Sightseeing
St. Basil’s Cathedral Moscow: Tickets, Hours and What Is Inside
The colorful ten-church cathedral at the south end of Red Square, built in 1555–61 for Ivan the Terrible. Entry is by museum…
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Discover central Moscow landmarks associated with the purple metro line, the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line. This archive focuses on historic sights near the heart of the city and helps visitors plan a sightseeing visit using metro connections and walking routes. Browse Red Square Moscow and St. Basil’s Cathedral Moscow to learn about these important landmarks and their historical setting. Use the guides to understand what each place offers and decide how to include them in your itinerary. Both locations are close together, making them suitable for a combined visit after travelling to the city centre.
Landmarks
Red Square Moscow: What to See and Which Sights Cost Extra
Moscow's famous cobbled square between the Kremlin wall and GUM, with St Basil's, the Mausoleum and the State Historical Museum. Free to…
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Arbat Architecture and Literature Walking Tour
Explore Moscow's Arbat district on a walking tour connecting neoclassical architecture, Russian music, Asian art, theatre, experimental design and Pushkin's former home.
Bulgakov’s Moscow: From Patriarch’s Ponds to Theatre Square
A literary walk from the Bulgakov Museum and Patriarch's Ponds past the church where Pushkin married to the Maly Theatre and Theatre…
Along the Moskva: From Patriarshy Bridge to Neskuchny Garden
A riverside walk from the pedestrian Patriarshy Bridge past the Muzeon sculpture park and Krymsky Bridge to Gorky Park and the quiet…
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Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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