Off the beaten path · Moscow, Russia

12 Hidden Gems in Moscow Most Visitors Miss

Skip one big-name queue and trade it for one of these. Every pick is backed by real reviews.

Chosen from 158 tracked places in Moscow: highly rated, rarely crowded. Updated monthly.

  1. Church of The Beheading of John The Baptist By Bohr

    Religious siteFree entry

    The Church of The Beheading of John The Baptist By Bohr is a beautiful Russian Orthodox church situated in the historic Zamoskvorechye district of Moscow, just inside the Garden Ring.

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  2. Kotobyuro

    Entertainment

    Kotobyuro is a charming cat café located in the Presnensky district of Moscow, offering a unique blend of relaxation and feline companionship.

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  3. Moskovskoye Podvor'ye Valaamskogo Muzhskogo Monastyrya

    Religious siteFree entry

    Moskovskoye Podvor'ye Valaamskogo Muzhskogo Monastyrya is a tranquil religious site located in the Tverskoy district of central Moscow.

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  4. St Vladimir's Church in Staryh Sadekh

    Religious siteFree entry

    St Vladimir's Church in Staryh Sadekh (Old Gardens) is a serene Orthodox place of worship tucked away on Starosadsky Pereulok, just inside the Garden Ring.

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  5. Savvinskoye Podvorye

    LandmarkFree entry

    Savvinskoye Podvorye is a notable landmark situated at Tverskaya Street 6/6 in central Moscow, right along the Garden Ring.

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  6. Free Flow: shop of Wonder Things. Funky clothes and accessories.

    MarketFree entry

    Free Flow: shop of Wonder Things is a vibrant market located in the Garden Ring area of Moscow, at Pyatnickaya 3/4 str.2.

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  7. K. Stanislavskiy's House Museum

    Museum

    The K. Stanislavskiy's House Museum offers an intimate glimpse into the life and work of one of modern theatre's most influential figures.

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  8. Tvrandot Antique Gallery

    MarketFree entry

    Tvrandot Antique Gallery is a distinguished antiques shop located on Tverskoy Boulevard in central Moscow.

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  9. PaintOn

    MarketFree entry

    PaintOn is a vibrant indoor market located on the second floor of Novinskiy Boulevard, 31, in Moscow's trendy Presnensky district.

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  10. Temple of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Temple of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian is a serene Orthodox church nestled in Bogoslovskiy Lane, just off Moscow's bustling Garden Ring.

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  11. The Temple of the Sign Icon of Mother of God

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Temple of the Sign Icon of Mother of God is a Russian Orthodox church located on Romanov Lane in the historic Arbat district of Moscow.

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  12. Levenson Typographic Association Building

    Landmark

    The Levenson Typographic Association Building is a landmark structure located on Trekhprudny Lane in Moscow, near the Garden Ring.

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