Top Attractions

The Kremlin – synonymous with Moscow, the residence of the Russian President and an ancient citadel with enough history to occupy even the most discerning of travellers for a number of days. It has been home to Russia’s rulers for generations and declared a world heritage site by UNESCO, but two thirds of the Moscow Kremlin is actually closed to the public. Fortunately the remaining third is chock-a-block with some of Russia’s most treasured attractions including palaces, cathedrals, museums, squares, bell towers and a few curious and odd artefacts. Read more about the Kremlin - Map

The Red Squaren is like the city of Moscow, ancient, vast and surrounded by styles of architecture from different periods. The Kremlin is on its western side, the State History Museum on its north, the beautiful GUM department store along its whole eastern side, and the world famous coloured domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral on the south. These icons all represent Moscow as the political, historical, business and religious centre of Russia. Read more about the Red Square - Map

Driving through the streets of Moscow you cannot fail to notice a number of similarly styled colossal buildings dominating the skyline of Russia’s capital. These ‘Stalinskie Vysotki’ (Stalin’s tall buildings), also referred to as the Seven Sisters, were an expensive aesthetic statement that took shape in the post-war years. Hate them or like them, they are the dominant feature of the city skyline and a stark reminder of Moscow’s turbulent yet dominant past. Read more about the Seven Sisters - Map

If your mental picture of a metro is the grubby affairs of the London and New York subway systems or the soulless affairs of the Far East underground, it might be difficult for you to comprehend why the Metro would be listed as a top attraction in a metropolitan city of Moscow’s stature. However, the Moscow metro is like no other and deserves a sightseeing tour in itself. Huge vaulted ceilings, ornate chandeliers, marble columns, intricate sculptures, vivid murals and elaborate mosaics are all present within the underground maze. Read more about the Metro

Named the city of sixteen hundred churches for more than four hundred years, Moscow was for all intents and purposes the Christian Orthodox religious centre. The Russian capital has a vast and varied repertoire of religious architecture, arguably more than any other metropolitan city. The most iconic of these must be the eccentric St. Basil's Cathedral in the Red Square and the imposing Christ the Saviour Cathedral on the bank of the Moscow river. Read more about Catherdrals and Churches

Moscow has a plethora of beautiful estates across the vast area that it covers. It is fitting that the capital of the largest country in the world has such grand sites making it one of the greenest cities anywhere with over a hundred parks to its name. Moscow’s estates, rich with gardens and parks that dramatically change form and colour throughout the seasons, are definitely an attraction to be experienced. It is well worth some planning to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre for some real fresh air and places that will have you wander off into fairy-tale land. Read more about Estates and Parks - Map

As with any other respectable major city, Moscow has its significant share of museums. These are a great way to learn about Russian history, art, culture and literature. Here we list a number of the most popular and recommended museums in Moscow. However, if you have got a particular niche interest, do not hesitate to research further as you will be surprised by what you might find. The range of museums in Moscow has something for everyone whether you are interested in politics, jewellery, aviation, works of art or even vodka. Read more about Museums

Moscow’s theatrical heritage is actually relatively young and dates back only to the middle of the 18th century when the Kremlin used the fortress’ peasants as actors. However, theatre was given massive popular and political support in the heyday of the Soviet Union which transformed Moscow into one of the recognised theatre capitals of the world. Today, political backing might not be as strong but the foundations were set and Moscow continues to be one of the world centres for opera and ballet. Just the mention of the Bolshoi Theatre is enough to conjure scenes of artistic brilliance. Read more about the Theatres and Circuses

As evident from the amount of other attractions described through these pages, the amount of things to do in Moscow can be really overwhelming. However, this by no means is limited to day-time activities. In many ways, Russia’s capital actually comes to life at night. The pretty and evocative historical face and the busy commotion of everyday living and working in Moscow is transformed into a multitude of entertainment options through the night. Whether you are after a traditional Russian meal, top notch international fine cuisine, an ultra-chic venue to splash your cash or a street-wise underground music club...Moscow has it all and more. Read more about Dining and Nightlife

Considering Moscow’s important and eventful past, it comes as no surprise that the city is dotted with a number of other famous landmarks. The aim of this page is to help identify these familiar sights and to give you a couple of alternative attractions that are worth a visit. Read more about Other Landmarks