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Red Square (Krasnaya ploshchad)
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Red Square (Krasnaya ploshchad)
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Ranked #1 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 395 reviews
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... 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
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Diamond Fund (Almazny Fond)
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Diamond Fund (Almazny Fond)
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Ranked #2 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Owner description: The Orlov Diamond, a gift to Catherine the Great from Count Orlov, her lover, is only one of the many diamonds and jewels on... more » Owner description: The Orlov Diamond, a gift to Catherine the Great from Count Orlov, her lover, is only one of the many diamonds and jewels on display in this incredible collection at the Kremlin. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
St. Basil's Cathedral (Pokrovsky Sobor)
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St. Basil's Cathedral (Pokrovsky Sobor)
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Ranked #3 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 209 reviews
Owner description: Built by Ivan the Terrible in the 1550s, this intriguing cathedral bordering Red Square consists of nine separate chapels,... more » Owner description: Built by Ivan the Terrible in the 1550s, this intriguing cathedral bordering Red Square consists of nine separate chapels, each capped with its own individually shaped and colored dome. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Tretyakov Gallery in Lavrushinsky Lane
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Tretyakov Gallery in Lavrushinsky Lane
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Ranked #4 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 98 reviews
Owner description: The State Tretyakov Gallery is the national treasury of Russian fine art and contains more than 150,000 works of painting,... more » Owner description: The State Tretyakov Gallery is the national treasury of Russian fine art and contains more than 150,000 works of painting, sculpture and graphics created by generations of Russian artists. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
The Armoury (Oruzheynaya Palata)
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The Armoury (Oruzheynaya Palata)
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Ranked #5 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 69 reviews

Despite its name, it's not really an armory: it's a museum of national treasures. Some of the items were made in the Kremlin’s workshops, others were accepted as ambassadorial... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; History Museums; Military Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Sapsan Train
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Sapsan Train
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Ranked #6 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 87 reviews
Attraction type  Transportation
Moscow Metro
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Moscow Metro
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Ranked #7 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 391 reviews

The Moscow Metro should not be missed. The rush hours are to be avoided unless you have to be somewhere at that time. Actually the rush hour is no different than being in the... more »

Attraction type  Public Transportation Systems; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Bolshoi Theatre
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Bolshoi Theatre
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Ranked #8 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 82 reviews

After an estimated $700 million re-build The Bolshoi Theatre 'main stage' is now back, better than ever before. Re-opened on October 2011 it has now firmly taken back the... more »

Attraction type  Theatres; Ballets; Operas; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Moscow Kremlin (Moskovsky Kreml)
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Moscow Kremlin (Moskovsky Kreml)
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Ranked #9 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 211 reviews
Owner description: Moscow's most famous historical and political landmark, the Kremlin is a walled-in complex of cathedrals, palaces and... more » Owner description: Moscow's most famous historical and political landmark, the Kremlin is a walled-in complex of cathedrals, palaces and government offices, with several buildings open to the public, including the Armoury, Patriarch's Palace and the State Kremlin Palace. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Museums; Historic Walking Areas; Government Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts
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Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts
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Ranked #10 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
Owner description: Known for its outstanding temporary exhibitions, this museum also has an impressive permanent collection of Impressionist and... more » Owner description: Known for its outstanding temporary exhibitions, this museum also has an impressive permanent collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Arkhangelskoe Estate
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Arkhangelskoe Estate
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Ranked #11 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
This lavish suburban estate dates back to the 18th century and includes Neo-classical palace and formal gardens.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Parks; Architectural Buildings
Distance  12.8 miles from city centre
Gorky's House (Ryabushinsky Mansion)
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Gorky's House (Ryabushinsky Mansion)
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Ranked #12 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: Writer Maxim Gorky's residence from 1931 to 1936, this remarkable home is a stunning example of art nouveau architecture,... more » Owner description: Writer Maxim Gorky's residence from 1931 to 1936, this remarkable home is a stunning example of art nouveau architecture, highlighted by a twisting marble staircase, stained glass roof and flowery mosaic and stucco decorations. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Val
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Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Val
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Ranked #13 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Owner description: New building of the Tretyakov Gallery at 10 Krymsky Val houses a unique museum exhibition of modern Russian art features... more » Owner description: New building of the Tretyakov Gallery at 10 Krymsky Val houses a unique museum exhibition of modern Russian art features works by Chagall, Kandinsky, Malevich and other 20th-century artists. In the same building there is the Central House of Artists, and around there is a Sculpture Park. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Kremlin Walls and Towers
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Kremlin Walls and Towers
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Ranked #14 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: The Kremlin's redbrick walls and 18 towers were built at the end of the 15th century by the Italian craftsmen Pietro Antonio... more » Owner description: The Kremlin's redbrick walls and 18 towers were built at the end of the 15th century by the Italian craftsmen Pietro Antonio Solari and Antonio Fryazin. The famous Spasskaya (Saviour) Tower is the main and official entrance to the Kremlin and its symbol. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Great Kremlin Palace
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Great Kremlin Palace
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Ranked #15 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent and Cemetery
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Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent and Cemetery
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Ranked #16 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 65 reviews
Owner description: Located near the Moscow River, this peaceful retreat from the bustling city includes a spectacular 16th-century convent and a... more » Owner description: Located near the Moscow River, this peaceful retreat from the bustling city includes a spectacular 16th-century convent and a cemetery where many of the country's most famous writers, poets, politicians and public figures are buried. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Cemeteries; Historic Sites
Distance  3.0 miles from city centre
Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory)
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Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory)
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Ranked #17 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: Sparrow Hills is one of the highest points in Moscow and offers a panoramic view of the city. Great place to take a break... more » Owner description: Sparrow Hills is one of the highest points in Moscow and offers a panoramic view of the city. Great place to take a break from sightseeing and enjoy a picnic. « less
Attraction type  Lookouts; Historic Walking Areas; Beaches
Distance  3.9 miles from city centre
ESPA at Ritz-Carlton
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Ranked #18 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Central Armed Forces Museum
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Central Armed Forces Museum
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Ranked #19 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Military Museums
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU)
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Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU)
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Ranked #20 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU) was established in 1755 and has more than 40,000 students ( graduate and... more » Owner description: Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU) was established in 1755 and has more than 40,000 students ( graduate and postgraduate). It is considered one of the oldest universities in Moscow and is part of ""Stalin's Seven Sisters,"" a group of Moscow skyscrapers built in the Stalinist style of architecture. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Educational Sites
Distance  4.8 miles from city centre
GUM Department Store (Glavny Universalny Magazin)
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GUM Department Store (Glavny Universalny Magazin)
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Ranked #21 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4 of 5 stars 136 reviews
The largest department store in Russia, dating back to the days of the tsars, is located opposite the Kremlin in Red Square.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Department Stores
Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Musical Theatre
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Ranked #22 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Cathedral of Christ the Savior
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Cathedral of Christ the Savior
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Ranked #23 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4 of 5 stars 64 reviews
Owner description: The cathedral, originally bult in the 19th century in commemoration of the Russian army's victory over Napoleon, was... more » Owner description: The cathedral, originally bult in the 19th century in commemoration of the Russian army's victory over Napoleon, was destroyed on Stalin's personal order. The cathedral was rebuilt in the 1990s. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Bunker-42 on Taganka (Cold War Museum)
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Bunker-42 on Taganka (Cold War Museum)
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Ranked #24 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: A unique exhibition of Cold War history located about 65 meters underground, Bunker-42 is a military history museum and an... more » Owner description: A unique exhibition of Cold War history located about 65 meters underground, Bunker-42 is a military history museum and an entertaining complex founded in the former classified military building of the USSR. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Nikulin Circus on Tsvetnoi Bulvar (Old)
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Nikulin Circus on Tsvetnoi Bulvar (Old)
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Ranked #25 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Known for its excellent shows and great costumes, this small circus, with clowns, acrobats and jugglers, is a popular draw... more » Owner description: Known for its excellent shows and great costumes, this small circus, with clowns, acrobats and jugglers, is a popular draw for children. « less
Attraction type  Performances
Experimentanium
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Experimentanium
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Ranked #26 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Children’s Museums
Ostankino TV Tower
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Ostankino TV Tower
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Ranked #27 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  4.9 miles from city centre
Donskoi Monastery
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Donskoi Monastery
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Ranked #28 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: This 16th-century monastery was built to commemorate what was considered a miraculous victory over Tatar troops, attributed... more » Owner description: This 16th-century monastery was built to commemorate what was considered a miraculous victory over Tatar troops, attributed to the powers of the Donskaya Icon. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Victory Square
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Victory Square
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Ranked #29 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Poklonnaya Gora Memorial and Museum of the Great Patriotic War
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Poklonnaya Gora Memorial and Museum of the Great Patriotic War
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Ranked #30 of 594 Attractions in Moscow
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: This important memorial to the victory over the Nazi invasion in the Great Patriotic War is a complex of monuments, churches,... more » Owner description: This important memorial to the victory over the Nazi invasion in the Great Patriotic War is a complex of monuments, churches, museums and fountains. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Parks; Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  4.4 miles from city centre
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