What To See And Do In Moscow, Russia
If you’re planning a trip to Moscow, then you can be sure you’ll have plenty to do and see while you’re there. One of the world’s great cities, it truly is worth a visit. One fantastic site that’s an absolute must is the famous Kremlin. This is the center of Russian government and the word ‘Kremlin’ roughly translates as ‘fortress’ in English. It contains government buildings, cathedrals, an armory, museums and a palace. Get yourself on a guided tour to make sure you see all the hotspots.
Close to the Kremlin is world famous Red Square, named in the seventeenth century after a Russian word for ‘beautiful’. It’s a great historical location with interest spanning hundreds of years. It features the colorful St Basil’s Cathedral, which is a Russian masterpiece built on the orders of Ivan the Terrible. Also a must-see is the recently rebuilt Resurrection Gate, which has stood at the entrance to the square for hundreds of years before Stalin demolished it in the Cold War.
Home to the Bolshoi Ballet, a brilliant location for all the culture lovers among you is the well-known Bolshoi Theater. It’s Russia’s most famous and largest theater and has recently been renovated, so it’s well worth a visit to see the five-tiered auditorium decorated in a gorgeous nineteenth century Russian neoclassical style. Take in a performance if the theater’s your thing, but try to book before you go if you can as foreigners are often charged more than locals at ticket kiosks.
For a brilliant tourist experience, head to the Old Arbat. This gives you the chance to see a piece of Russian history up close, and the street was once home to many writers, painters, composers and artists. For example, the former home of Pushkin, a celebrated Russian writer, is now a museum that’s well worth a visit. This cultural center is a brilliant place to pick up some souvenirs or art and visit some fantastic cafes in a tourist hub that still keeps its old charm.
Somewhere else that’s great to visit in Moscow is the Novodevichy Convent. It was established in 1524 and translates as ‘New Maidens Convent’. It is surrounded by a beautiful park and the cathedral, convent and cemetery are all open to visitors. Many famous Russians are also buried there, such as the sister of Peter the Great, the writer Chekhov and the composer Shostakovich. Whatever your tastes and whatever you like to do on vacation, you are bound to find something you love in Moscow.
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