A Quick Guide to Moscow, Moscow, Russia

Moscow was such a vibrant, colourful and surprisingly cosmopolitan city. It not only has the UNESCO world heritage sites to offer聽but some other attractions which will surprise and intrigue you to try. A lot of my fellow travellers were hesitant to visit as they weren鈥檛 sure what there was to do there beyond the Red Square, my how wrong they were!聽I usually do a top 10 experiences but Moscow had so much to see and do I鈥檝e extended it to 12! Here鈥檚 my top experiences when visiting Russia鈥檚 capital.聽

A must for anyone who visits here and it鈥檚 probably most peoples inspiration in doing so. The red square is spectacular at all times of day and is home to the famous St. Basil鈥檚 cathedral.聽

You can read more about what to expect at the聽Red Square here. Or, if you want to see it in lights, you can see my experience of the Red Square at night.聽

Another must see, is inside the Kremlin. You can book a tour in advance or on the day by purchasing tickets within the box office in Alexander gardens. Make sure you get tickets for a tour around the complex and the armoury, which is also an amazing museum which provides some insight into the Tsar鈥檚 that lived here!聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: A Quick Guide to Moscow
Guide Location: Russia » Moscow
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Sophie Pearce
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Red Square
Kremlin Walls
GUM
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
Bolshoi
Cafe Pushkin

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