Was founded in 1555 to commemorate the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. They say that the architect was blinded, so he couldn't create another masterpiece like this one.
Besides the great view it's a meeting point for motorcycle clubs and street racers. There's a walkway down to the Moskva River only a few hundred meters away to the right.
Welcome to Domodedovo, largest airport in Russia. Find out places to eat or buy local sim-card in our airport guide: http://weheart.moscow/dme/
Constructed in 1956 as a Soviet army command centre and nuclear bomb shelter, the location of this top-secret bunker was only revealed in 2006 when it became a museum. Book tickets in advance via web.
Tiny american diner with huge american burgers. One of those hidden places you never visit by just walking nearby.
Perhaps the cosiest park in the city centre. This oldest botanical garden was created in 1706 according to decree of Peter I and was used for cultivation of medicinal herbs.
Opened in 1953, this place shows us how every grocery store in Moscow might have looked like today if the Soviet Union still existed.
Some say it's overpriced. Others believe it's the best coffee-shop chain in town. At Coffeemania they make excellent coffee and regularly win awards at barista international championships.
Sunset is a perfect time to take in the great views of the Kremlin, GUM and Saint Basil's Cathedral, as the last rays of the sun cast reflections over this legendary area.
Through the years Vogue Café has managed to maintain its reputation of one of the most chic places in the city. Gastronomic happiness, brightness of living, and inevitable of meeting anyone.
The Fresh concept of vegetarian cuisine is more than just natural, farm-fresh produce. They don't use butter, dairy, eggs, honey or any animal products in their food.
Tourists come to the cathedral for its impressive architecture and design, as well as for it's equally impressive (and strange) history. There's a nice pedestrian bridge at the back of the building.
Opened in 1999, the restaurant is situated in a building that was renovated to look exactly like a Russian aristocrat's home circa 1825. Rated 5 of 5 at TripAdvisor.
After a major reconstruction in 2011, Gorky Park became the most popular place to go for a stroll in Moscow. There's a plethora of cafes, restaurants and activities. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Ostozhenka always listed in top 10 most expensive streets in the world. Gorgeous Art Nouveau buildings show how Moscow would've looked like if the Soviet Era never started in Russia.
MAMM's current position as one of the city’s most respected and popular art spaces is the result of years of careful operation and ambitious, long-running and perfectly balanced exhibitions.
Surrounded by modern restaurants like Uilliam's, «I Love Cake» and Pavilion, Patriarch Ponds area is also one of the main settings of Mikhail Bulgakov's novel The Master and Margarita.
It's a captivating two-hour cruise on the Moskva River aboard a modern 50-metre yacht. Two promenade decks offer panoramic visibility of Moscow and large restaurant and bar available on board.
кататься на лонгбордах, скейтах, роликах и на прочей атрибутике - здесь самое то)
The tip of Vasilievsky island is decorated with pretty floral arrangements and a great view towards Peter-Paul Fortress and the Neva embankment.
Smolniy used to be a monastery, but now it houses many faculties of the State University. You can still visit the cathedral and go up to see a view accross the city.
The botanical garden is nice to walk around on a hot summer day. Next to it is a graveyard with many famous Russians from earlier centuries.
My favourite of the palace areas outside of the city. The palace is slightly less glittery than Peterhof, and the gardens are huge and beautiful.
Worst airport ever - no service, impolite staff, awful cafes.
The cathedral is right in the centre and has free entrance, so there is no reason to skip a visit. You'll see some orthodox traditions, as people come here to light candles and pray to the icons.
James Bond drives past St Isaac's Cathedral in a T-80BV (T-55) tank chasing Gen Ourumov in Goldeneye (1995). The tank used rubber tracks from a British Chieftain to protect the Russian streets. Leer más.
http://eng.cathedral.ru/ - official site of 4th cathedrals.(St Isaac's Cathedral, Savior on the Spilled Blood, Smolny and St Sampson's Cathedral ) No online tickets. 250 Rub-day, 350rub-night time.
Famous for its fountains, parks and the overly golden palace, the tsar's summer residence is best to visit at summer, when the fountains are working and you can walk around in the park.
A gem of Russian Art, the State Tretyakov Gallery hosts a collection of famous Russian icons and masterpieces by world known Russian artists Repin, Vrubel, Kandinsky, Malevich and others.
The oldest railway station in Moscow and a twin of the Moskovsky railway station in St.Petersburg.
You can walk around the fortress or visit some of the many small museums there, such as the cosmonaut museum or the bastion prison. Surprisingly, there are actually people still living on the island.
This is one of the most impressive churches I have ever seen!!! Absolutely amazing!
Moscow is a wonder where you can start to discover Russia. Just be possitive in thinking and you'll be able to take up the energy of the city
Very beautiful hotel grounds, where Is located a few others. Here's my favorite Torro Grill, which is also located on the Lesnaya st. as a very beautiful area. Perfect!
Good wiener schnitzel. Good beer. Free wifi. Average prices according to the moscow standards. Service is good. Very good interier design
President Obama participated in his 7th G-20 and consulted with Leaders of the world’s largest economies on their shared interest in growth, job creation and financial stability. Leer más.
it is the same bridge in Paris (Pont des Arts), but with the charm of Russia! Love it ))) Merci @Marina / Спасибо марина )))
In my view, the most beautiful subway stations in Moscow. Absolutely gorgeous.
Lenin is still there - believe it or not. A bit scary yet worth visiting... however this experience is not for everyone.
One of the fanciest department stores in Moscow. Located right on the Red Square. Check out Gastronom N1 - grocery store with a great variety of Russian foods. It's on the ground floor
The best classical ballet ever! Somebody has said that in Mariinsky even the dancers fingertips are strictly controlled.
Ну и где обещанные синхронные субтитры к итальянским операм?Техническая сторона пока страдает!
Nice restaurant in Galeria near Moskovskiy train station. Oriental and caucasian cuisine mostly. Fresh juices are great!
Most needed phrase here: "njet spassibo" ('no thanks'). Learn that and you'll get around quite easy...
The whole historic center of Saint-Petersburg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with some of suburbs
The beach of Peter and Paul Fortress serves at summers as a place for sunbathing, sand sculptures and movie festival.
Check out Peter. Word on the street is he is really Great. Like Frosted Flakes.
Everything from eclairs to macarons to caviars to choc-iars to Beluga vodkas are available here. Heaven for foodies alike. Highly recommended.
See the collection of ~8 human scale brass models of monuments from around St Petersburg.
Fifth stop of your Perfect Day: as the Kremlin Clock’s bell tolling, head to Alexander Garden to catch the ceremonial changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Leer más.
Love the food hall at Стокманн / Stockmann, great range of freshly baked pastries, salad and hot food and also a large selection of everyday grocery items.
The Monument to Nicholas I is aligned with the statue of the Bronze Horseman, and are almost an identical distance from Saint Isaac's Cathedral [photo: 1900].
