Moscow, Russia
15 Best Things to Do in Moscow
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Red Square
LandmarkRed Square is the historic and symbolic heart of Moscow, a vast cobblestone plaza surrounded by iconic landmarks.
Read our full guide →Saint Basil's Cathedral
Religious siteSaint Basil's Cathedral, officially the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat, is a vibrant symbol of Russia.
Read our full guide →Polytechnic Museum
MuseumThe Polytechnic Museum in Moscow is a premier science and technology museum, founded in 1872. Its vast collection spans transportation, energy, computing, and space, with interactive exhibits and historic artifacts.
Read our full guide →Kremlin
LandmarkThe Moscow Kremlin is a sprawling fortified complex at the heart of the city, encompassing palaces, cathedrals, and government buildings.
Read our full guide →GUM (department store)
MarketGUM (Glavny Universalny Magazin) is a historic department store that occupies an entire block along Red Square.
Read our full guide →Tretyakov Gallery
MuseumThe Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow is the definitive museum of Russian fine art, housing over 180,000 works spanning the 11th to 20th centuries.
Read our full guide →Bolshoi Theatre
EntertainmentThe Bolshoi Theatre stands as a symbol of Russian performing arts, its neoclassical facade adorned with the famous bronze quadriga of Apollo.
Read our full guide →PANORAMA360
LandmarkPANORAMA360 is the highest observation deck in Europe, on the 89th floor of the Federation Tower in the Moscow City business district.
Read our full guide →Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
Religious siteThe Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is Moscow's largest Orthodox church and a prominent landmark on the Moskva River.
Read our full guide →Diamond Fund
MuseumThe Diamond Fund is a unique museum within the Moscow Kremlin, housing an extraordinary collection of state jewels, precious stones, and gold nuggets.
Read our full guide →Lenin's Mausoleum
LandmarkLenin's Mausoleum, also known as Lenin's Tomb, is the resting place of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin on Red Square in Moscow.
Read our full guide →Culinary Studio CulinaryOn
MarketCulinary Studio CulinaryOn offers a unique interactive dining experience in the heart of Moscow's Presnensky district.
Read our full guide →Zaryadye Park
Park & natureZaryadye Park is a cutting-edge urban park built on the site of the former Rossiya Hotel, blending nature and technology in the heart of Moscow.
Read our full guide →Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard
EntertainmentThe Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, also known as the Nikulin Circus, is one of Russia's most beloved entertainment venues.
Read our full guide →Moscow-City
LandmarkMoscow-City, officially the Moscow International Business Centre, is a sprawling complex of gleaming skyscrapers on the Presnenskaya Embankment.
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12 hidden gems in Moscow
Like Church of The Beheading of John The Baptist By Bohr and Kotobyuro, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
See them →Get outdoors
5 outdoor adventures near Moscow
Zaryadye Park and more, all within 100 km.
Explore →After dark
15 best bars & nightlife spots
Mumiy Troll and Old School Pub lead the night.
Go out →For the kids
14 things to do with kids
Bolshoi Theatre and more the whole crew will rate.
Bring them →Date night
6 romantic spots for couples
Zaryadye Park at two-person pace.
Slow down →Costs nothing
15 free things to do in Moscow
Verified free entry, Peter The Great Monument included.
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