The Kremlin Armoury originated as the royal arsenal in 1508. Highlights include the Imperial Crown, the Orloff Diamond, and ten Fabergé eggs. Visits are possible on specific admission timeslots only.
Diamond Fund is a unique collection of gems and jewelry. The Fund dates back to the Russian Crown treasury instituted by emperor Peter I of Russia in 1719. No photos permitted.
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.
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.
The Bolshoi, which has been regarded as one of Moscow’s main sights, was opened on Tsar Alexander II’s coronation day (1856). Make sure to book tickets for the Main Stage in advance on official site.
Режим работы: вт-чт, сб 10.00-13.00, вход свободный :) Free entrance Tue-Thu, Sat 10.00-1.00pm
Russian art gallery. Surikov, Levitsky, Semiradsky, Kramskoy, Makovsky, Moller, Levitan, Serebryakova, Ryabushkin, Serov, Vasnetsov, Savrasov, Sapunov, ceramics by Vrubel, and early Russian icons.
Monet, Matisse, Korovin, Degas, van Gogh, Renoir, Vuillard, Aivazovsky, Repin, Cezanne, Manet, Rousseau, Pissarro. Just go.
As the city's oldest and most exclusive bathhouse, the 19th-century Sanduny Banya has rejuvenated everyone from dramatist Anton Chehkov to billionaire tycoon Roman Abramovich in it's time.
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.
Looking for russian spirit? Pelmeni, borsch, vareniki, pirojki and selyodka pod shuboy – everything you can imagine in russian cuisine you can try here.
The famous Russian writer Vladimir Gilyarovsky jokingly called this venue «the temple of gluttony». Just enter the store and you will find yourself shopping in a museum.
Opened in 1953, this place shows us how every grocery store in Moscow might have looked like today if the Soviet Union still existed.
One of the 2013 world's 50 best bars, employing Liza Evdokimova, world's best barmen 2013. All barmen are amazing, so don't order simple cocktails, try something special from or out of the menu!
Лучший бар Москвы. Лето 2012. По версии Moscow Bar Tour. The best bar in Moscow. Summer 2012. Moscow Bar Tour choice.
One of the biggest summer patio in Moscow. We do not recommend wine or low-priced whiskey here. Girls should try "Babskaya Huinya" cocktail.
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.
The Metro station Komsomolskaya in Moscow is an underground palace: 68 marble columns support the stucco arches, baroque history painting, bronze chandeliers provide light. Wow!
Expensive beyond imagination, although a nice tourist attraction with Siberian delicacies, a real helicopter and a vodka drinking bear in a food hall. Also a nice souvenir shop in the basement.
One of the best restaurants in the city today, no doubt! The prices are very affordable for such a fancy and trendy place!The beer is VERY special! Best pelmeni I had for years! Very authentic design.
The pool is open to the sky but heated all year. Bring a swim cap, flip-flops and a plastic bag to stow your gear in.
