What to see in Moscow Red Square, the Kremlin, Saint Basil's Cathedral... Discover the most important monuments, churches, parks and palaces in Moscow: what, where, when and how to visit them! Top 10 Show all Kremlin The Kremlin - a historical fortified citadel - is at the heart of Moscow and is one of Russia's most emblematic sights. Red Square Known for its striking buildings - as large as they are elegant - Red Square is the heart and soul not just of Moscow but of Russia as a whole. Pushkin Museum Moscow's Pushkin State Museum of Fine Art is one of the most important in Russia. Its huge collection ranges from paintings to archaeological objects. Saint Basil's Cathedral St Basil's Cathedral is the symbol of Moscow. Its iconic brightly coloured, exquisitely carved architecture is the stuff of fairytales. Tretyakov Gallery Founded by a Muscovite merchant in the mid 19th century, the State Tretyakov Gallery is one of the largest collections of Russian fine art in the world. Kazan Cathedral A small but perfectly formed Orthodox church on Red Square, Kazan Cathedral radiates charm from its fairytale architecture. All-Russia Exhibition Centre Built in 1939, the All-Russia Exhibition Centre, or VDNKh, is a leisure park designed to showcase the socialist economy and lifestyle. Museum of Cosmonautics Moscow's Cosmonautics Museum is dedicated to showcasing the important role Russia played in the space race during the 20th century. Cathedral of Christ the Saviour The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow is a majestic Orthodox church with a legendary history full of stories. GUM Galleries Located in the mythical Red Square, the GUM department store is the most important shopping centre in Moscow and throughout Russia. Monuments and tourist attractions Show all Kremlin The Kremlin - a historical fortified citadel - is at the heart of Moscow and is one of Russia's most emblematic sights. Red Square Known for its striking buildings - as large as they are elegant - Red Square is the heart and soul not just of Moscow but of Russia as a whole. Saint Basil's Cathedral St Basil's Cathedral is the symbol of Moscow. Its iconic brightly coloured, exquisitely carved architecture is the stuff of fairytales. Bolshoi Theatre Built in 1825, the mythical Bolshoi Theatre is Russia's best-known ballet and opera house and one of the most important in the world. Kazan Cathedral A small but perfectly formed Orthodox church on Red Square, Kazan Cathedral radiates charm from its fairytale architecture. Novodevichy Convent Founded in 1524, the Novodevichy Convent remains a functioning monastery. In the past, it housed many women of the Russian nobility. Ostankino Tower Moscow's Ostankino Tower is a TV and radio tower with an observation deck that for years was the tallest building in the world. All-Russia Exhibition Centre Built in 1939, the All-Russia Exhibition Centre, or VDNKh, is a leisure park designed to showcase the socialist economy and lifestyle. Cathedral of Christ the Saviour The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow is a majestic Orthodox church with a legendary history full of stories. Bunker 42 Built as a command post for the Soviet Union's nuclear forces, Bunker 42 displays one of the USSR's best-kept secrets. GUM Galleries Located in the mythical Red Square, the GUM department store is the most important shopping centre in Moscow and throughout Russia. Lenin's Mausoleum Built during the Soviet era, Lenin's Mausoleum is a monument located in Red Square showing Lenin's embalmed body. Spasskaya Tower Spasskaya Tower is the tallest and most striking tower in the Kremlin in Moscow. Its enormous clock marks the official time of the city. Peter the Great Statue Loved by some and hated by others, the statue of Peter the Great is one of Moscow's most controversial monuments and one of the world's tallest statues. Tverskaya Street Lively throughout the day and night, Tverskaya Street is Moscow's most emblematic avenue and one of the city's most popular shopping areas. Victory Park Created as an important outdoor monument, Moscow's Victory Park pays tribute to the triumph of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War. Museums Show all Pushkin Museum Moscow's Pushkin State Museum of Fine Art is one of the most important in Russia. Its huge collection ranges from paintings to archaeological objects. Tretyakov Gallery Founded by a Muscovite merchant in the mid 19th century, the State Tretyakov Gallery is one of the largest collections of Russian fine art in the world. Museum of Cosmonautics Moscow's Cosmonautics Museum is dedicated to showcasing the important role Russia played in the space race during the 20th century. State Historical Museum Housed in one of the main buildings on Red Square, the State Historical Museum in Moscow was opened in 1872 to showcase Russian history. Kremlin Armoury The Kremlin Armoury is one of the oldest museums in Moscow, home to priceless treasures, weapons and armours from Russian history. Museum of the Great Patriotic War The Museum of the Great Patriotic War, located in Victory Park, is a history museum showcasing Russia's participation in World War II.
Kremlin The Kremlin - a historical fortified citadel - is at the heart of Moscow and is one of Russia's most emblematic sights.
Red Square Known for its striking buildings - as large as they are elegant - Red Square is the heart and soul not just of Moscow but of Russia as a whole.
Pushkin Museum Moscow's Pushkin State Museum of Fine Art is one of the most important in Russia. Its huge collection ranges from paintings to archaeological objects.
Saint Basil's Cathedral St Basil's Cathedral is the symbol of Moscow. Its iconic brightly coloured, exquisitely carved architecture is the stuff of fairytales.
Tretyakov Gallery Founded by a Muscovite merchant in the mid 19th century, the State Tretyakov Gallery is one of the largest collections of Russian fine art in the world.
Kazan Cathedral A small but perfectly formed Orthodox church on Red Square, Kazan Cathedral radiates charm from its fairytale architecture.
All-Russia Exhibition Centre Built in 1939, the All-Russia Exhibition Centre, or VDNKh, is a leisure park designed to showcase the socialist economy and lifestyle.
Museum of Cosmonautics Moscow's Cosmonautics Museum is dedicated to showcasing the important role Russia played in the space race during the 20th century.
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow is a majestic Orthodox church with a legendary history full of stories.
GUM Galleries Located in the mythical Red Square, the GUM department store is the most important shopping centre in Moscow and throughout Russia.
Kremlin The Kremlin - a historical fortified citadel - is at the heart of Moscow and is one of Russia's most emblematic sights.
Red Square Known for its striking buildings - as large as they are elegant - Red Square is the heart and soul not just of Moscow but of Russia as a whole.
Saint Basil's Cathedral St Basil's Cathedral is the symbol of Moscow. Its iconic brightly coloured, exquisitely carved architecture is the stuff of fairytales.
Bolshoi Theatre Built in 1825, the mythical Bolshoi Theatre is Russia's best-known ballet and opera house and one of the most important in the world.
Kazan Cathedral A small but perfectly formed Orthodox church on Red Square, Kazan Cathedral radiates charm from its fairytale architecture.
Novodevichy Convent Founded in 1524, the Novodevichy Convent remains a functioning monastery. In the past, it housed many women of the Russian nobility.
Ostankino Tower Moscow's Ostankino Tower is a TV and radio tower with an observation deck that for years was the tallest building in the world.
All-Russia Exhibition Centre Built in 1939, the All-Russia Exhibition Centre, or VDNKh, is a leisure park designed to showcase the socialist economy and lifestyle.
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow is a majestic Orthodox church with a legendary history full of stories.
Bunker 42 Built as a command post for the Soviet Union's nuclear forces, Bunker 42 displays one of the USSR's best-kept secrets.
GUM Galleries Located in the mythical Red Square, the GUM department store is the most important shopping centre in Moscow and throughout Russia.
Lenin's Mausoleum Built during the Soviet era, Lenin's Mausoleum is a monument located in Red Square showing Lenin's embalmed body.
Spasskaya Tower Spasskaya Tower is the tallest and most striking tower in the Kremlin in Moscow. Its enormous clock marks the official time of the city.
Peter the Great Statue Loved by some and hated by others, the statue of Peter the Great is one of Moscow's most controversial monuments and one of the world's tallest statues.
Tverskaya Street Lively throughout the day and night, Tverskaya Street is Moscow's most emblematic avenue and one of the city's most popular shopping areas.
Victory Park Created as an important outdoor monument, Moscow's Victory Park pays tribute to the triumph of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War.
Pushkin Museum Moscow's Pushkin State Museum of Fine Art is one of the most important in Russia. Its huge collection ranges from paintings to archaeological objects.
Tretyakov Gallery Founded by a Muscovite merchant in the mid 19th century, the State Tretyakov Gallery is one of the largest collections of Russian fine art in the world.
Museum of Cosmonautics Moscow's Cosmonautics Museum is dedicated to showcasing the important role Russia played in the space race during the 20th century.
State Historical Museum Housed in one of the main buildings on Red Square, the State Historical Museum in Moscow was opened in 1872 to showcase Russian history.
Kremlin Armoury The Kremlin Armoury is one of the oldest museums in Moscow, home to priceless treasures, weapons and armours from Russian history.
Museum of the Great Patriotic War The Museum of the Great Patriotic War, located in Victory Park, is a history museum showcasing Russia's participation in World War II.
