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Red Square (Krasnaya ploshchad)

Krasnaya ploshchad, Moscow, Russia
As featured in 3 days in Moscow
Ranked #1 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 389 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Fee: No
Owner description: Red Square, once the site of executions and military parades, sits smack in the middle of Moscow, bounded on one side by the Kremlin walls and... more » Owner description: Red Square, once the site of executions and military parades, sits smack in the middle of Moscow, bounded on one side by the Kremlin walls and Lenin's tomb and on the other by GUM, the country's largest department store. « less
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Luxembourg
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

My first view of Red Square was Saturday during a tour. Hard to get the full iact because there was some type of festival going on, with tents and sport courts erected all over the square. Due to that, we couldn't get the full impact of the square. Returning on Monday, they were cleaning up the square and it was... More

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comer, georgia
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

amazing to stand and think of all the great moments of history that transpired there.

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West Palm Beach, Florida
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Not much to add that most don't know... if you get the chance, go for a late night stroll around the entire Kremlin. I have ventured around the Kremlin numerous times but a few times around 2-4am and it's been wonderful... nothing like being able to observe and connect with such an iconic place all on your own. It is... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

You have heard about it but it's a must see. GUM, Red Square and the Kremlin

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This time last week I was in Red Square and I wish I had had more time there. One one side there is the Gum department store - full of designer shops in an attractive setting, opposite is Lenin's body on display in the Mausoleum! Plus the wonderful St Basil Cathedral, usually pictured on the front of Moscow Guide Books.... More

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Moscow, Russia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

It is beautiful at daytime, especially when it is sunny, but its spectacular look at nighttime (when it is illuminated) will hardly leave you unimpressed. On the square itself there a number of other attractions: St Basil’s Cathedral (if you are pressed for time the inside visit can be easily skipped), The Kremlin wall, Lenin’s Mausoleum, Lobnoye Mesto (Place of... More

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Worcester Park, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

I love just sitting and looking at the Kremlin towers, St Basil's Cathedral and macabre tomb of Lenin. A seriously awesome square and possibly the most fantastic in Europe

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Bangkok, Thailand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Red square is interesting. Go there for the view of St. Basil and garden.

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Hong Kong
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

The Kremlin was an amazing place to visit in the morning, and even better at night! St.Basil's Cathedral was an amazing thing to see inside and out! Everything was spectacular and this made our visit to Moscow even better.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

If you grew up during the Cold War, you probably have seen the news footage with military parades and the Politburo standing atop Lenin's tomb. Well, it is entirely different to see it in person, especially at night. The sheer size is overwhelming and with boundaries set by St. Basil's, the Kremlin Wall and GUM it is impressive (especially when... More

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