Moscow Travel Guide

Situated on the Moskva River, the Russian capital houses more than 11 million inhabitants on an area more than 1000 kilometers wide. To art and literature enthusiasts, Moscow is a first hand tourist center. Its famous landmarks, museums and theaters, like the Bolshoi Theater or Gorki Museum , or the churches with golden domes and renowned ballet and opera shows, are just some of the highlights of Moscow .

What to visit in Moscow

• The Red Square is the oldest most history filled square in the city and houses some of Moscow 's most known landmarks, the Lenin Mausoleum and St. Basils Cathedral with its brightly painted onion domes.
• The Bolshoi Theater dates back to the 18 th century. One of the largest theaters in the world, it pleases the eye with rich ornaments, chandeliers, decoration and furnishing. It is open for public performances and with a continually growing repertoire of world class opera and ballet it is an absolute must for visitors.
• St Basil's Cathedral, a splendid sight in the Red Square was build between 1555 and1561. Tzar Ivan the Terrible had it built in commemoration of the victory of the Russian troops over capital of the Kazan khanate. In the central tower there is a church devoted to this event. There are four tower churches indicating the four compass points and on the diagonally devoted to different victories in the Kazan campaign.
• Tretyakov Gallery follows a timeline of Russian cultural development. Founded by merchant Pavel Tretyakov, this Moscow National Museum diplays pieces of Russian artists from the ancient period to contemporary artists. Memorial museum of V. Vasnetsov is also on public display inside the structure.
• The Kremlin is probably the most well known of Moscow 's monuments worldwide and an emblem of Russia , in general. Being around for many centuries now, it has witnessed most of the major events in Russian history, and is now recognized as one of the biggest museums in the world. Once you get past the beautiful and harmonious structural design with details like Spasskaya Tower , designed by architect Pietro Antonio Solari, you discover unique wonders like the ceremonial objects of Russia , treasures of the Tzars or the famous Diamond Collection.

Other sites in Moscow

• Gorky Park is the most famous of all the parks in Moscow . Situated south of central Moscow , this park is very popular among visitors and Moscow residents for its three kilometers of attractions like ornamental gardens, Ferris wheel or different events hosted in the entertainment zone.
• Novodevichy Convent built in the at the beginning of the 16 th century was used also as a fortress taking part in important historical events related to such names as Ivan the Terrible, Boris Godunov. Due to its importance, the nuns were all representatives of the noble families of that time. Today it houses a 16 th century wall fresco and magnificent icons. In its vicinity, Novodevichy Cemetery another of Moscow 's important landmarks, holds the tombs of famous people like Nickolai Gogol, Anton Chekhov and Raisa Gorbachev.

 Unesco world Heritage Enlarge Theatre Square in Moscow. The above the portico was sculpted by Peter Clodt von Jürgensburg. Please see our other resources for rent a car services in Moscow. * Red Square * Iberian Gate and Chapel * Kilometer Zero * Monument to Minin and Pozharsky * Upper Trade Rows (GUM) * Lenin's mausoleum * Alexander Garden * Lobnoye Mesto * Kremlin * Novodevichy Convent * Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra * Church of the Ascension in Kolomenskoye * State Historical Museum Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital Sights, built during the communist era Novodevichy Convent in summer Enlarge Novodevichy Convent in summer Moscow visitor's guide - tourist resources * Rossiya Hotel * All-Russian Exhibition Center * Melnikov Mansion * Dynamo Stadium * Moscow Metro * Shukhov Tower * Bolshoi Kamennyi Bridge * Lubyanka (KGB) * Rusakov Workers' Club * Bakhmetevsky Bus Garage Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital Stalinist skyscrapers Please see our other resources for rent a car services in Moscow. State Tretyakov Gallery (2006) Enlarge State Tretyakov Gallery (2006) * Moscow State University * Block of flats on Kotelnecheskaya enbankment * Block of flats on Kudrinskaya Square * Hotel Leningradskaya * Hotel "Ukraina" * Ministry of Foreign Affairs * Ministry of Heavy Industry Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital Museums The Moscow Kremlin, as seen from the Balchug. Enlarge The Moscow Kremlin, as seen from the Balchug. Moscow Hotels and accommodation - resources and tips on selecting your hotel in Moscow. * Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts * Tretyakov Gallery * Moscow Museum of Modern Art * Moscow House of Photography * State Historical Museum * Kubinka Tank Museum Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital Squares * Pushkin Square * Komsomolskaya Square * Red Square * Manege Square * Lubyanka Square * Theatre Square Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital Convents * Krutitsy * Donskoy Monastery * Simonov Monastery Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital Churches * Saint Basil's Cathedral * Cathedral of Christ the Saviour * Elokhovo Cathedral * Nativity Church in Putinki * Iberian Gate and Chapel * Kazan Cathedral * Church of the Intercession at Fili * Church of St. John the Warrior * Nativity Church at Putinki * Church of St. Nicholas in Khamovniki Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital Other sights Shukhov Tower Enlarge Please see our other resources for rent a car services in Moscow. Shukhov Tower * Central Moscow Hippodrome * Kitai-gorod * Luzhniki Stadium * Moscow City Hall * Garden Ring * Bolshoi Theatre * Poklonnaya Hill * Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture * Manege * Red Gate * Moscow Zoo * Patriarch's Ponds * Menshikov Tower * Gostiny Dvor * Petrovsky Passage * Moscow Art Theatre Moscow Hotels and accommodation - resources and tips on selecting your hotel in Moscow. Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital Prospekts and Streets * Kutuzovsky Prospekt * Leningradsky Prospekt * New Arbat Street * Tretyakov Drive * Old Arbat * Kuznetsky Most * Boulevard Ring * Great Lubyanka Street * Tverskaya Street * Petrovka Street Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital Districts * Tverskoy District Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital Moskva River Cathedral of Christ the Saviour Enlarge Cathedral of Christ the Saviour * Balchug Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital Moscow Rail Terminals * Leningradsky Rail Terminal * Kievsky Rail Terminal * Paveletskiy Rail Terminal * Savyolovskiy Rail Terminal Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital Political objects * Moscow City Hall * White House, Moscow * Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital modern buildings * Triumph-Palace Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital Moscow-City * City Hall and City Duma * Federation Tower * Russia Tower Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital destroyed or lost sights * Hotel Moskva (Moscow) Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital Airports There are five airports serving Moscow: * Vnukovo International Airport * Sheremetyevo International Airport * Domodedovo International Airport * Bykovo Airport * Ostafievo International Airport Moscow hotels, Moscow rent a car and visitor guides for the Russian capital Cities and towns under jurisdiction of Moscow Please see our other resources for rent a car services in Moscow. * Kuskovo * Europe's tallest tower * Ostankino Palace * Kolomenskoye * Uzkoye Moscow visitor's guide - tourist resources