Tourist Attractions in Moscow
To make your Moscow tour unforgettable, don’t forget to explore following significant tourist attractions.
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Kremlin
It is one of the significant and world famous landmarks in Moscow that is particularly known for many reasons. From enemies’ attacks to large celebration, this great place witnessed a string of events. Currently it is attracting tourists towards it as one of the largest museums of the world. The Russian tsars treasures, invaluable icons and a lot of other significant objects are the part of this museum. Not only that but also a lot of other things are waiting to cater you such as the Emperor Cannon, Spasskaya Tower etc. This is the must visit tourist attraction in Moscow.
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Poklonnaja Mountain
This is another significant tourist landmark in Moscow that was built to honor the victory in the Great Patriotic War. A monument is housed in this mountain that was constructed to pay tribute to the Soviet people on their victory in Great Patriotic War. Don’t miss this great historical place.
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Red Square
Red Square is the historical landmark in Moscow, as it was constructed at the end of 15th century. This square is dotted with many world famous tourist attractions of Moscow such as the Kremlin’s Walls, the Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed etc. It will be a great fun to stroll around this square and explore a number of significant tourist attractions. This square contains traces of all centuries after 15th and you can learn about Moscow history in this place.
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The Cathedral of Christ the Savior
The Moscow city is flocked with a number of significant and historical tourist attractions. The Cathedral of Christ is one of those historical tourist attractions that are often used as the iconic symbol of Moscow. This cathedral is the world’s tallest Orthodox Church. It is housed in an imposing building that is really a treat for eyes.
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St. Basil’s Cathedral
The Cathedral of Intercession of Theotokos on the Moat that is most commonly famous as Saint Basil’s Cathedral. This cathedral erected on the world famous Red Square. This cathedral is located in the geometrical centre of Moscow City. This historical church is housed in a building that is the real piece of art and design, as it features the flame of bonfire rising into the sky. This building has no match in Russia and doesn’t belong to Russian architecture in any way due to its total uniqueness. You can’t ignore this great cathedral, as it will attract you towards itself magically.
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Novodevichy Convent
It is one of the best known cloisters of Moscow. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and famous among tourists and foreign visitors that direct towards Moscow from all over the world. The architecture of this historical convent is really imposing and reminds the glorious history of Russia. This place is a home of the heo of Patriotic war of 1812 D.V. Davydov, the great writer II.Lazechnikov, the great historian S.M Solovyev, and many other significant characters of Russian history.
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State Tretyakov Gallery
It is one of the popular and significant tourist attractions in Moscow. It is an imposing art gallery that is the home of consummate fine art works of Russia. This gallery was constructed during 18th century and contains wonderful collections. Currently this great art galley is the house of over 130, 000 exhibits that range from Theotokos of Vladimir and Anderi Rublev’s Trinity to the Black Square by Kazimir Malevich and the Cosmopolitan monument VII by Wassily Kandinsky. Don’t forget to explore this wonderful art galley.
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The Bolshoi Theatre
It is a wonderful historic theatre that is located in Moscow. It presents great Opera and Ballet performance. The ballet and opera of Bolshoi theatre are few of the oldest and biggest opera and ballet companies in the world. If you really enjoy live performing arts, then don’t miss this historical theatre in Moscow. A number of live performance events take place in this theatre every year during different time periods. A large number of live performing art lovers flock this theater each year during different times and enjoy the finest opera and ballet shows.
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The Palace of Kuskovo
This palace is one of the significant landmarks in Moscow. It was designed in the new neoclassical style and it is popular for this imposing design and architecture. This place is really an alluring place that gives the feel of a dreamland. This palace comprises of a church, lake, and a court of honor. There are 12 large stage rooms, and 2 smaller rooms that are used for residential purpose. These stage rooms are of special interest of tourists. Each of these stage rooms is unique for its design, theme, and luxuries.
Lenin’s Mausoleum Moscow
This imposing mausoleum is located in the premises of Red Square in Moscow. It is the eternal resting place of Vladimir Lenin. This mausoleum is the catch for tourists, as it remains over flocked with a significant stream of visitors everyday. It remains closed on Mondays and Fridays. The dead body of Lenin is well preserved and displayed in this mausoleum that attracts visitors towards it. Entrance to this place is free, but visitors neither can take pictures nor make videos inside the tomb. Apart from these restrictions, visitors can’t talk, smoke, keep their hands in pockets, and wear hats inside this tomb. Despite of all such restrictions, this tomb has never found empty from visitors except on closing days.