Picture yourself strolling through the heart of Moscow, where every corner tells a story steeped in history and culture. This vibrant city, the capital of Russia, is a captivating mix of the old and the new. Start your adventure at the iconic Red Square, home to the stunning St. Basil's Cathedral with its colorful onion domes, and the imposing Kremlin, a UNESCO World Heritage site that showcases Russia's rich political history. Moscow is a city that thrives on its cultural offerings. Don’t miss the Bolshoi Theatre, where world-class ballet and opera performances enchant audiences. Art lovers will find their haven in the Tretyakov Gallery, which houses an impressive collection of Russian masterpieces. Food enthusiasts will delight in sampling traditional dishes like borscht and pelmeni at local eateries, or enjoying a meal in one of the city's upscale restaurants. The vibrant nightlife scene, with its eclectic bars and clubs, ensures that the energy continues long after sunset. As you explore, keep an eye out for the ornate metro stations, often referred to as "palaces for the people." Did you know that Moscow's metro system is one of the busiest in the world? Each station is a work of art, making your commute a visual treat. Moscow truly
Moscow, Russia
Top things to do in Moscow
60 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.
Red Square
20,619 reviews
UNESCO World Heritage central square in Moscow, flanked by the Kremlin, Saint Basil's, and the State Historical Museum.
Saint Basil's Cathedral
12,444 reviews
Iconic multi-colored onion-domed cathedral on Moscow's Red Square, a masterpiece of Russian Orthodox architecture.
Polytechnic Museum
7,935 reviews
One of the world's oldest science museums, showcasing Russia's technological innovations from steam engines to space exploration.
Kremlin
7,935 reviews
Historic fortified complex and official residence of the Russian President, housing cathedrals, palaces, and museums.
GUM (department store)
6,011 reviews
An elegant 19th-century arcade on Red Square, now a luxury shopping mall with a glass-roofed gallery and historic charm.
Tretyakov Gallery
5,965 reviews
Russia's premier museum of fine art, showcasing an unparalleled collection of Russian masterpieces from medieval icons to 20th-century avant-garde.
Bolshoi Theatre
3,915 reviews
Moscow's premier opera and ballet theatre, housed in a magnificent neoclassical building with a six-tiered auditorium and iconic Apollo chariot sculpture.
PANORAMA360
2,292 reviews · 3rd Transport Ring (TTK)
PANORAMA360 is the highest observation deck in Europe, on the 89th floor of the Federation Tower in the Moscow City business district.
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
2,172 reviews
A colossal Russian Orthodox cathedral with gleaming golden domes, rebuilt in the 1990s as a symbol of national revival.
Diamond Fund
1,814 reviews
A dazzling collection of Russian state jewels, including the famous Orlov diamond and imperial crowns, displayed in the Kremlin.
Lenin's Mausoleum
1,370 reviews
The granite tomb of Vladimir Lenin on Red Square, where his embalmed body has been on public display since 1924.
Culinary Studio CulinaryOn
1,209 reviews · Presnensky
Zaryadye Park
946 reviews
A futuristic urban park with four climate zones, a floating bridge over the Moskva River, and stunning views of the Kremlin.
Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard
832 reviews
A historic circus venue on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, famous for its clown performances and family-friendly shows.

Moscow-City
759 reviews · 3rd Transport Ring (TTK)
Государственный исторический музей (State Historical Museum)
720 reviews · Garden Ring
Novikov Space
693 reviews · Garden Ring
Pushkin Museum
459 reviews
Moscow's premier museum of European art, featuring works from ancient civilizations to the 20th century, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Monet, and Van Gogh.
Sanduny Bath Houses
383 reviews · Garden Ring
Peter The Great Monument
374 reviews · Garden Ring
Accademia del Gusto
322 reviews · District Central (TsAO)
Okhotny Ryad
279 reviews · Tverskoy
Revolution Square (Ploshchad Revolutsii)
260 reviews · Garden Ring
Moscow Palace of Youth
257 reviews · Khamovniki
Anvio
235 reviews · Presnensky
The State Central Museum of Contemporary History of Russia
193 reviews · Garden Ring
The museum of the Patriotic War of 1812
187 reviews · Tverskoy
Central Market
176 reviews · Garden Ring
Yeliseyevskiy
149 reviews · Garden Ring
L. Tolstoi's Khamovniki Memorial Estate
139 reviews · Khamovniki
V. Mayakovskiy The Moscow Academic Theater
138 reviews · Garden Ring
Russian Academic Youth Theatre
138 reviews · Tverskoy
Foreign Affairs Ministry
127 reviews · Arbat
Helikon-Opera Theatre
116 reviews · Garden Ring
Zurab Tseretelli's Art Gallery
115 reviews · Garden Ring
MIX Afterparty
112 reviews · Dorogomilovo
Pushkin Monument
111 reviews · Garden Ring
Moscow Pushkin Drama Theater
110 reviews · Garden Ring
Gostiny Dvor
110 reviews · Garden Ring
S. Obraztsov State Academical Puppet Theatre
102 reviews · District Central (TsAO)
Zoological Museum of Moscow State University
102 reviews · Garden Ring
Deadrooms
100 reviews · Dorogomilovo
The State Academic Maly Theatre
95 reviews · Garden Ring
Bar Disco 90
91 reviews · Garden Ring
Yury Dolgoruky Monument
90 reviews · Garden Ring
Vernadsky State Geological Museum of Russian Academy of Sciences
88 reviews · Garden Ring
Moscow Drama Theater on Malaya Bronnaya
80 reviews · Garden Ring
Quest League
80 reviews · Garden Ring
Vintage Voyage
80 reviews · Garden Ring
Fountain World Clock
75 reviews · Garden Ring
Mosconcert Hall
72 reviews · District Central (TsAO)
The Carlton Spa
69 reviews · Garden Ring
Stanislavsky Electrotheatre
68 reviews · Garden Ring
Kamergerskiy Lane
66 reviews · Garden Ring
Moscow Theatre of The Young Viewer
63 reviews · Garden Ring
Zamoskvorechie
58 reviews · Garden Ring
Zil Cultural Center
57 reviews · Danilovskiy
Cultural Center of Zuyev
57 reviews · District Central (TsAO)
Church of the Great Ascension
56 reviews · Garden Ring
Kotofeinya
55 reviews · Garden Ring
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