The patriarch is the most visited tourist place. Places you need to visit while you are alive

With whatever purpose, we come to Moscow, some time will definitely spend on the inspection of interesting places of the capital. What to see in Moscow first? Not an easy question, but let's try to answer it. So, we offer a list, photos, description and rating of the best attractions in the capital, which cannot be missed.

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Being in Moscow, it is impossible not to visit the Kremlin - this is the "heart of the capital." Especially since the tickets you buy will allow you to see a lot. True, after the Soviet period, only half of the 50 historical buildings remained here. On the Kremlin's territory you will enter through Kutafye Tower. Inspect the cathedrals that are "pearls" of Russian architecture - Assumption, Blagoveshchensky and Arkhangelsky, admire the bell tower of Ivan the Great.

You can also take a picture with a king-gun and king bell. Next to the contemporary building of the State Kremlin Palace (1961), the Senate, where the first Persons of the USSR worked. Attention will attract the grain and weapon chambers (the diamond fund is stored in the latter). A falcons and hawks are living in the Tenitskian garden, which they started to chase pigeons from the Kremlin territory.

Red Square

One of the most ancient and exactly the most famous area of \u200b\u200bour country. Once it was wooden, and since this area of \u200b\u200bMoscow often burned, the square was called another name - "Fire". Only in the 19th century. She was laid out a stone. Go through a paving red square - it is already touched of history. The historical museum is also located and the beautiful temple of Vasily blissful, named so named the famous whims, who lived in the times of John Grozny. Vasily never was afraid to speak the king of the truth. By the way, the official name of the temple is another - the cover on the Ravy.

Opposite the Kremlin is located gum - the main department store, located on the site of the old top trading rows. Optionally, you can see Mausoleum V.I. Lenin - in Soviet years, he was a real place of pilgrimage. And of course, you want to take pictures next to the famous monument to minin and Pozharsky. It should be remembered that the removal is allowed on the Red Square only by amateur cameras. With professional photographic equipment, you will need to get a special permit.

Street Tverskaya and Old Arbat

Without a walk along these famous streets, it is difficult to fully feel that you visited the capital. Where now is the Tverskaya Street, at 14th century. Routed the path from the Kremlin to Tver, from here and such a name. Later, Tverskaya became the most "popular" street in the capital, and a simple mortal to settle on it was almost impossible. Here were housed houses of the richest inhabitants and persons close to the court. Only churches here 5.

Unfortunately, in the Soviet period, many historically significant buildings were demolished. But today you will see the showroom "New Manege", the theater named after Yermolova, the theater named after Chekhov, a monument to Yuri Dolgorukhu on Tverskaya Square and the building of the Moscow City Hall. In addition, here almost every house - memorial plaques. The most famous poets, writers, artists, government figures lived on Tverskaya.

Arbat Someone still perceives as the semblance of a market where you can buy souvenirs. Therefore, it will be even better if you find yourself here with a modest amount in your pocket and will not pay attention exclusively on the outlets. Here you can wander, looking at every house (Pedestrian street, transportation here does not go) there are many artists, they draw and sell their paintings, and souvenirs are also a huge amount, but the main thing is Arbat is a living story.

Here were representatives of such famous noble childbirth as Sheremeteva and Golitsyn, this street remembers Alexander Pushkin, Lion Tolstoy, Konstantin Balmont, Marina Tsvetaeva, Andrey White. In one of the Arbat lanes there is a house where the Bulat Okudzhava grew up, and now the monument to Bard has been standing on Arbat. And fans for a long time they froze at the wall of Tsoi, written by quotes from his songs.

Church of Christ the Savior

In this main temple of Russia, the Patriarch himself is headed during the holidays of worship. Here are the bishops of the Cathedrals. But the guests of Moscow can inspect the Cathedral Church. It is recommended to come here in the excursion to learn more interesting facts. He is called "Temple-Monument", "Temple-Martyr" ... It was originally built at the end of 19 century. In honor of the heroes of the Patriotic War, 1812 in the project of Constantine Tone. It was almost 50 years old.

Under Stalin, the temple blew up, he had to give way to the court of advice, but the Great Patriotic War prevented this project to life. In the following years, there was a pool "Moscow". In the early 90s of the last century, the temple decided to restore. The final stage of the work was led by Zurab Tsereteli. As a result, the temple is largely different from its predecessor.

Monasteries: Novodevichy, Donskoy, Novospassky

The Novodevichy Monastery was founded in the 16th century. The Grand Duke Vasily W, after Smolensk returned to the Moscow Principality. Its name is probably due to the fact that the monastery was intended for the maidens, and since the prefix "Novo" appeared in the capital already in the capital. Here, girls and women from noble childbirth were found here, including the kind of royal. During the war, 1812, the monastery was not blown by Miracle. During the years of Soviet power, Novodevichy, naturally closed.

Today it exists as part of the historical museum, at the same time in it and services. There are rare icons and books, starting from 16 century. Especially interesting cemetery under the monastery, where Gogol, Chekhov and other famous people are buried.

Don monastery. According to the legend in 1591, the icon of the Don of the Mother of God saved Moscow from the troops of Khan Kaza-Gurya. In honor of the miraculous image and a monastery was founded. His architectural structures were erected at the princess Sofye, Peter the First and other rukers. After the revolution, there was a museum of architecture. Again, the monks came here in 1991. In 1992, a crypt of Patriarch Tikhon was acquired here.

The famous military, writers, representatives of the noble childbirth lie at the cemetery at the monastery. The Novospassian monastery was founded in the middle of the 15th century. He defended the city from the southeast with its powerful walls: first wooden, and starting from 17 century. - Stone. In the cemetery at the monastery, noble boyars were buried, including from the genus Romanov. In the 90s, their tomb recovered.

Estate: Tsaritsyno, Kuskovo, Arkhangelsk, Ostankino

Tsaritsyno is a palace-park ensemble, in a pseudo-styled style, which was laid at the end of the 18th century. According to Catherine P. Over the creation of it, 2 famous architects were working: Bazhenov and Cossacks. Now here is the Museum-Reserve. Cousing - the former ownership of Sheremetev's graphs. To visit it, you need to go to the south of Moscow. There are several buildings 18 V, including the palace, where there are many elements of the interior of the former times and paintings of domestic and foreign masters.

Arkhangelskoe is also a palace-park ensemble. It's very nice here, so it's better to come in the morning - and for the whole day, so as not to hurry, inspect 3 Park: Italian, French and English. Pay attention to the palace itself, the temple-tomb of the Yusupovy, the temple of Mikhail-Archangel, erected back at 17 in and, the so-called tower of the old sorcerer.

Ostankino is a magnificent ensemble of 18 century. It is built according to the plan of Count Nikolai Sheremetyev. The palace became his summer residence, and the theater was the center of the ensemble. The famous architects worked on the creation of Ostankino, and the park was smashed and cared for him - famous gardeners. Here is the famous antique temple of the Life-Glush Trinity.

Museums

Tretyakov Gallery - The world famous museum was opened in the middle of 19 century. by the entrepreneur and the patrons of Pavel Tretyakov. At first, he began to collect a collection of paintings, and then handed it to Moscow. Today you can see the rarest icons, picturesque and sculptural works of great masters. The State Museum of Fine Arts named after Pushkin was opened in 1912. The works of foreign art masters are collected here, starting from ancient times to the present day. The complex includes about 3 dozen buildings and buildings, and its collection has about 700 thousand exhibits.

The historical museum is laid on the orders of the emperor at the end of 19 century. A special building was built on Red Square for him - an unprecedented case. By the beginning of the 2000s, after restoration, the museum gained his original appearance. Stores over 5 million exhibits telling about the history of our country from ancient times and before the beginning of the 20th century. The Museum of Cosmonautics was opened in 1981 in honor of the conquerors of space. Genuine documents, photos, film vehicles telling about the development of outer space, cosmonaut things are stored here. And also - works of art dedicated to this topic. In recent years, interactive exhibits have been added.

Zoo and planetarium

Excursions that we will talk about now will become, first of all, children, but will be interesting and adults. The Moscow Zoo was opened in 1864 and posted first on the Presnensky ponds, where Muscovites loved to walk. Initially in it settled about 300 animals. In the early 90s of the last century, the state of the zoo could be called an emergency.

After the reconstruction, it opened in 1997 - a year of the 850th anniversary of Moscow. Today it is a beautiful modern zoo, where animals are contained from all countries of the world. If you wish, you can become a guardian of one of them, what will be to show a special nameplate at the aviary. There are various educational programs on the territory of the zoo.

Planetarium - refers to the number of the largest in the world, and in our country the oldest. Built in 1929 was created to popularize knowledge. Here you can observe various space objects, listen to lectures, watch movies in the 4-D cinema, to visit museums, buy souvenirs and even taste the "food of cosmonauts". The big Moscow Circus is really the biggest circus in Europe. Here, more than 3 thousand inhabitants can fit simultaneously. Opened in the spring of 1971

Today there are several playpen - equestrian, water, ice and others that can quickly replace each other. In the arena of the Moscow Circus, more than 100 programs are presented, artists of all genres are in front of the viewer. Circus on color boulevard - the oldest circus of Moscow and the whole of Russia today is the name of the clown of Yuri Nikulina. For the first time, the audience entered him in the fall of 1880. At first there were only a few rows of chairs. Over time, the circus was completed, expanded. It was the famous domestic and foreign artists - Durov, Ceads, Ko and others. 15 years - until 1997 - Circus headed Yuri Nikulin.

big theater

The Big Theater in Moscow began to build at the end of the 18th century. He was erected three times, and all 3 times the building destroyed the fire. Only in 1856 the same theater was built, which we see today. The project belonged to the architect Albert Kavos, participation in the creation took and the famous Peter Klodt. During the Great Patriotic War, a bomb was pleased with the Bomb, fortunately, the building was not affected by irreparable damage. In the period 2005-2011 The theater was reconstruction.

He tried to give the appearance he had before the revolution. The best artists, both Russia and other countries of the world performed on the scene. In total, over 800 works were shown here. And now the 3rd century at the entrance to the large theater sounds the phrase: "Is there no extra ticket?"

Poklonnaya Mountain and Victory Park

Poklonnaya Mount once looked at the real mountain, rising to which Moscow could be glanced. Our ancestors did that, bowed from here "Belokamenny". Napoleon, who dreamed of conquering Russia, looked at the burning Moscow from the Poklonnaya Mountain. And from here, our troops went to the front during the Great Patriotic War. Today, when multi-storey houses have grown in the capital, there is no large review from the Poklonnaya Mountain. But hence the victory park is perfectly visible. The idea of \u200b\u200bcreating a park was born in 1958. Solificities of the whole country were made on its construction.

Each wanted to take material participation - in the end, millions gathered. The opening of the park was dedicated by the 50th victory. There are many symbolic buildings here. The height of the Victory Monument is 141.8 m. - For our people, the war was "1418 fiery days and nights". There is also a museum of the Great Patriotic War. And even erected - the Orthodox Church in honor of George Victorious - the Heavenly Patron of Warriors, Memorial: Mosque, Synagogue and Catholic Chapel. After all, people of different religions fought on the fronts and in the rear for victory. Park fountains in the dark time have red lights.

Gorky Park

Gorky Park was a favorite place of resting citizens back in the 30s of the last century. He reminded a peculiar "state in the state." In addition to attractions and other entertainment, there were own mail and savingskassa, the medical center and the police station. Today Gorky Park acquired a modern appearance. Of course, there is a cafe and snackry, there is a wooden flooring on the beach - by the way, the Internet is running in this area.

In the park you can rent a bike, free to learn yoga, dancing or fitness - instructors give lessons to everyone. And here it is nice to sit on the grass, take a walk along the paths ... The love of the capital of the capital to the park remained unchanged.

VDNH

VDNH is an exhibition of achievements of the national economy. Today is the largest complex that performs entertaining and informative functions. In the Soviet years, the exhibition was called upon to demonstrate the successes of socialism, although citizens came here soon to at least not to look at the abundance, which was in fact and in the messenger there was not.

During the years of restructuring - and followed the 90s - the exhibition turned into, in fact, into a huge market. Today the VDNH bloomed again, and thousands of people come here daily to visit shopping pavilions, to see the expositions, ride attractions, to visit literary events. The pride of the VDNH is a huge oceanarium, an interactive museum of astronautics, and in the winter and a rink.

"Worker and collective farmers"

Monument made by project V.I. Mukhina, represented the USSR at the exhibition of 1937, held in Paris. High raising tools of labor - sickle and hammer - the young man and the girl personified the power of the labor nation. Ten years later, the "worker and collective farm" became a symbol of Mosfilm film studio. In 2003-2009 Reconstruction was carried out. The monument was once again solemnly discovered on December 4, 2009. In the pedestal there is a museum dedicated to the history of sculpture and interesting facts, with it connected.

7 "Stalinist" height

At home, built in the period from 1935 to 1960. Call "Stalinkins". The most famous 7 heights in the capital were the most famous. The main building of Moscow State University was laid in 1949 its height with a spire of 240 m, in it 36 \u200b\u200bfloors. The height of the boilerish embankment has 26 floors, its height is almost 180 m. The building "Ukraine" Hotel is completed in 1957, the height is 206 m. The building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has entered into account in 1953 in it 27 floors, and his height is over 170m. The height of Kudrinskaya Square refers to 1954. If you consider the spire, the structure is above 150 m. The height of the red gate area has 24 floors, and the height of the Leningrad hotel is 136 m.

In order to enjoy the beauty of the capital, it is absolutely not necessary to pay money for this. You can try to bypass them all in the May holidays.

Streets, Square

Red Square

Each at least once in life should be in the heart of Moscow. You can not go to the paid, but stroll through the blocking, listen to the fight of the chimes and sit on a green lawn under the Kremlin wall (or ride a rink, if it comes to winter) it is necessary. In addition, hence the naked eye can be found on many other attractions: the Spasskaya Tower, the Cathedral of Basil Blessed, Monument to Minin and Pozharsky, the frontal place, Lenin's Mausoleum, Gum, Historical Museum.

Arbat

Perhaps the second largest place of Moscow. If the Red Square go to calm the conscience (it was in Moscow - it is necessary to see), then it's just for the soul. To walk along a fully pedestrian street along with a joyful crowd, see and listen to local talents, meet the Wrinkles Krishnaitov, get your own portrait in just a few minutes, buy souvenirs or cheap books, take pictures from the "Walls of Tsoi", go to one of the museums (from the house of Pushkin Until the recently opened "point G"), see the performance at the Vakhtangov Theater or just sit on one of the numerous summer veranda, and even snack in McDonalds.

China town

Another ancient city district. On his three streets (Nikolskaya, Ilyinka and Barbage), you can plunge into history with your head: the remnants of the Kittle Wall, the Chamber of the Boyar Romanov, the old English courtyard, the Gostiny courtyard, the Exchange, the Iversky Chapel, the Church of the Varvara Velomarters, the Epiphany Monastery and many, many other buildings - almost one after another.

Tverskaya street

If I want to look at the capital in all its glory, then you must certainly go through Tverskaya. On this street, what will not meet: it is just the concentration of all Moscow itself on some 1600 meters away. She goes along the center itself - from the Manezhnaya to the Triumphal Square. Each house has its own story: Hotel "National", Central Telegraph, Moscow City Hall, a monument to Yuri Dolgorukomuchu, the building of the printing house and the newspaper Izvestia, an Eliseev store and others.

Museums

Cultural Center "Bulgakov House"

Favorite place of all metropolitan creative brethren and simply romatic fantastically tuned young people, especially since it works every day until 23:00, and on Friday and Saturday - to the o'clock at night. Here you can find a permanent exhibition about the life and work of Mikhail Bulgakov, changing the exhibitions, the most real cat hippopotamus, the mailbox "Mail of Love" and the wall where you can leave your feedback, the impression, recognition. If you are lucky, you can get on one of the excursions organized by the cultural center, or just ride on the thematic tram.

Metro Museum

The People's Museum, which sheltered in the southern lobby of the Sports station. His work schedule is not very convenient, but if you still get out, then you can see the internal mechanisms of the metropolitan metro, the schedule of the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line, the photographs from the construction of the first tunnels, the metro scheme, the tokens of a variety of different years and a lot more including documentaries about the Moscow subway.

Museum "Lights of Moscow"

Perhaps the brightest museum of the city in the literal sense of the word. Open-air and in the vaulted premises of the ancient chambers you can see antique oil, kerosene and electric lights, lights with rays, lamps and lamps of various shapes and sizes, exterior lighting control panels, as well as many photos with the views of the capital.

Manor

Kolomna

In there is everything you need a citizen for summer holidays: romantic benches and sweet almonds - for couples in love, apple or beautiful river view - for creative natures, green lawns - for lovers to sunbathe, the ruins of the palace and several museums - for those Whoever cannot live without a "cultural program", the Temple of the Kazan Icon of God's Mother and the Church of Ascension - for those who are important to visit holy places.

Tsaritsyno

Another manor in which you can find entertainment for a whole day. It is not necessary to go to the palace: the entrance is paid, and there is nothing left there from the era of Catherine the second. It is much more interesting to explore all the buildings outside, stroll along the curly bridges, finding small buildings hidden in the park and architectural decorations, and at the end wece on a shop and admire the musical fountain.

Parks

Gorky Park

The most modern at the moment Moscow Park. In his new guise, he fell in love with everyone, regardless of generation and belonging to one or another subculture. Older people come here to posstalgate, youth is delighted with Soviet styling. Here you can sunbathe, work out yoga, run the marathon, play basketball, ride the catamaran, fly to the aeroturbation, learn the secrets of the observatory, visit one of the many exhibitions and finally go to fashionable cafe.

VDNH

Rate: 237.5 hectares of space suitable for walking. Here go to ride on the rollers and bikes, eat "those most donuts", watch a movie in a circular panorama, climb on the ferris wheel, take pictures on the background of fountains, visit the exhibition of butterflies (cats, rodents, reptiles - need to emphasize) and buy something The desired (or not very) in one of the pavilions.

Victory Park (Here Poklonnaya Mountain, Triumphal Arch)

Park that really likes boys. It would still be here and numerous devices for lovers of riding on skates and rollers, and the Museum of the Great Patriotic War, and even the most real tanks, for which you can completely calmly climb, without fear that someone will read on this notation. And the fountains, the water of which are so cool to splash, and several large ships and submarines, which can also be considered from the closest distance. However, girls will not be bored too: no wonder the alley of newlyweds passes here.

Patriarch's Ponds

A place that has brought down the largest amount of secrets, legends and mysteries. Those who dream of meeting their Margarita come here to reveal the secret of the death of Berlioz and look at Voland at least one eye. And here you can just sit at the very edge of the pond and feed the ducks with bread. Or take a walk around the sculptures dedicated to the works of Krylov and tell one of the Bassen (and that's it!) By heart.

Clean ponds

A little less mysterious, but no less popular territory in creative personalities. Here the poets are arranged here, street musicians play their music, representatives of various exotic subcultures are appointed.

Sparrow Hills

If the plans are the conquest of the girl, then certainly you need to go here. First climb on the observation platform, nourish sugar wool and diplomat on numerous newlyweds, then ride with the breeze on the funicular and hide in one of the cozy forest arbors.

Temples and churches

Church of Christ the Savior

Chief Moscow. Here you can come as a parishioner or go to see the museum - all this will be absolutely free. And also stroll through the Patriarch bridge, take a picture against the background of the huge Peter of the First and the Kremlin and watch how the newly-made spouses hang on the fence of the castles in the form of hearts, which spil the same night. Be sure to look into the souvenir shop with gingerbread: if you do not eat, then at least you can simply be at all impunity.

Novodevichi and Danilov monasteries

The two largest monastic complexes in Russia (the first - female, second - male) and cemeteries, on which a large number of famous people in Russia were buried. Such a walk is suitable for those who are configured quite seriously.

The shops

GUM.

Grand in the center of Moscow. And even now here only modern shops and boutiques are collected here, it is worth come here to look at the architectural idea of \u200b\u200bthree masters: Pomerantes, Shukhov and Lolet. Pseudorussian style, decorative elements in the style of Russian patterns, three longitudinal glass passages ... And here at the top sell inexpensive and tasty ice cream.

Eliseevsky

The most luxurious store of the pre-revolutionary era. And at least for several years in a row here is one of the branches of the Unich Sails supermarket, the local situation and the atmosphere allow for a short time to feel like a nobleman of the XX century.

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Next to the new building of the Russian Academy of Sciences there is a small observation deck, which not everyone knows about. From here, the same beautiful views are opened as with sparrow mountains, and even better: more than the buildings of the historic center, the embankments of the Moscow River and the river itself. The sites are at half an hour walk from each other, so you can admire the sights from different angles, compare and, of course, picked up.

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In this place the time freezes: the hurry and the bustle of the big city remained behind the bamboo gate, and the symbolic for the Japanese culture of pagodas, pavilions and bridges are set up on a contemplative way. The garden designed the Japanese landscape architect, and he became the gift of Japan to the Soviet Union. The park is good at any time, but is especially beautiful at the time of the flowering of Sakura, in early May: there are only about 250 trees here, from which 40 is blooming. The cherry fights quickly, so it is worth caring for a day and join the Japanese culture.

 ul. Botanic, d.4

Home architect K. Melnikova

Melnikov's house is widely known abroad as one of the brightest samples of the Soviet avant-garde, but in Moscow itself, oddly enough, they know little about him. Design, inspired by a futuristic theme, makes a building look like a spacecraft. Inside the house is no less interesting than outside: the space is organized as diverse that the architect even offered a premium to the one who would understand how many floors in the building. Now the Melnikov Museum is open here, visiting is possible only with a guided tour and by appointment.

 Krivarbatsky per., D. 10

Evening jazz jazzlike evening 6+

Mandatory item of the program - at least once visited a jazz concert. But not on where everyone is sitting with an important view, and on a lively and bright show, when the musicians make improvisations and tell interesting stories about Jazz. Such concerts take place in the "good republic" every Friday and Saturday. Fatigue after the working week removes once or twice.

Street Prechistenka

Prechistenka is one of the oldest Moscow streets, which for a luxurious and scenic view is compared with the Parisian district of Saint-Germain. Perhaps no one street of Moscow can boast of such a number of luxury mansions and profitable houses as Prechistenka. In addition, the place has a solid connection with the literature - in the house of 24 Bulgakov settled Professor Preobrazhensky, and many writers mentioned the street in their works.

 ul. Prechistenka.

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In the main planetarium of Russia, you can see large-scale and fascinating space paintings, without leaving the planet Earth. In different halls, visitors will find answers to fundamental questions: how did the universe arose and we have been lonely in it, as life originated and why stars fall. Here you can also participate in unusual scientific experiments, touch the fragments of meteorites and, of course, to watch the telescope behind the heavenly luminais.

 ul. Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya, d. 5, p. One

Manor "High Mountains"
Manor of the Chains, which fell into Soviet films

It is difficult to believe that in the very center of Moscow there is a corner, where in the silence of the old park, lonely arbors, classic sculptures and a romantic grotto are hidden. A beautiful mansion with columns is forcing and moving at all in the XIX century - in the estate "High Mountains" Miraculously survived everything that is customary to the Bark Life. If "Mosfilm" was required to create an atmosphere of the past, then the shooting was carried out here. In the "High Mountains" filmed the "Pokrovsky Gate", "Interdevechka", "Guest from the Future" and other Russians who were loved by Russians.

 ul. Earthy shaft, 53

Museum of Man, "Living systems" 0+

"Living Systems" is an unusual educational and entertainment project for the whole family. Here you can learn about how it works and how the human body functions, see how the skeleton rides on the bike and turn into a turtle or spider man. With all the exhibits, you can interact with all the exhibits: touch, jump, scream, throw the balls and even lie on the nails.

 ul. Butyrskaya, d. 46/2

Museum Park 0+

"Museum" is the largest museum of the open-air sculpture in the country, it seems here, seems to be all the variety of genres and directions of art of the XX and XXI centuries. In addition, this is also a real cultural and educational polygon: musicians and theatrical troupe perform on street sites, the School pavilion is lectured by lectures of arts, and photo exhibitions are regularly satisfied in the park itself. Another landmark of Museum is an oriental garden.

 ul. Crimean shaft, ll. 2.

Few who had to be on the airport's light field not as a passenger. Meanwhile, this opportunity to survive a unique and amazing feeling, when to file the aircraft to the aircraft and they take off right above their heads. From time to time Sheremetyevo Airport suits Spotting-excursions, but you can come there and yourself. To do this, it is not even necessary to learn the schedule and to add time - the flight is active, it will work out to look at a lot and if you wish to fall out.

 Moscow region, Khimki

Not far from the metro station "Babushkinskaya" spread out a real graffiti town: 12 houses between Emerald Street and Amber Travel are covered with bright colorful paintings made with the permission of the administration. In 2007, Russian and foreign artists participated in the project "Coloring Moscow!" and turned gray typical houses in objects of modern art. Graffiti is really performed at a high level, even the windows of some buildings fit organically into the overall pattern.

 ul. Emerald

Manor "Narrow"

The inner decoration of the Lord's house estate "Narrow" is amazed by magnificence: here are objects of art of the XVII-XX centuries, antique furniture, elements of the interior of different eras. Such an exposition would have done the honor of any Moscow museum. It seems that time stopped and here everything is the same as many, many years ago, but it is not quite so. Now life boils, there is a sanatorium of the Russian Academy of Sciences, so it will not work freely in the estate. You can depict a potential client and come to learn about prices, nutrition and procedures.

 ul. Trade union, d. 123a, 123b

The main attractions of Moscow - the Kremlin and the Red Square, Street Tverskaya and Arbat, the Big Theater, Gum, the Church of Christ the Savior are located in the city center and are very popular with tourists.

What to see first?

List of attractions

1. Red Square, Cathedral of Basil Blessed, Human Buildings and Historical Museum
2. Street Tverskaya I.
3. Church of Christ the Savior
4. Monasteries:,
5. Manor:, Ostankino
6. Museums: Tretyakov Gallery,
7. , Planetarium, large Moscow circus, circus on color boulevard
8. big theater
9. Poklonnaya Mountain and Victory Park, VDNH and Monument "Worker and collective farmer"
10. Stalinist Hightings: Main Building of Moscow State University, Midth Building, House on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment, Hotel "Ukraine", Hotel "Leningradskaya"
11. Observation platform on Sparrow Mountains, Ostankinskaya Tower
12. Moscow Metro: Stations Mayakovskaya, Kiev-Radial, Kiev-Ring, Revolution Square, Novoslobodskaya, Arbatskaya.

If you are for the first time in Moscow - be sure to visit the Kremlin, look at the Cathedral Square, Ivan Great Bell Tower, Tsar-Punch and King Bell, the Big Kremlin Palace. All the main relics of the country: Momomacha hat, Diamond Crown Catherine The second, a huge diamond of "Orlov", the largest gold nugget in the world weighing 36 kg - in the Kremlin, they can be seen in the Armory Chamber and Diamond Fund.

Moscow Kremlin:

Red Square ensemble make up the most beautiful Cathedral of Vasily blissful, vintage buildings of the hum and the historical museum, they are located near the Kremlin walls.

The most famous Moscow streets are Tverskaya and Old Arbat. On Tverskaya, the building of the city hall, a monument to the founder of the city - Yuri Dolgorukomuchu, a monument to Pushkin in Pushkin Square, Eliseevsky Deli-Site No. 14, head post office and many tremendous shops and restaurants. Arbat is a pedestrian landmark street, laid out by a paving, a symbol of old Moscow.

Monument to Yuri Dolgorukha on Tverskaya Street:

In the capital is the chief cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church - the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. The largest church of Russia was erected in honor of the victory over Napoleon, blown up in the days of Stalin and recently restored again.

Church of Christ the Savior:

Look at the monasteries - Novodevichi, Don, Novospassky.

The Novodevichy Monastery is the most elegant of them, built in the style of Moscow Baroque. Over the course of several centuries, there were tested by the Officials of Tsarist, Boyari, Grand-Magnish families. It was sharpened after the Streetsky Bunt Tsarevna Sophia. Another famous nun is the first wife of Peter the First Evdokia Lopukhin.

Novodevichy Monastery:

Many noblers and royal residences remained in the capital. The most beautiful of them is the estate of Kuskovo, Arkhangelsk, Ostankino.

In the estate of Tsaritsyno, except for the palace ensemble built in the style of Russian Gothic, you can admire the one more attraction of Moscow - a dancing and singing light-music fountain, stroll through an extensive antique park.

In the Museum-Reserve Kolomenskoye, the former Tsarist Votchin, is one of the pearls of the city - the White Church of the Ascension of the Lord, guarded by UNESCO.

Church of Ascension in the estate Kolomenskoye:

Main Art Museums of Moscow - the famous Tretyakov Gallery and the Museum of Fine Arts. A.S. Pushkin.

It is worth visiting the Museum of Cosmonautics, Historic, Darwinovsky, Paleontological Museums.

State Historical Museum:

Children will be interested in going to the Moscow Zoo or Planetarium, a large Moscow Circus or a circus on color boulevard.

The Big Theater is one of the best opera and ballet theaters in the world. The building is renovated, lovers of classical music can visit performances.

The historic auditorium of the Bolshoi Theater:

A few more Moscow sights: Park Charger, Poklonnaya Mountain and Victory Park, VDNH and Monument « Worker and collective farmers » , Gorky Park, in which the most popular rink is poured in winter.

Pavilion №1 at VDNH:

Look at Stalin's highlights - the Midth Building, the house on the Kotelnicheskaya Embankment, the hotel "Ukraine", the main building of Moscow State University - the largest and old University of Russia.

High-rise MFA building:

Near the MSU there is an observation deck on the sparrow mountains , with which in good weather, as on the palm, can be seen around the entire district. You can also see the city from the Ostankino Tower - the highest structure is not only Moscow, but also in Europe. Its height together with the spire - 540 meters.

The Moscow Metro can also be attributed to the most interesting attractions. The most beautiful stations - Mayakovskaya, Kiev-Radial, Kiev-ring, Revolution Square, Novoslobodskaya, Arbatskaya.

Attractions of Moscow on the map.

Moscow Multibine and Grandinal, every time she turns to a traveler with thousands of non-similar to each other. Here, the colorful domes of Orthodox churches are adjacent to monumental heights in the style of Stalin Ampire. The rich estates of the aristocratic childbirth of the Russian Empire stand next to the fashionable restaurants and clubs, the spiers of the glass highlights of the business districts sparkle against the background of the picturesque Kutuzovsky Avenue.

In Moscow, a huge number of cultural facilities - more than 400 museums, about a thousand monuments, 130 theaters and dozens of concert halls. Most of the social lives of the country from the prime minister to international exhibitions occur in the capital. You need to come to Moscow for a long time to imbued with the spirit and energy of this dynamic city.

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What to see and where to go in Moscow?

The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a brief description.

The most recognizable and visited places in the Russian capital. The Red Tower of the Kremlin, crowned with stars - this is a well-established brand, symbol of Moscow. Since the XII century, the Kremlin served as a defensive structure, during the centuries he was repeatedly burned and rebuilt. Red Square more than once became the place of important state events. On it passed folk assembly, fairs, parades, various cultural events.

The cathedral was laid on the orders of Ivan the Terrible as a gratitude to the Lord for the help when taking Kazan. Initially, the building had golden dome and walls of red and white. After a fire in the XVIII century, the temple was rooted in bright colors and now he rises above the Red Square as a multi-colored gingerbread. The name was given in honor of the blessed blessing yurodivily, who gathered a part of the money for the construction of the temple and handed them to Ivan Grozny.

The business quarter of the capital, consisting of modern futuristic design skyscrapers. The project is unique both for Russia and for all Eastern Europe. The highest tower of the "Federation complex" reaches a height of 235 meters, other structures are also assigned their own names. Moscow-City was called "Moscow Manhattan", the quarter was conceived as a Russian analogue of London and New York business districts.

The Cathedral of Moscow, where he holds the worship of the patriarch. The temple was built in honor of the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812 on the Project of Constantine Tone, the work lasted more than forty years. During the time of the USSR, the building was blown up, and in his place the Palace of Soviets appeared, and later - the "Moscow" pool. The cathedral was rebuilt in 1994-1997. And now has the maximum external similarity with the original.

The oldest female monastery of the capital. According to legend, it stands in place, where during the rule of the Golden Horde, girls were selected for sending to slavery. The abode was founded in 1524 Vasily III. Subsequently, he was tested in the monastery, many royal people, as well as girls from prince and boyars families. Many fell here not in their will. In the architectural plan, the monastery is a real fortress with powerful walls.

Church of the XVI century on the bank of the Moscow River in the park complex in Kolomensky. Presumably, the building of the building took part Italian architect Petrk Small. The church is one of the first samples of stone tantle temples in Russia. The construction is built in the form of a plane cross with a 62-meter bell tower. The architecture of the temple is considered unique.

The main Catholic Cathedral of Moscow, built in a neo-neothic style for the funds of the Polish community. The main buildings were built at the beginning of the 20th century on the project F. O. Bogdanovich-Najazki. The Cathedral is a typical sample of the architecture of Catholic churches - the string arches, the directed winding towers, color stained glass windows. In the temple there are constantly concerts of organ music and other cultural events.

The palace and park ensemble, occupying the area more than 100 hectares, is located in the south of the capital. All buildings are created in the XVIII century in the architectural style "Pseudochika" or "Russian Gothic". Previously, the ensemble performed the functions of the royal residence. Nowadays, exhibitions, museums, concert halls, orangene are posted on the territory of the park. Thanks to the beautiful landscape, the ensemble of Tsaritsyno became a popular place for wedding photo shoots.

The wooden palace in the park Kolomenskoye, who belonged to Alexey Mikhailovich's king. For visitors opened in 2010. The building was laid in the XVII century, his appearance was conceived so as to emphasize the power of the Russian state and the greatness of the king. Interior decoration was distinguished by puff and luxury. In Catherine II, the palace was disassembled, but its detailed drawings were previously made. In these drawings, the complex was completely restored later.

The sight of the new time in the spirit of Russian architecture of the XVII century, the stylized residence of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. The ensemble was built on old sketches and drawings. The Kremlin appeared in 2007 near the Parisanskaya metro station. In the territory there are crafts, museums, restaurants, church. The Kremlin was created by the project A. F. Ushakov as an attraction for attracting tourists.

The XVIII century mansion, which belonged to the Graphic surname Sheremetyev. The magnificent manor, surrounded by a landscaped park, was used for lush techniques, balls, festivities and theatrical representations. The museum in the complex is set up one of the world's largest collections in the world. In Kuskovo, exhibitions, concerts, walking in old Russian traditions are constantly being held.

Architectural monument of the XVII century in the Tagansky district of the capital. Since 1991, it serves as the patriarchal compound. Here is the Department of Youth Affairs of the Russian Orthodox Church. The history of the place began in the XIII century. At first there was a monastery, and then the residence of higher spiritual persons. The Krutitsky Foreway is a place where Moscow looks like Moscow in the past century.

The main opera scene of the country and one of the best theaters of the world. The theater was built in 1825, but in 1853 the building burned down. Three years later, they rebuilt a lot. Large-scale reconstructions were carried out in 1886-1893., In 1958 and in 2005-2011. The monumental theater building is decorated with massive columns, the inner decoration is striking luxury. Crystal chandelier in the main auditorium is deserved separate attention.

Art Museum with a rich collection, founded by the Three-person coupe. In 1861, in his testament, Pavel Tretyakov handed over the family gallery in the city and determined the money on its content. In 1893, the museum officially opened to visit. The Tretyakov Gallery is the largest (more than 180 thousand exhibits) Meeting of Russian painting, engravings, icon paintings.

Located on Red Square and is one of the main metropolitan museums. In countless halls, collections are exhibited covering all the epochs in Russian history from ancient times until the 20th century. Also presented extensive expositions relating to the history of other states. The museum arose by the decree of Alexander II in 1872. In 1990, the building was entered into the UNESCO Heritage List with Red Square.

The circus was built in 1880 for the money of the merchant Danilov. From the opening itself, the administration tried to invite only the best teams and attract more visitors to the ideas. In 1996, in honor of the 75th artist Y. Nikulina, the circus was assigned the name "Nikulin's Moscow Circus on Color Boulevard". The auditorium is designed for 2000 people, modern equipment is used during presentations.

The museum gallery was opened in 1913, the basis of the collection was the exhibits from the Collection of the Cabinet of Fine Arts and the Antiquities of Moscow University. Later, the original samples of the culture of ancient Egypt were acquired. During the XX century, the museum developed and expanded, now it contains about 700 exhibits. In the halls constantly pass different exhibitions of the authors known to the whole world.

The Cold War Museum, located at a depth of 65 meters under the ground. The bunker was built in the middle of the 20th century, he wondered how completely autonomous shelter in case of a sudden nuclear strike. There was a stock of water and food for a long time. The entrance to the museum is a semi-trial door, behind which the long staircase begins. Visitors can explore the situation of the bunker halls during an excursion and watch a film about the Cold War.

Park complex with memorials dedicated to the victory in Bords of 1941-1945. Before starting in construction in 1987, the hill on a fanish mountain was partially broken. Officially, the park opened in 1995. The central monument is Obelisk, crowned with the statue of the goddess Nicky, 141.8 meters in height. In 2009-2010 Here the eternal flame was buried, transferred for the period of reconstruction from the Alexander Garden.

Vorobyev Mountains are considered the main observation platform of Moscow, offering views of the Valley of the Moscow River, Luzhniki, Stalin's highlights and skyscrapers Moscow-City. Nearby is the MSU building. Park zone Sparrow Mountains - a great place for walking, cycling and rollers, jogs. Near the viewing platform, Moscow bikers are going for many years.

Greater park area in the northeast of the capital with numerous exhibition pavilions, well-groomed alleys, fountains, cafes, concert venues. VDNH is one of the most popular places for resting citizens on the weekend. Here you can visit the oceanarium, historical pavilion, innovative exhibitions, farm markets, theater, and even "port" with a swimming pool and the beach. There are a lot of cyclists, roller and other athletes at the VDNH.

Television tower, another important symbol of the capital. The tower provides television throughout Russia, there are television studios and offices of the main channels. In height, the construction reaches 540 meters. The Ostankino Tower was built in the period 1963-1967, in those days it was considered the highest building in Europe. For visitors there are special excursions to the tower with a visiting area.

Arched gate on Kutuzovsky Avenue, erected in honor of the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812. The construction was built on the project of the Bove architect in 1829-1834, later in 1936 the Arch was dismantled. The reconstructed gate again appeared on the avenue only 1968. The inscription on the upper part of the old structure glorified Acts of Alexander I in Russian and in Latin, a new inscription perpetuated the feat of Russian warriors in 1812.

Seven high-rise houses built in the style of a pompous "Stalin Ampire" in the middle of the 20th century. These unique structures on the idea of \u200b\u200bthe leader had to symbolize the power and greatness of Moscow and the entire USSR. The buildings are located University of Moscow State University, Foreign Ministry, hotels, residential apartments. In Soviet times, housing in these elite houses was distributed only to major scientists and statesmen.

Located on Red Square and is one of its main attractions. The history of the building began in the XIX century from the opening of trading rows. During the 20th century, GUM gradually becomes the main and most believed store of the country - all traveling seek to get into it to acquire scarce products. Nowadays, GUM is the territory of expensive boutiques, historical shops and copyright shows.

The famous walking boulevard of the capital, where surrounded by charming Moscow mansions of previous centuries are street artists and paint portraits of artists. A large number of souvenir shops, restaurants and small interesting museums are concentrated on Arbat. Street is included in the mandatory visiting program for foreign tourists, so here they can be seen in a considerable amount.

Small park in the city center, a popular place for walking with locals. The garden is based by the entrepreneur and the patron of J. Shchukin at the end of the XIX century. The last serious reconstruction was produced in the late 90s. XX century. On the park there are three theaters and an open stage for summer concerts. In the warm season, festivals and a variety of events that attract many visitors are often held here.

Large art area located on the Crimean Embankment. The art zone includes open-air exhibitions, landscaped gardens, fountains, modern art objects and numerous pedestrian walkways. The Crimean Embankment itself is a picturesque pedestrian zone on the banks of the Moscow River, a cozy and romantic place, quickly conquered popularity among tourists and Muscovites themselves.

Numerous art workshops, galleries, designer studios, exhibition halls that occupy the former building of the Red October confectionery factory. This is a kind of bohemian center of the capital, where events are constantly occurring with the participation of the trendy public and famous persons. The Red Brick factory itself is a classic example of industrial architecture of the beginning of the 20th century.

The park is located on the embankment of the Moscow River. In recent years, the place has been transformed and became the point of attraction of an advanced public. There are constantly organized events devoted to the protection of ecology, vegetarian festivals, skateboarders competitions and other events. The park is often becoming a venue for large-scale urban holidays, in the winter for several years on the territory there is a skating rink.