Moscow sightseeing

Moscow has way too many attractions; culture and history are things you will not miss in the city. Some of the main highlights include the Red Square, which is the heart of Moscow and the place where every tourist start their journey. Ringed by the spectacular St. Basil's Cathedral, the State History Museum, Lenin's Mausoleum and one of the Kremlin's long brick walls.

The disappointment of many tourists is that the cobbles that make up the square are black and not red. When entering the Lenin Mausoleum Walk you will have to leave your bags and cameras in the luggage’s office. The Kremlin is gigantic, so you can not possible miss it; the Diamond collection in the Armory is worth already every minute of your visit. There are numerous impressive churches, and enjoy the rest from the beautiful gardens.

If you get the chance be sure to catch a ballet at the Conference Centre, the matinee performances are pretty cheap and definitely worth it! Definitely a must see, and if you can catch a show even better, the Bolshoi Theater is marvelous! One of the world’s greatest museums, the Tretyakov Gallery One is definitely something everyone should see; even if you are not a museums lover this one is special! For further art, drop by the Pushkin Museum, dedicated to Western art, with an impressive Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection.

Remarkable, which is the perfect word to describe the Novodevichy Convent. Probably one of the best preserved historical convent and fortress in Moscow. Here you will also find the Novodevichy Cemetery, one of the most famous cemeteries in Russia, where you can see the graves of such famous people as Anton Chekhov, Nickolai Gogol, Konstantine Stanislavski, Nikita Khrushchev, and many more.

Souvenir shops, tourist cafes, restaurants and artist, you name is and on the Old Arbat Street Walk you will find it. This kitschy street really has to be seen, and remember that here you can negotiate the price of a souvenir. The richest neighborhood is the New Arbat Street Located, where you can find some fancy restaurants, pricey cafes and very chic nightclubs. Probably this is the perfect place is your are looking for some vivid nightlife in Moscow.

The most beautiful and popular park for all ages in the city is probably the Gorky Park, full with theme-park rides, cafes, places to stroll, and a quaint-looking pond, all straddled alongside the Moskva river.

Moscow highlights