seeing. And you should definitely climb the cathedral colonnade and look at the city from above, reminding yourself that St. Petersburg is especially beautiful from a bird's eye view.
m. Admiralteyskaya, Isaakievskaya sq., 4
The Palace ensemble consists of the Imperial Winter Palace, the building of the Guards Corps, the General Staff building with the Triumphal Arch and the Alexander Column. It must be said that before there was a meadow here, cows grazed on it, and the current gloss of the Palace owes to the era of Alexander I, when the huge area was brought to a single style, and Montferrand erected the famous Alexandria Pillar, which became the new dominant feature. You should spend more than one day visiting the Hermitage and the General Staff Building: the number of exhibits in the luxurious halls is countless. However, one visit will be enough to feel the atmosphere of the main art repositories in the city on the Neva, to imagine weekdays august persons who ruled the country in the past.
m. Admiralteyskaya, Dvortsovaya sq.
St. Petersburg is a city of bridges and embankments. City residents simply cannot do without walks by the water under the soothing rustle of the Neva, and tourists, one way or another, will at least once go out to the water artery of the Northern capital to at least admire the bridges being raised. This is where they begin to understand the city. But to experience the special romance of St. Petersburg, we suggest taking a walk along the Winter Canal embankment. This is a small canal connecting the Neva and Moika near the Winter Palace. The Winter Canal became famous for the tragic story of poor Lisa, who jumped from a bridge holding a portrait of her beloved in her hands. This story so impressed the great Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky that he decided to insert a scene of the girl’s suicide into his new opera “The Queen of Spades.” However, today no one remembers this, but there are true romantics here who catch the dawn breaking through from under the arch before filling the city streets. And all this splendor is complemented by the cries of seagulls - a reminder that St. Petersburg residents live by the sea.
m. Admiralteyskaya, emb. Winter groove
The Buddhist temple “Datsan Gunzechoiney” is “the source of the holy teachings of the All-Compassionate Hermit Lord” and the northernmost Buddhist temple in the world, as well as the most expensive in Europe, built at the beginning of the 20th century. Permission to build the temple was received in 1900, after which in 1909, the representative of the 13th Dalai Lama in Russia, Agvan Dorzhiev, purchased a plot of land on the banks of the Malaya Nevka. The temple was built by the author of the Eliseevsky store in St. Petersburg, Baranovsky, with the involvement of several orientalists and specialists in Buddhism, who ensured that the building complied with all religious canons. It turned out to be one of the most expensive Buddhist temples in Europe, which many people know about today, but have never been there. Although there, for example, you can admire the stained glass windows made according to the sketches of Nicholas Roerich, eat ethnic food and feel that you are no longer in St. Petersburg at all. And a tourist from visiting the temple will note that the Northern capital is a city of many cultures.
m. Old village, Primorsky Ave., 91
In the 19th century, the merchant Ustinov, while rebuilding an ordinary apartment building, did not yet suspect that in a few years Masons would gather there. It is still believed that Satanists performed sacrifices in the building. As evidence, they show an eerie lattice pattern with a pentagram on it. Yes, and the building itself is made in the form of an inverted pentagram-pentagon with a five-pointed star (a symbol of Satanists). It is believed that many have visited this source of energy and continue to come here in order to exit through the portal into the Satanic world, and that there was even a story about a boy who climbed into some passage in the house, and then returned half an hour later as a decrepit old man. Now it’s easy to get into the building: the residents have set up a kind of museum in the front entrance.
m. Sadovaya, Gorokhovaya street, 57
Rastrelli begins construction of the cathedral by order of Empress Elizabeth in 1748. Smolny Cathedral became for the architect a symbol of violation of European Baroque traditions. He was able not only to introduce the traditions of European architecture into the construction, but also to recall Russian traditions, using them to give the cathedral severity and solemnity. Even Giacomo Quarenghi, the author of the Smolny Institute, when passing by the cathedral, invariably exclaimed, taking off his hat: “What a temple!” However, we offer to admire not only the temple, but also the city from the height of the temple, climbing the cathedral belfry. Noticeably fewer tourists are trying to conquer the heights of Smolny, which is why it’s easier to breathe here, and the perspective is completely different. With the help of free binoculars you can see, for example, the Petrograd side and watch numerous boats sail along the Neva.
m. Chernyshevskaya, pl. Rastrelli, 1
This cruiser was better known in Soviet times as a symbol of the revolution, and now people come here to look at the colorful exhibition dedicated to one of the most tragic pages of history Russian fleet- history of the beginning of the 20th century: its crew witnessed all the sad events that befell Russia in those days. You don’t even have to walk through the cabins: the power and stature of the ship can be easily felt, even standing on the deck. However, inside visitors will find nine halls (there were six before the restoration of the Aurora) with modern multimedia installations. They will take the viewer back in time and allow them to immerse themselves in the events in which the cruiser happened to participate.
m. Gorkovskaya, Petrogradskaya embankment.
This complex includes the Narva Gate and Anikushin’s workshop, but its main part is the Necropolis of Art Masters. There are several cemeteries on the territory of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. This necropolis is the most famous. It was founded at the beginning of the 19th century, when there was not enough space in the old cemetery at the monastery. It was here that most of the most important cultural figures of the 19th century were buried - from Dostoevsky to Karamzin. In the thirties of the 20th century, when the Soviet government began to bring here all the valuable tombstones from other cemeteries, many graves were destroyed and destroyed. Dostoevsky, Kramskoy, Karamzin, Cui, Kuindzhi, Delvig, Glinka, Pushkin’s second Danzas, Speransky, Demut-Malinovsky and more than a hundred people, without whom the 19th century would not have happened in Russian history, are buried there.
m. Alexander Nevsky Square, Nevsky Prospekt, 179
The Victory Orangery was built over a hundred years ago. Its main decoration is the swimming pool, which is considered one of the largest greenhouse reservoirs in the world. In the water greenhouse you can admire the largest water lily in the world, an inhabitant of the waters of the Amazon and Lake Titicaca - Victoria Amazonica, named after the British Queen Victoria. The diameter of its round leaves is almost two meters; these floating saucers can easily withstand a weight of up to 50 kilograms, so a child or a thin adult can calmly sit on it or even swim.
m. Petrogradskaya, st. Professor Popova, 2
The Street Art Museum is one of the city's newest museums. It was opened in 2012, and, unlike the usual gallery, the exhibition is located on the territory of a partially abandoned industrial zone. There are no classical works in massive baguettes or under glass in the museum space: all works are exhibited in the open air, and all of them are of enormous size (sometimes the height of an entire house). The collection is updated annually, so each new visit will give you the same emotions as the first time. The territory of the museum is divided into two zones - a permanent exhibition, which is located in the area of the current production of the Laminated Plastics Plant, where an annually replenished collection of monumental paintings by contemporary street artists is located, and a public area where visitors can see temporary exhibitions, and various events are also held there.
M. Ladozhskaya, Highway of Revolution, 84 (entrance from Industrial Avenue)
One of the strangest architectural structures In Petersburg. Located among the monuments of the Empire and Classicism eras, it looks like a foreign body, the brainchild of the era of the reign of the Russian Tsar Alexander the Third, more suitable for Moscow than for St. Petersburg. Alexander the Third ordered the construction of this temple on the site of his father’s death from a terrorist bomb on the Catherine Canal. Designed by the architect Alfred Parland, it was opened only in 1907 in the presence of Alexander II's grandson, Nicholas II. Inside the cathedral itself there is a piece of paving stones that has been preserved since March 1, 1881.
m. Nevsky pr., emb. Channel Griboedova, 2
After a long reconstruction, the island park ended the summer of 2016. On the island, neat paths were laid between the green lawns, and benches were installed on the linden alley. A gallery has been opened for visiting, where exhibitions are held. You can also have a snack at branches of famous city cafes. In the center of the events there is a large stage, where concerts are given on warm days and on the occasion of holidays. And in winter, there is a large skating rink in New Holland, which has become the main center of attraction for young people on frosty days. There is a restaurant on the island in a historical building, and several more interesting spaces are expected to open soon, where citizens can spend their free time. By the way, we have collected interesting facts from the history of New Holland .
m. Sadovaya, emb. Admiralteysky Canal, 2
St. Petersburg is a city of amazing courtyards, where miracles hide: mosaics made of pieces of colored glass, fairy-tale characters and ancient gods. The townspeople know this well, and it would be nice for tourists to experience it. You don't even have to look for all unique yards. It is enough to visit at least one. We offer - atmospheric mosaic. Benches, paths, house walls, sculptures and sundials are decorated with colorful mosaic designs made of colored glass. At some point, the unremarkable courtyard began to literally become overgrown with mosaics right in front of the local residents and over time became a kind of open-air museum. This landmark, which is better to see once than to hear about it a hundred times, was created by students of the Small Academy of Arts. By the way, the yard is famous not only because bright colors mosaics, but also because it was made by the hands of children.
m. Chernyshevskaya, emb. Fontanki, 2
On the corner with Nevsky Prospect there is the famous “Eliseevsky” store, where you can not only admire the colorful window display, but also, if you wish, taste delicious pastries. For a hundred rubles, the eclairs they serve here are wonderful - they not only melt in your mouth, but are also decorated with all the gloss of a historical store. The building was designed by one of the largest architects and public figures late XIX - early XX centuries G. V. Baranovsky. By the way, in the Soviet era, the “Eliseevsky” store on Nevsky Prospekt, 56 was called “Gastronom No. 1” - however, no one called it that then.
m. Gostiny Dvor, Nevsky pr., 56/8
The history of this pharmacy shop dates back to 1760 - that’s when its grand opening took place. True, it was then located on Bolshaya Meshchanskaya and had a different name. In 1770, the first owner of the shop, pharmacist Arik, moved it to the 7th line, where it is located to this day. The pharmacy changed owners several times. 1850 is a landmark year, this year Vasily Vasilyevich Pel became the owner of the pharmacy. From that time on, the pharmacy began to be called “Pel’s Pharmacy.” Pel transformed the pharmacy laboratory, introduced quality control of raw materials, created a warehouse of benign drugs, and in 1867 even founded the Russian Society for Trade in Pharmaceutical Goods. Since 1871, Pel began supplying medicines to the imperial court. After the death of Vasily Vasilyevich, his son continued the pharmacy business, and later his grandchildren and great-grandsons owned the pharmacy. After the revolution, the laboratory at the pharmacy ceased to function, and a little later the factory. The pharmacy changed its name and began to be called “Andreevskaya” - due to its location opposite the Andreevsky market. During the war, the pharmacy also functioned, even though the building was hit by a shell during the siege. The pharmacy closed only in 2005. The reason for this was a fire. In 2010, the oldest pharmacy shop in the city was restored, and in March 2010 it began accepting customers again. Since 2011, the pharmacy began to conduct excursions, and it annually takes part in the “Night of Museums” program.
m. Vasileostrovskaya, 7th line V.O., 16–18
It was here that the history of Russian railways when the first train to Tsarskoe Selo departed from here in 1837. At first there was an ordinary one-story wooden building, more reminiscent of a station in a small town. Then the architect Ton (the author of the Moscow Station) built a building in the classical style. But it fell into disrepair, and in 1904, according to the design of the architect Brzhezovsky, a huge station complex in the Art Nouveau style was built here. The current Vitebsk station is still not inferior in beauty to European ones. Openwork lattices, modernist design, variety of architectural forms, sometimes far from the classicism usual for St. Petersburg - all this was new, unique for the Russia of that time. There are even elevators here (the platform is on the second floor), which, however, are no longer working.
M. Pushkinskaya, Zagorodny Prospekt, 52
Spiritual center of St. Petersburg. The construction of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery was started by Peter the Great. In 1797 the monastery received the status of a monastery. Only three churches have survived to this day; the rest were dismantled or rebuilt during the years of Bolshevik rule. Immediately behind the Alexander Nevsky Lavra is the Theological Seminary - the highest educational institution St. Petersburg Russian Diocese Orthodox Church, preparing clergy and clergy.
m. Alexander Nevsky Square, emb. Monastyrki River, 1
The Hermitage cats are one of the brands of St. Petersburg, but it is quite difficult to get to know them directly in the open spaces of the main museum - they more often spend time in the basements of the Winter Palace. To meet the museum’s furry guardians, you can go to one of the two St. Petersburg cat cafes, where one of the Hermitage cats is sure to live.
St. Petersburg is a city of bridges. Crossings in the city more than three hundreds. The most famous are Dvortsovaya and Troitsky, of course. But the most charming is the Peter the Great Bridge (Bolsheokhtinsky). Many, being near it, recognize London in St. Petersburg. There is also a legend that one of the rivets in Bolsheokhtinsky’s design is gold. But no one has found her yet.
m. Chernyshevskaya, Bolsheokhtinsky bridge
Peter-Pavel's Fortress- a fortress in St. Petersburg, located on Hare Island, the historical core of the city. The official name is St. Petersburg, in 1914–1917 it was the Petrograd Fortress. On its territory there is a beach beloved by the townspeople, and there are several museums (for example, the Museum of Cosmonautics). Everyone should visit the fortress at least once, and it’s even better to come here at noon and hear the midday cannon fire live.
m. Gorkovskaya, Peter and Paul Fortress, 3
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If you came to Moscow for the first time, you don’t know where to start your journey, your knowledge of the capital is limited to the Kremlin, the Bolshoi Theater and “in my opinion, there is a zoo here somewhere,” then a sequential list of where to start the excursion is especially for you according to the most famous places Moscow.
Red Square. This is where we begin our journey and get to know Moscow. (visiting is free, except maybe buy candles for a hundred rubles from enterprising “pseudo-priests”)
You will be able to see St. Basil's Cathedral, built in 1550 (admission is paid) and the Spasskaya Tower with the famous clock (you won't get in).
Nobody knows when Red Square appeared. The date given is the 15th century, the reign of Ivan III. The square was a market square, it was called Red only in the 17th century. There was a monument to Minin and Pozharsky near the Execution Ground; it still exists on Red Square, only it was removed closer to the cathedral because it interfered with parades.
In 1881 appeared Historical Museum. Initially, the museum sculptor Sherwood wanted to place it between the Nikolskaya and Spasskaya towers, but he was not allowed, of course.
In 1893 the Upper Shopping arcades in Moscow. Find the GUM with your eyes - these are the rows.
The mausoleum was built in 1924 (admission is free. If you come to Red Square before lunch, you can get into it and look at what should now represent Lenin).
Alexander Garden. Here you can go see the Eternal Flame - Memorial in memory of the Unknown Soldier. And from here you can immediately see the Kremlin.
In 1156, Yuri Dolgoruky ordered the construction of a fortress in Moscow. At first it was wooden, but already under Dmitry Donskoy it became stone.
The Kremlin is surrounded by twenty defensive towers.
In 1547, Tsar Ivan IV Vasilyevich made the Kremlin the residence of the Russian tsars.
Until 1917, the Kremlin was free to visit for all people. But the communists came and made it only for themselves. They held congresses in the Kremlin Palace, the Chamber of Facets was turned into a dining room, a gym was made in the Catherine Church, and the Miracle Monastery became a hospital. The current authorities have begun to let ordinary people into the Kremlin, but for money, so you can go if you want.
Inside you can look at the churches and cathedrals, the Armory, as well as the Tsar Cannon, which never fired, and the Tsar Bell, which never rang.
If you go from the Kremlin towards Revolution Square, past the Metropol Hotel (by the way, in 1889 a competition was held - who would build this hotel, Lev Kekushev won, and the Metropol was built by William Walcott, who took fourth place, so in Russia there have always been fair elections) and go to Theater Square you can see the Bolshoi Theater. Once upon a time he was business card capital, today it’s unclear what it is, there’s little left of music there. But let's not talk about politics.
Let's go back down the street Okhotny Ryad to Tverskaya street. You can go two ways: either a little further along Mokhovaya Street, where you can look at the National Hotel and the old building of Moscow State University. Later, on Vozdvizhenka Street you will see the Lenin Library.
Or go up Tverskaya to Pushkinskaya Square and look at the Pushkin monument, then along Tverskoy Boulevard pass by the Moscow Art Theater and the monument to Sergei Yesenin. One way or another, we will still get to Arbat.
Arbat. The first mentions date back to 1493. Previously, the width of the street was no more than ten meters. There was even a tram here! Stalin passed through Arbat every day from the Kremlin to his dacha in Kuntsevo. And in 1970 the street became completely pedestrian.
So... Where else can you go... Well, from here you can walk on foot through Gogolevsky Boulevard to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Built in 1812 by Alexander the First and completed by Nicholas the First, it was destroyed by Stalin the First in 1931. In 1994, it was rebuilt, as the newspapers write: “recreated in its original form.”
If we go in the same direction, we will end up in Gorky Park. Nearby is the Muzeon and the Tretyakov Gallery. Don't be Muscovites - be sure to go. (if you like it on Krymsky Val, then there is also a Gallery in Lavrushinsky Lane waiting for you)
Near Kutuzovsky Prospekt you will not pass by the skyscrapers of the Moscow City business complex. Walk through pedestrian bridge"Bagration" to the Afimall City shopping and entertainment complex (here on the forum you can look for excursions to the Federation Tower).
Nearby are Vorobyovy Gory and Moskovsky State University. From here you can go to Poklonnaya Hill and Victory Park.
Where else to go. Parks. Izmailovsky, Sokolniki, Filevsky, Kolomenskoye... it’s impossible to list them all. At least visit the Patriarch's Ponds, they are located in the city center (Mayakovskaya metro station) - a legendary place (although if you have not read anything from Bulgakov, it may not seem like one to you) and you can also go and see Chistye Prudy. Personally, I love Kuzminki Park most of all; it seems to me the most comfortable and homely.
It’s also worth going to the Moscow Zoo (Barrikadnaya metro station) and see the animals. If living animals scare you, you can go see life-size mammoth skeletons in the zoological museum and much more. Go, you won't regret it. The Zoological Museum in Moscow is popular with both children and adults.
And now I’ll mention the sights of Moscow that you will have to go to. It's difficult to get there on foot.
So what else can insatiable tourists see? VDNH. All-Russian Exhibition Center. (VDNKh metro station) It again became VDNH and ceased to be the All-Russian Exhibition Center. What to see is Mukhina’s sculpture “Worker and Collective Farm Woman” and the wonderful fountain “Friendship of the Peoples of the USSR”.
Ostankino estate in Moscow, don’t miss the opportunity to go to the pond. It’s difficult not to find them because the Ostankino TV tower is visible from all sides. By the way, go inside and buy a ticket to the very top of the tower (the entrance is on the left side of the fence if you are coming from the pond).
Novodevichy Convent and the famous Novodevichy Cemetery (Sportivnaya metro station).
Sports complexes - Olympic (Prospekt Mira metro station) and Luzhniki (Sportivnaya metro station).
Stalin's skyscrapers - seven specific buildings. There is no point in looking at all of them, just go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Smolenskaya Sennaya Square or to the Ukraine Hotel on Kutuzovsky, or even easier - go to Moscow State University, these are all high-rise buildings, they are the same, it is enough to look at one to get a complete impression of the rest.
And of course, go to Tsaritsyno (Tsaritsyno metro station). The largest nature reserve in Moscow.
In order to fully enjoy the beauty of the capital, it is absolutely not necessary to pay money for it. You can try to get around them all during the May holidays.
Streets, squares
Red Square
Everyone should visit the very heart of Moscow at least once in their life. You don’t have to go into the paid one, but you definitely need to walk along the paving stones, listen to the chimes and sit on the green lawn under the Kremlin wall (or go for a ride on the skating rink, if we are talking about winter). In addition, from here you can look at many other sights with the naked eye: the Spasskaya Tower, St. Basil's Cathedral, the monument to Minin and Pozharsky, Lobnoye Mesto, Lenin's Mausoleum, GUM, the Historical Museum.
Arbat
Perhaps the second most important place in Moscow. If people go to Red Square to soothe their conscience (I’ve been to Moscow - I’ll have to check it out), then people come here simply for the soul. Walk along a completely pedestrian street with a joyful crowd, watch and listen to local talents, meet lively Hare Krishnas, get your portrait in just a few minutes, buy souvenirs or cheap books, take a photo at the “Tsoi Wall”, go to one of the museums (from the Pushkin House to the recently opened “Point G”), watch a performance at the Vakhtangov Theater or just sit on one of the many summer verandas, or even have a snack at McDonald’s.
China town
Another ancient area of the city. On three of its streets (Nikolskaya, Ilyinka and Varvarka) you can immerse yourself in history: the remains of the Kitai-Gorod wall, the chambers of the Romanov boyars, the Old English Courtyard, Gostiny Dvor, the Exchange, the Iverskaya Chapel, the Church of Barbara the Great Martyr, the Epiphany Monastery and many, many other buildings - almost one after another.
Tverskaya street
If you want to look at the capital in all its glory, then you should definitely walk along Tverskaya. There’s just so much you won’t find on this street: it’s just a concentration of everything that’s Moscow on just 1,600 meters. It goes through the very center - from Manezhnaya to Triumfalnaya Square. Each house here has its own history: the National Hotel, the Central Telegraph, the Moscow City Hall building, the monument to Yuri Dolgoruky, the building of the printing house and editorial office of the Izvestia newspaper, the Eliseevsky store, etc.
Museums
Cultural center "Bulgakov House"
A favorite place for the entire capital’s creative fraternity and simply romantically and fantastically minded youth, especially since it is open every day until 23:00, and on Friday and Saturday - until one in the morning. Here you can find a permanent exhibition about the life and work of Mikhail Bulgakov, changing exhibitions, a real cat Behemoth, a “Love Mail” box and a wall on which you can leave your review, impression, recognition. If you're lucky, you can go on one of the excursions organized by the cultural center, or just ride a themed tram.
Metro Museum
The People's Museum, nestled in the southern lobby of the Sportivnaya station. His work schedule is not very convenient, but if you do get out there, you can see the internal mechanisms capital metro, schedule grid of the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line, photographs from the construction of the first tunnels, metro maps, tokens of the most different years and much more, including documentaries about the Moscow subway.
Museum "Lights of Moscow"
Perhaps the brightest museum in the city in the truest sense of the word. In the open air and in the vaulted rooms of the ancient chambers you can see ancient oil, kerosene and electric lanterns, a light with a torch, lamps and lamps of various shapes and sizes, outdoor lighting control panels, as well as many photographs with views of the capital.
Estates
Kolomenskoye
It has everything a city dweller needs for summer holiday: romantic benches and sweet almonds - for couples in love, an apple orchard and a beautiful view of the river - for creative people, green lawns - for sunbathers, palace ruins and several museums - for those who cannot live a day without a “cultural program” ", the Temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God and the Church of the Ascension - for those for whom it is important to visit holy places.
Tsaritsyno
Another manor where you can find entertainment for the whole day. It is not necessary to enter the palace: entrance is paid, and there is nothing left from the era of Catherine the Second. It is much more interesting to examine all the buildings from the outside, walk along the shaped bridges, find small buildings and architectural decorations hidden in the park, and in the end sit on a bench and admire the musical fountain.
Parks
Gorky Park
The most modern on this moment Moscow park. In his new guise, he was loved by everyone, regardless of generation and belonging to a particular subculture. Older people come here for nostalgia, while young people are delighted with Soviet stylization. Here you can sunbathe, do yoga, run a marathon, play basketball, ride a catamaran, fly in a wind tunnel, learn the secrets of the observatory, visit one of the many exhibitions and, finally, go to a trendy cafe.
VDNH
Rate: 237.5 hectares of area suitable for walking. People come here to roller-skate and bike, eat “those donuts”, watch a movie in a 360-degree panorama, climb a Ferris wheel, take pictures against the backdrop of fountains, visit an exhibition of butterflies (cats, rodents, reptiles - underline as necessary) and buy something necessary (or not so necessary) in one of the pavilions.
Victory Park (also Poklonnaya Hill, Triumphal Arch)
A park that boys really like. Of course, there are also numerous devices for lovers of artistic skateboarding and rollerblading, and a museum of the Great Patriotic War, and even real tanks, which you can absolutely safely climb on without fear that anyone will lecture you about it. And also fountains, from which it’s so cool to splash water, and several large ships and submarines, which can also be seen from the very close range. However, the girls won’t be bored either: it’s not for nothing that the Newlyweds Alley runs here.
Patriarch's Ponds
A place overgrown with the largest number of secrets, legends and mysteries. Those who dream of meeting their Margarita, revealing the secret of Berlioz’s death and getting at least a glimpse of Woland come here. And here you can just sit at the very edge of the pond and feed the ducks with bread. Or take a walk around the sculptures dedicated to Krylov’s works and recite one of the fables (or even all of them!) by heart.
Chistye Prudy
A slightly less mysterious, but no less popular territory among creative individuals. Here poets hold readings, street musicians play their music, and representatives of various exotic subcultures make dates.
Sparrow Hills
If your plans include conquering a girl, then you definitely need to go here. First, climb to the observation deck, eat cotton candy and look at the numerous newlyweds, then take a fun ride on the funicular and hide in one of the cozy forest gazebos.
Temples and churches
Cathedral of Christ the Savior
Chief of Moscow. You can come here as a parishioner or go see the museum - all this will be absolutely free. And also take a walk around Patriarchal Bridge, take a photo against the backdrop of the huge Peter the Great and the Kremlin and watch how the newly-made spouses hang heart-shaped locks on the fence, which will be cut down that same night. You should definitely look into the souvenir shop with gingerbread cookies: if you don’t eat, you can at least look at them with complete impunity.
Novodevichy and Danilovsky monasteries
Two largest monastery complexes in Russia (the first is for women, the second is for men) and cemeteries where a large number of famous people of Russia are buried. This walk is suitable for those who are quite serious about it.
The shops
GUM
Grandiose in the center of Moscow. And even though now only modern shops and boutiques are collected here, it is worth coming here to look at the architectural ideas of three masters: Pomerantsev, Shukhov and Loleit. Pseudo-Russian style, decorative elements in the style of Russian patterns, three longitudinal glass passages... And they also sell inexpensive and tasty ice cream up here.
Eliseevsky
The most luxurious store of the pre-revolutionary era. And although one of the branches of the Scarlet Sails supermarket has been located here for several years in a row, the local setting and atmosphere allow you to briefly feel like a nobleman of the early 20th century.
We couldn't help but include Venice on this list with its picturesque canals, grand basilicas, colorful houses and cozy wine bars. There is no other place like it on Earth.
2. Seville, Spain
Seville is the pearl of imperial Spain, where tourists can enjoy strolling through the narrow streets of the city with orange blossoms, Moorish castles and the famous Spanish snacks - tapas.
3. New York, USA
It's no wonder that New York is often called the "crossroads of the world." Nowhere else will you find such a mind-blowing concentration of art, culture, cuisine and business.
4. Lhasa, China
Lhasa is the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism in the immutable Himalayas. Incense-filled monasteries and palaces lie against the backdrop of magnificent scenery.
5. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
From the world-famous Carnival to iconic sites, Rio de Janeiro is an experience for all five senses. And here are two of the most famous beaches on Earth!
6. London, England
Prestigious museums, famous street markets and a vibrant financial center help ensure that London remains one of the most visited cities in the world.
7. Marrakesh, Morocco
You will never forget visiting the Medina of Marrakech. Endless labyrinths of streets full of vibrant bazaars, stunning architecture and tagines on every corner.
8. Petra, Jordan
Petra stands out among all the majestic ancient cities of the world. These epic, windswept monumental buildings carved into the rocks have to be seen to be believed.
9. Rome, Italy
Walking around Rome is like exploring a huge open-air museum. No place on Earth accommodates such an abundance of fine art, cuisine and mass ancient history like the Eternal City.
10. Varanasi, India
Varanasi is one of the holiest cities in India. Watching the sunrise on the ghats along the banks of the Ganges with believers, pilgrims and local residents will forever remain in your memory.
11. Florence, Italy
Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance and boasts an incredible collection of art, not to mention magnificent cathedrals, delicious Tuscan cuisine and rich, enchanting architecture.
12. Havana, Cuba
A walk through the streets of Old Havana is a journey into the past, into a world of majestic pre-revolutionary buildings and classic cars, into an atmosphere filled with the smell of home cooking mixed with the sea breeze.
13. Kyoto, Japan
Once upon a time, the city of Kyoto was the capital of Japan and the main residence of the emperors. Visiting the elegant tea houses, gardens and local castles is the best way to experience the true essence of the traditions of the land of the rising sun.
14. Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem is a true crossroads of cultures, cuisines and beliefs. The most striking confirmation of this can be found on the streets of the Old City, associated with the greatest people and events in history.
15. Paris, France
This is the city of lights, which is considered the most romantic place on Earth. Here you can get carried away by visiting museums and strolling through amazing squares with many cozy cafes.
16. Beijing, China
Beijing is the historical and cultural capital of China, famous for two of the most impressive monumental complexes on Earth: the Forbidden City palace complex and the Great Wall of China.
17. Lalibela, Ethiopia
Lalibela is one of Ethiopia's greatest holy cities, famous throughout the world for its unique and stunning collection of monolithic churches carved directly into the rock.
18. Granada, Spain
Granada is filled with magic, from the Alhambra itself to the narrow cobbled streets of the Albaicin district. Such charm cannot be found even in some big cities Europe.
19. Athens, Greece
The Acropolis of Athens ranks first as one of the most recommended sites to visit. But Athens is much more than just ancient ruins. The city offers sun-drenched streets, flower-filled squares and incredible museums.
20. Bagan, Myanmar
Perhaps here you will see the most beautiful sunrises in the world. Just imagine: creeping fog, the first glimpses of light and the almost endless plain of the ancient pagodas of Bagan.
21. Kathmandu, Nepal
For many, Kathmandu is the gateway to the majestic Himalayas. It is one of the most colorful cities on Earth, populated by ascetic sadhus and monks in saffron robes chanting cult prayers.
22. Vatican
The Vatican is a city-state and the center of the Roman Catholic Church. Even if you are a non-religious tourist, one look at the columns and dome of St. Peter's Square is enough to take your breath away.
23. Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon truly has it all: sun, sea and an enchantingly decadent atmosphere, along with colorful city neighborhoods like Chiado and Alfama.
24. Tokyo, Japan
Once in Tokyo, you will feel transported to the future. This glittering metropolis of 13,000,000 inhabitants has become a mecca for shopaholics, foodies and partygoers. And at the same time, there is still room for tranquil gardens and shrines.
25. Istanbul, Türkiye
In this city, East meets West. Istanbul, with its thousand-year history, monumental mosques and bustling bazaars, is more relevant today than ever before.
26. Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An (Hội An) is a historical Vietnamese port that is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This unique old town reflects Japanese, Vietnamese and European influences. Oh, and the local cuisine is something special.
27. Amsterdam, Netherlands
The quality of life in Amsterdam is one of the highest in the world. This fact attracts millions of tourists, enchanted by its famous Red Light District and the stunning Van Gogh Museum.
28. Luxor, Egypt
Luxor is the most beautiful of the ancient cities of Egypt. It is located on the banks of the Nile near the cities of Karnak and Thebes, and is also not far from the Valley of the Kings, making it a must-visit if you love history.
29. Berlin, Germany
Few cities have played such an important role in modern history like Berlin. Plus its legendary nightclubs and vibrant restaurants make the German capital one of the most interesting cities modern Europe.
30. Jaipur, India
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan with spectacular palaces and gardens. This large city is part of the famous Indian “Golden Triangle” along with Agra (location of the Taj Mahal) and Delhi.
31. Lyon, France
The ancient part of Lyon is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the history of the city dates back to Roman times. Try to visit during the “Festival of Lights” (Fête des Lumières), when the cathedrals, gardens and streets are illuminated with thousands of lights.
32. Oia, Greece
Oia is the most famous town in greek island Santorini. Its stunning white and blue houses cascade down to the sea, looking like they came straight out of a postcard!
33. Siem Reap, Cambodia
Most travelers flock to this country to visit the stunning ancient complex Angkor Wat, but Siem Reap, with its laid-back bohemian vibe and delicious food, is also worth a look.
34. Vienna, Austria
Vienna is a majestic imperial city with beautiful palaces, manicured gardens and elegant cafes. It has been voted one of the most livable cities in the world more than once - just icing on the cake.
35. Cusco, Peru
As well as being the main base for exploring the Andes and Machu Picchu, the World Heritage city of Cusco is full of historic temples, monasteries and magnificent colonial houses.
36. Cartagena, Colombia
The colonial city of Cartagena on the Caribbean coast of Colombia has a history of explorers, pirates and kings. Old city recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is as charming as you can imagine.
37. Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar is one of the most popular ancient cities in Africa, famous for its white sandy beaches and the mixture of African, Arab and Portuguese culture in historical district- Stone city.
38. Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City offers a delightful mix of sights, sounds and colors. A city of over 20 million people, beautiful colonial architecture, close proximity to ruins and solid cuisine.
39. Singapore
Whether it's a holiday or a business trip, when you're in Singapore, be sure to visit its Little India neighbourhood. Here you will find the best street food in the whole world.
40. Las Vegas, USA
Sin City is a favorite destination for Americans and tourists from all over the world. A place with an incomparable combination of excellent hotels, famous restaurants, as well as major casinos. Viva Las Vegas!
41. Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Samarkand – ancient city Great silk road. Its mosaic and monumental Registan Square with the Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tillya-Kari madrasahs is one of the most beautiful examples of Islamic architecture in the world.
