Book customized packages by expert agents on TravelTriangle. Here is the practical information you all have been waiting for — how to get around, visa, sim card etc. The former was his half-sister who claimed the throne; latter was his first wife, who stood in the way of his marriage to Catherine I. Gorky Park — Ice-skate Suggested Read: The ice-skating rink at the Gorky Park is as big as 15,000 square meters with separate zones for children. In this post I have programmed an itinerary for days and hours of the best that you can see and do in Moscow in 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days. I recommend touring the stations somewhere between 11 a. The Moscow Kremlin I : the Armoury and the Diamond Fund The first visit I recommend to do is to the Armoury, a building that houses the main Russian museum.
It is an ancient and uniquely formed place. Through 140 years of its history, during times of peace, war, revolution the Zoo was open. Try modern Russian food straight from local farms at LavkaLavka Head to for one of the best meals I had in Russia not just Moscow. If this is out of your budget, but you still really want to go, you might risk it and try buying tickets at the entrance from a reseller. I recommend doing so because the capacity is limited and only a certain number of tourists are allowed per day. You can even get modern takes on the dolls, featuring various characters. You can discuss your preferences for the time and views with the guide as he has a couple of locations to offer! If you know, you know! Sim card with Internet connection in Moscow Many public places will have free Wi-Fi in Moscow.
It is very touristy, and makes me think of except that it is just for pedestrians , but I think it is still worth it to stroll around once. No book or photograph prepared us for the magnificence of the Kremlin cathedrals, for the dazzling beauty of the city at night, for the extravagance of the Metro stations. Whatever you choose, my recommendation is to always be located near the metro — you will not regret it. The general plot involves the devil and his mates visiting Soviet-era Moscow and much madness ensuing. Salads in Russia tend to be top notch and I also loved pelmeni dumplings and vareniki also dumplings, but more like gyoza-style. It calculates the fastest route in the metro and even tells you where exactly to board the train to get to your connection train faster.
Play in the Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines Regular readers will know I enjoy a quirky museum my favourite being the Museum of Broken Relationships in. Designed by Viktor Vasnetsov, is a home to one of the largest collections of Russian art in the world. I was able to haggle a bit and secured a perfect neon coral and white one that goes really well with dresses plus denim jacket my uniform of summer. It had a bicycle with a basket and a sign with a fox on, so you get the idea. If what you want is to relax instead of going to buy souvenirs, the best option is to go to a. The invitation is just a formality, but it can be quite time consuming to find a hotel who would make you that invitation or find a company who will provide a fake one for you as I said it is just a useless formality. No worries about that, you will just pass your immigration form to your hotel and they will take care of the rest.
Use Uber, Yandex Taxi or Gett Taxi for your rides. Discover a fairytale mini kremlin is something else. Sessions to visit start at 10:15, 11:15, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00. Cathedral of Christ the Saviour The cathedral is located just a few hundred meters away from the Kremlin. The food was everything I expected and more. Best Time to Visit Moscow The best time to visit Moscow is from early spring — April and May.
A visit to the Kremlin is a must for anyone visiting Moscow. To contemplate the sky and the stars, you can go to the observatory and look through the telescope while listening to fascinating stories from astronomers. Kolomenskoye Kolomenskoye is a park located on a high bank of the Moscow River, south of Moscow, and was the former suburban residence of the great Dukes and Tsars of Russia. Moreover, Multimedia Art Museum, one of the most interesting art spots in Moscow is located at Ostozhenka, 16. The Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan Dedicated to the honour of the is the restored Orthodox cathedral located on the northeast corner of Red Square.
People would queue for hours only to find empty shelves. The Moscow Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Europe. If you think she needs one, would you have someone to recomend? If you only do one thing off this list, make it this. Currently, the structure is not accessible to the public, as it belongs to the official residence of the President of Russia. Here is with all the information in English. From the magnificent display of historical palaces, cathedrals, squares which are huge in this city and monuments, to modern shopping centers and skyscrapers, to the memories of the cold Soviet era.
A is a great way to see the best of the Metro and learn the history with a guide. You can end the tour by dining in a Russian restaurant: you can choose between eating something economic like on the , or going to , probably the most famous restaurant in Moscow , it can be done on their website. Being a famous spot in Moscow, it is well connected with rest of the parts of. At first, it may not be apparent, but there is a method to the madness in the structure of the colourful domes in that each represents a different chapel. All the locations are completely safe to climb, however, for your comfort, I recommend wearing comfortable shoes. For example, below is a photo of an obelisk in Park Pobedy. Now with over 180 stations and further expansions planned, it is on track excuse the pun! As it was, we just had lunch, consisting of little bits from a couple of stalls.
A lot of the fashion was quite wintery with lovely heavy cords and woollen pieces, so not quite what I was after in 35-degree heat. There is also a little open air bus that does a circuit of the park for a small fee. Christ the Saviour is not as old as you might think. It was so different from everywhere else. One of the highlights of the Cathedral is the panoramic view from the 40-meter-high observation platform. How much does it cost per day? This is by far the best app for a metro I have seen also in English.
You will see the history of the evolution of cosmonautics in the museum — the original space suit, first sputniks, full size rockets and so on. Each one is 126 metres long and has 740 steps. Most of these guided tours can be booked through the. New Arbat Street is great for souvenirs and people watching. Another option could be Moscow: this one will take her with a private car. Savin Sparrow Hills From Gorky Park, take a stroll along the right bank of the Moskva River to Sparrow Hills. Nearly completely demolished, the 12.