<strong>Moskva River:</strong> Like many other capitals in Europe, Moscow is also a riverside city. Its river is the Moskva, and it's a nice place to take a free stroll along the banks or pay for a boat tour. You can see the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in the background (the white church with gold roof). Click through this gallery for more photos:
Moskva River: Like many other capitals in Europe, Moscow is also a riverside city. Its river is the Moskva, and it's a nice place to take a free stroll along the banks or pay for a boat tour. You can see the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in the background (the white church with gold roof). Click through this gallery for more photos:
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<strong>Lenin's mausoleum:</strong> Red Square is full of places for tourists to see, including the Spasskaya Tower (which holds a giant clock) and Vladimir Lenin's Mausoleum. Some may find it a bit ghoulish to look at a preserved body, but it's also a chance to glimpse a man who changed history.
Lenin's mausoleum: Red Square is full of places for tourists to see, including the Spasskaya Tower (which holds a giant clock) and Vladimir Lenin's Mausoleum. Some may find it a bit ghoulish to look at a preserved body, but it's also a chance to glimpse a man who changed history.
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<strong>St. Basil's Cathedral:</strong> This is probably the first mental picture you get when you think of Moscow. Russia's most famous cathedral is very close to Lenin's Mausoleum and GUM department store.
St. Basil's Cathedral: This is probably the first mental picture you get when you think of Moscow. Russia's most famous cathedral is very close to Lenin's Mausoleum and GUM department store.
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<strong>Gorky Park:</strong> Moscow residents and visitors alike delight in the urban oasis of Gorky Park. This is a legacy from the communist era. The park was opened in 1928 and was named after Russian writer Maxim Gorky in 1932.
Gorky Park: Moscow residents and visitors alike delight in the urban oasis of Gorky Park. This is a legacy from the communist era. The park was opened in 1928 and was named after Russian writer Maxim Gorky in 1932.
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<strong>Bolshoi Theater</strong>: This grand structure epitomizes the Russians' deep love for the classical arts. It was getting run down in the communist era, but it was restored to its imperial luster and reopened in 2011.
Bolshoi Theater: This grand structure epitomizes the Russians' deep love for the classical arts. It was getting run down in the communist era, but it was restored to its imperial luster and reopened in 2011.
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<strong>Moscow State University main building:</strong> Sunrise comes to one of the most distinctive (and biggest!) buildings in Moscow. It's definitely worth a look, and it's viewing rooms offer a sweeping look at Moscow.
Moscow State University main building: Sunrise comes to one of the most distinctive (and biggest!) buildings in Moscow. It's definitely worth a look, and it's viewing rooms offer a sweeping look at Moscow.
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<strong>GUM department store:</strong> GUM is the name of the main department store in Moscow. Its grandiose interior is home to many high-end brands such as Bulgari, Prada and Cartier, to name a few.
GUM department store: GUM is the name of the main department store in Moscow. Its grandiose interior is home to many high-end brands such as Bulgari, Prada and Cartier, to name a few.
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<strong>Tretyakov Gallery:</strong> This museum, dedicated to Russian art, holds Alexander Ivanov's "The Appearance of Christ to the People." This is the place to be if you're a Russophile or just even curious about what Russian art is all about.
Tretyakov Gallery: This museum, dedicated to Russian art, holds Alexander Ivanov's "The Appearance of Christ to the People." This is the place to be if you're a Russophile or just even curious about what Russian art is all about.
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<strong>MIBC (Moscow International Business Center):</strong> You may not have realized it, but Moscow also has a modern skyline with innovative and interesting skyscrapers. While this is mostly business-oriented, it gives you a chance to see another side of the city.
MIBC (Moscow International Business Center): You may not have realized it, but Moscow also has a modern skyline with innovative and interesting skyscrapers. While this is mostly business-oriented, it gives you a chance to see another side of the city.
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<strong>The Central Museum of Armed Forces:</strong> This is considered one of the best war museums in the world. It covers the entire Soviet military history, and it's a great place to get the Russian perspective on World War II, known in Russia as the "Great Patriotic War."
The Central Museum of Armed Forces: This is considered one of the best war museums in the world. It covers the entire Soviet military history, and it's a great place to get the Russian perspective on World War II, known in Russia as the "Great Patriotic War."
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<strong>Winzavod Center for Contemporary Art:</strong> This is where to go for galleries, cafes and a chance to see what the current Russian art scene is all about.
Winzavod Center for Contemporary Art: This is where to go for galleries, cafes and a chance to see what the current Russian art scene is all about.
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<strong>Danilovsky Market:</strong> One of the best ways to really get the feel of a new city and country is at one of its markets. At Danilovsky, you can see (and buy) meat, fish, fruit and spices. But the best thing will probably be the people-watching. By bus, it's about 20 minutes from the Red Square area. On foot, plan about an hour.
Danilovsky Market: One of the best ways to really get the feel of a new city and country is at one of its markets. At Danilovsky, you can see (and buy) meat, fish, fruit and spices. But the best thing will probably be the people-watching. By bus, it's about 20 minutes from the Red Square area. On foot, plan about an hour.
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