Moscow

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.

Landmark4.7

Red Square

20,619 reviews

UNESCO World Heritage central square in Moscow, flanked by the Kremlin, Saint Basil's, and the State Historical Museum.

Religious site4.7

Saint Basil's Cathedral

12,444 reviews

Iconic multi-colored onion-domed cathedral on Moscow's Red Square, a masterpiece of Russian Orthodox architecture.

Museum4.6

Polytechnic Museum

7,935 reviews

One of the world's oldest science museums, showcasing Russia's technological innovations from steam engines to space exploration.

Landmark4.6

Kremlin

7,935 reviews

Historic fortified complex and official residence of the Russian President, housing cathedrals, palaces, and museums.

Market4.4

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.

Museum4.7

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.

Entertainment4.6

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.

Landmark4.5

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.

Religious site4.4

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.

Museum4.7

Diamond Fund

1,814 reviews

A dazzling collection of Russian state jewels, including the famous Orlov diamond and imperial crowns, displayed in the Kremlin.

Landmark4

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.

Market5

Culinary Studio CulinaryOn

1,209 reviews · Presnensky

Park & nature3.9

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.

Entertainment4.4

Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard

832 reviews

A historic circus venue on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, famous for its clown performances and family-friendly shows.

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Landmark4.5

Moscow-City

759 reviews · 3rd Transport Ring (TTK)

Landmark4.5

Государственный исторический музей (State Historical Museum)

720 reviews · Garden Ring

Market5

Novikov Space

693 reviews · Garden Ring

Museum4.6

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.

Sight4

Sanduny Bath Houses

383 reviews · Garden Ring

Landmark3.5

Peter The Great Monument

374 reviews · Garden Ring

Market5

Accademia del Gusto

322 reviews · District Central (TsAO)

Market4

Okhotny Ryad

279 reviews · Tverskoy

Landmark4.5

Revolution Square (Ploshchad Revolutsii)

260 reviews · Garden Ring

Entertainment4

Moscow Palace of Youth

257 reviews · Khamovniki

Entertainment4.5

Anvio

235 reviews · Presnensky

Museum4

The State Central Museum of Contemporary History of Russia

193 reviews · Garden Ring

Museum4.5

The museum of the Patriotic War of 1812

187 reviews · Tverskoy

Market4

Central Market

176 reviews · Garden Ring

Landmark4.5

Yeliseyevskiy

149 reviews · Garden Ring

Museum4.5

L. Tolstoi's Khamovniki Memorial Estate

139 reviews · Khamovniki

Entertainment4.5

V. Mayakovskiy The Moscow Academic Theater

138 reviews · Garden Ring

Entertainment4.5

Russian Academic Youth Theatre

138 reviews · Tverskoy

Landmark4.5

Foreign Affairs Ministry

127 reviews · Arbat

Entertainment4.5

Helikon-Opera Theatre

116 reviews · Garden Ring

Museum4.5

Zurab Tseretelli's Art Gallery

115 reviews · Garden Ring

Sight4.5

MIX Afterparty

112 reviews · Dorogomilovo

Landmark4.5

Pushkin Monument

111 reviews · Garden Ring

Entertainment4.5

Moscow Pushkin Drama Theater

110 reviews · Garden Ring

Market4.5

Gostiny Dvor

110 reviews · Garden Ring

Museum4.5

S. Obraztsov State Academical Puppet Theatre

102 reviews · District Central (TsAO)

Museum4

Zoological Museum of Moscow State University

102 reviews · Garden Ring

Entertainment4

Deadrooms

100 reviews · Dorogomilovo

Entertainment4.5

The State Academic Maly Theatre

95 reviews · Garden Ring

Sight3.5

Bar Disco 90

91 reviews · Garden Ring

Landmark4.5

Yury Dolgoruky Monument

90 reviews · Garden Ring

Museum4.5

Vernadsky State Geological Museum of Russian Academy of Sciences

88 reviews · Garden Ring

Entertainment4.5

Moscow Drama Theater on Malaya Bronnaya

80 reviews · Garden Ring

Entertainment5

Quest League

80 reviews · Garden Ring

Market5

Vintage Voyage

80 reviews · Garden Ring

Landmark4

Fountain World Clock

75 reviews · Garden Ring

Entertainment4

Mosconcert Hall

72 reviews · District Central (TsAO)

Sight4.5

The Carlton Spa

69 reviews · Garden Ring

Landmark4

Stanislavsky Electrotheatre

68 reviews · Garden Ring

Neighborhood4.5

Kamergerskiy Lane

66 reviews · Garden Ring

Entertainment4

Moscow Theatre of The Young Viewer

63 reviews · Garden Ring

Landmark5

Zamoskvorechie

58 reviews · Garden Ring

Landmark4.5

Zil Cultural Center

57 reviews · Danilovskiy

Landmark4

Cultural Center of Zuyev

57 reviews · District Central (TsAO)

Religious site4.5

Church of the Great Ascension

56 reviews · Garden Ring

Entertainment4.5

Kotofeinya

55 reviews · Garden Ring

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