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Moscow Tourism: Best Places To Visit And Things To Do

Moscow, the capital of Russia, is situated on the bank of the Moskva River. Moscow city has colorful cathedrals and many historic monuments with interesting architectural features. The city has beautiful gardens, museums, many colorful historic monuments, Ostankino tower observation deck, and ballet events. There are many things to do in Moscow tourism. Do not miss the Russian ballet when in Moscow. Travel to Moscow Russia brings you closer to the artistic and colorful culture of the city. You can even witness the colorful culture from the tall buildings or from towers like Ostankino tower.

Travel To Moscow Russia

Things To Do In Moscow Tourism

  1. Izmailovo Kremlin
  2. St.Basil’s Cathedral
  3. Bolshoi Theatre Tour
  4. Golosov Ravine Time Travel
  5. Kolomenskoye Palace
  6. Ostankino Tower Observation Deck
  7. Gorky Park Moscow City
  8. Moscow Metro
  9. Take A Bicycle Ride Inside The VDNKh
  10. Zaryadye Park Moscow
  11. Shop At The Gum Moscow
  12. Try The Russian Cuisine
  13. Moscow Skyline

Moscow Weather

Travel To Moscow Russia

Follow certain rules when you travel to Moscow Russia. Always carry your passport as well as its photocopy with you all the times. When you visit places like Lenin’s Tomb show utmost respect, keep your hands out of your pocket and do not grin while you are at this place. Keep your valuables secure and be wary of pickpockets in crowded streets.

Things To Do In Moscow Tourism

1. Izmailovo Kremlin

Located on the famous Red Square of Moscow are series of fairy-tale like fortresses and citadels that represent the depict the older fairytales of Russia. This is a colorful complex that showcases folk art, a replica of Tsar’s summer palace, and organize workshops in pottery, bakery, and toy making that you can attend. There are different museums inside this complex that showcase the history of Vodka, bread, and Russian toys. A place for fun and adventurous things to do in Moscow tourism.

Izmailovo Kremlin Opening Hours

09:00hrs to 20:00hrs

Izmailovo Kremlin Tickets

Armory Museum: 700RUB

Diamond Fund: 500RUB

Cathedral Square: 500RUB

Great’s Bell Tower: 250RUB

2. St.Basil’s Cathedral

Soak into the architecture and history of St.Basil’s Cathedral, Located in the Red Square, it was built by Ivan the Terrible and was originally in white and golden color. He wanted the dome in the shape of an onion and had blinded the architect who built it so there will be no other replica of the same. Many colors were added 200 years after the construction of the cathedral and are a place were a commoner with Prophetic vision namely Basil is buried. This is one of the most fascinating cathedrals and symbolic of Moscow city.  One of the best place to visit when you travel to Moscow Russia.

St Basil’s Cathedral Opening Hours

10:00hrs to 17:00hrs

St Basil’s Cathedral Tickets

Adult: 700RUB(Non-Residents), 500RUB(Residents)

Child: 150RUB For Both Residents and Non-Residents

3. Bolshoi Theatre Tour

Watch the finest ballet and opera performances inside this theatre. Ballet troupes are popular in Russia and you can watch them live at this theatre. This is one of the landmarks of the city and a live show can be an unforgettable experience. One of the best things to do in Moscow tourism in the night.

4. Golosov Ravine Time Travel

As per the legends, these are the magical woodlands with sacred stones that represent the male and the female energy. These woodlands have landscape greenery and a place where you can take a stroll and meditate. This is a place closer to the Moscow River, inside the Kolomenskoye Park. This spot has an eerie history about time travel, where the Tsar was said to lose in the fog to escape invaders and stayed there for 50 years. There are many stories surrounding the mist in this area that prove time-warp and time-travel.

5. Kolomenskoye Palace

This is a fairy-tale like the mystic area that is spread across 390-hectares of the area and is closer to the Moscow River. The locals will tell you about a spot inside this area where the time-warp portal opens and takes you to another world. This is mostly a cultural and a picnic area where you can spend summer days, take pictures, and view the medieval architecture of the monuments that lie in this area. This is one of the best things to do in Moscow Tourism.

Kolomenskoye Opening Hours

Park: 09:00hrs to 20:00hrs

Museum: 10:00hrs to 18:00hrs

Kolomenskoye Entrance Fee

Park: Free

Museum: 50-350RUB

6. Ostankino Tower Observation Deck

Otankino tower height is 504meter and it is the tallest building in Europe. You can get a panoramic view of the Moscow city from the glass observation deck. There is also a dining area where you can dine and get a view of the city.

Ostankino Tower Observation Deck Opening Times

10:00hrs to 21:00hrs

Ostankino Tower Ticket Price

Adult: 1000RUB

Child: 500RUB

7. Gorky Park Moscow City

Entertain yourself at Gorky Park, One of the biggest and popular parks in Moscow where there are a lot of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed. Play ping-pong, beach volleyball, go skateboarding, take some dance or yoga lessons, or watch a movie in the outdoor theatre. You can also go boating inside the park.

Gorky Park Opening Hours

09:00hrs to 21:00hrs

Gorky Park Entrance Fee

Free, Only Rides will be chargeable

8. Moscow Metro

Some of the stations are underground and give you a fascinating view of unusual spots in the city when you travel by metro. Most of the stations in Moscow are very ornate and look like you are in a museum more than a station waiting for a train.

Moscow Metro Tickets

55RUB Per rides

9. Take A Bicycle Ride Inside The VDNKh

The VDNKh is an exhibition ground with restaurants, beautiful parks, fountains, arches, pavilions, and open-air museums. You can view the collections at these museums and take a stroll of a ride around the area to bask in the beauty of this place.

VDNKh Opening Hours

24hrs Open

10. Zaryadye Park Moscow

Hiking and adventure at the Zaryadye Park, This is the latest addition on the Red Square and was opened in 2017. There are various sections inside this park where you can hike and enjoy some adventure activities. It has a bridge in the shape of a boomerang, wetlands, a concert hall, an amphitheater, tundra and forest regions. This is a public park that is spread across an area of 35 acres of land.

Zaryadye Park Opening Hours

24hrs Open

11. Shop At The Gum Moscow

GUM is a shopping mall with beautiful interiors and architecture. One of the famous places for shopping in Moscow. It was built in the 18th century and houses some of the best high-end boutiques. Find luxury international brands as well as local brands in clothes, accessories, and shoes. There are many malls for shopping in Moscow where you can buy affordable as well as high-end items.

12. Try The Russian Cuisine

Borscht is a beet soup that was born in Russia. There are many other Russian delicacies that are a must try when you travel to Moscow Russia. Dine at the Cafe Pushkin that has a nice atmosphere of a library and a restaurant combined together. Try the Russian Napoleon cakes, white truffles, vareniki which are stuffed dumplings, and there are many other delicacies that satisfy your gastronomical needs in Moscow city.

13. Moscow Skyline

Moscow Skyline is rooftop views that you get of the city from restaurants, Moscow-city towers, Federation Tower, Empire Tower, and many other buildings. City Space is a bar that gives a panoramic view of the city. One of the best things to do in Moscow tourism.

Moscow Weather

The best time to visit Moscow is between the months April and June. This is the springtime and the weather is pleasant for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Read More: A Complete Travel Guide For Rome Tourism

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