About Moscow
Red Square's Kremlin fortress and St. Basil's multi-coloured onion domes represent Russian imperial grandeur at its peak. The city sprawls across hills with hundreds of neighbourhood churches and palaces; the metro stations rank among the world's most ornate. Moscow pulses with art galleries, theatres, and restaurants rivalling any European capital.
Country
Russia
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
RUB
Language
Russian, English
Things to do in Moscow
Walking Red Square and circumambulating the Kremlin fortress walls
Visiting St. Basil's Cathedral's labyrinthine interior galleries and perspectives
Touring the Kremlin Palace, Armoury, and cathedral complexes inside walls
Attending ballet at the Bolshoi Theatre for classical Russian performance
Exploring world-class museums: Pushkin Museum, Tretyakov Gallery, History Museum
Riding the ornate Metro stations art deco mosaics and chandeliers
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