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Red Square (Krasnaya ploshchad)
As featured in 3 days in Moscow
Ollie #1 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 385 reviews
Owner description: Red Square, once the site of executions and military parades, sits smack in the middle of Moscow, bounded on one side by the Kremlin walls and...... more » Owner description: Red Square, once the site of executions and military parades, sits smack in the middle of Moscow, bounded on one side by the Kremlin walls and Lenin's tomb and on the other by GUM, the country's largest department store. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Tretyakov Gallery in Lavrushinsky Lane
As featured in 3 days in Moscow
Ollie #2 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 95 reviews
Owner description: The State Tretyakov Gallery is the national treasury of Russian fine art and contains more than 150,000 works of painting, sculpture and graphics...... more » Owner description: The State Tretyakov Gallery is the national treasury of Russian fine art and contains more than 150,000 works of painting, sculpture and graphics created by generations of Russian artists. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
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Diamond Fund (Almazny Fond)
As featured in 3 days in Moscow
Ollie #3 of 594 attractions in Moscow
5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Owner description: The Orlov Diamond, a gift to Catherine the Great from Count Orlov, her lover, is only one of the many diamonds and jewels on display in this...... more » Owner description: The Orlov Diamond, a gift to Catherine the Great from Count Orlov, her lover, is only one of the many diamonds and jewels on display in this incredible collection at the Kremlin. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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St. Basil's Cathedral (Pokrovsky Sobor)
As featured in Moscow for young kids
Ollie #4 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 208 reviews
Owner description: Built by Ivan the Terrible in the 1550s, this intriguing cathedral bordering Red Square consists of nine separate chapels, each capped with its own...... more » Owner description: Built by Ivan the Terrible in the 1550s, this intriguing cathedral bordering Red Square consists of nine separate chapels, each capped with its own individually shaped and colored dome. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Sapsan Train
Ollie #5 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 84 reviews
Attraction type  Transportation
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The Armoury (Oruzheynaya Palata)
Ollie #6 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews

Despite its name, it's not really an armory: it's a museum of national treasures. Some of the items were made in the Kremlin’s workshops, others were accepted as ambassadorial... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; History Museums; Military Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Moscow Metro
Ollie #7 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 380 reviews

The Moscow Metro should not be missed. The rush hours are to be avoided unless you have to be somewhere at that time. Actually the rush hour is no different than being in the... more »

Attraction type  Public Transportation Systems; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Moscow Kremlin (Moskovsky Kreml)
As featured in 3 days in Moscow
Ollie #8 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 207 reviews
Owner description: Moscow's most famous historical and political landmark, the Kremlin is a walled-in complex of cathedrals, palaces and government offices, with several...... more » Owner description: Moscow's most famous historical and political landmark, the Kremlin is a walled-in complex of cathedrals, palaces and government offices, with several buildings open to the public, including the Armoury, Patriarch's Palace and the State Kremlin Palace. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Museums; Historic Walking Areas; Government Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Bolshoi Theatre
Ollie #9 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 80 reviews

After an estimated $700 million re-build The Bolshoi Theatre 'main stage' is now back, better than ever before. Re-opened on October 2011 it has now firmly taken back the... more »

Attraction type  Theaters; Ballets; Operas; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Arkhangelskoe Estate
Ollie #10 of 594 attractions in Moscow
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
This lavish suburban estate dates back to the 18th century and includes Neo-classical palace and formal gardens.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Parks; Architectural Buildings
Distance  12.8 miles from city center
Central Armed Forces Museum
Ollie #11 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Military Museums
Kremlin Walls and Towers
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Ollie #12 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: The Kremlin's redbrick walls and 18 towers were built at the end of the 15th century by the Italian craftsmen Pietro Antonio Solari and Antonio...... more » Owner description: The Kremlin's redbrick walls and 18 towers were built at the end of the 15th century by the Italian craftsmen Pietro Antonio Solari and Antonio Fryazin. The famous Spasskaya (Saviour) Tower is the main and official entrance to the Kremlin and its symbol. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
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Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts
As featured in Moscow off the beaten path
Ollie #13 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
Known for its outstanding temporary exhibitions, this museum also has an impressive permanent collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Great Kremlin Palace
Ollie #14 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Val
As featured in 3 days in Moscow
Ollie #15 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Owner description: New building of the Tretyakov Gallery at 10 Krymsky Val houses a unique museum exhibition of modern Russian art features works by Chagall, Kandinsky,...... more » Owner description: New building of the Tretyakov Gallery at 10 Krymsky Val houses a unique museum exhibition of modern Russian art features works by Chagall, Kandinsky, Malevich and other 20th-century artists. In the same building there is the Central House of Artists, and around there is a Sculpture Park. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent and Cemetery
As featured in 3 days in Moscow
Ollie #16 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 63 reviews
Owner description: Located near the Moscow River, this peaceful retreat from the bustling city includes a spectacular 16th-century convent and a cemetery where many of...... more » Owner description: Located near the Moscow River, this peaceful retreat from the bustling city includes a spectacular 16th-century convent and a cemetery where many of the country's most famous writers, poets, politicians and public figures are buried. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Cemeteries; Historic Sites
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
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Gorky's House (Ryabushinsky Mansion)
As featured in 3 days in Moscow
Ollie #17 of 594 attractions in Moscow
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: Writer Maxim Gorky's residence from 1931 to 1936, this remarkable home is a stunning example of art nouveau architecture, highlighted by a twisting...... more » Owner description: Writer Maxim Gorky's residence from 1931 to 1936, this remarkable home is a stunning example of art nouveau architecture, highlighted by a twisting marble staircase, stained glass roof and flowery mosaic and stucco decorations. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory)
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Ollie #18 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: Sparrow Hills is one of the highest points in Moscow and offers a panoramic view of the city. Great place to take a break from sightseeing and enjoy a...... more » Owner description: Sparrow Hills is one of the highest points in Moscow and offers a panoramic view of the city. Great place to take a break from sightseeing and enjoy a picnic. « less
Attraction type  Lookouts; Historic Walking Areas; Beaches
Distance  3.9 miles from city center
ESPA at Ritz-Carlton
Ollie #19 of 594 attractions in Moscow
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
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Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU)
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Ollie #20 of 594 attractions in Moscow
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU) was established in 1755 and has more than 40,000 students ( graduate and postgraduate). It is considered one...... more » Owner description: Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU) was established in 1755 and has more than 40,000 students ( graduate and postgraduate). It is considered one of the oldest universities in Moscow and is part of ""Stalin's Seven Sisters,"" a group of Moscow skyscrapers built in the Stalinist style of architecture. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Educational Sites
Distance  4.8 miles from city center
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