Moscow City Centre Travel Guide

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Panorama of the Moskva river with the Kremlin's towers at sunset, Moscow, Russia
Moscow Kremlin at dusk, Russia. Panoramic view of the famous Moscow center in summer evening. Ancient Kremlin is a top landmark of Moscow. Beautiful cityscape of the old Moscow city in twilight.
Moscow Kremlin at night, Russia. Panoramic view of city. Cityscape with Moskva River in evening.
Kremlin across Moskva river
Moscow Kremlin and St Basil's cathedral, Russia. Beautiful panorama of Moscow city center in summer.

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View of the Moscow Kremlin and Cathedral of St. Basil at the Red Square at sunset winter in Moscow, Russia

Red Square

You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Red Square. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

Red Square
Moscow Kremlin

Moscow Kremlin

Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Moscow Kremlin
St. Basil's Cathedral

St. Basil's Cathedral

Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline.

St. Basil's Cathedral
Apartment building at Arbat street in Moscow, Russia

Arbat Street

You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Arbat Street. Take in the acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.

Arbat Street
Bolshoi Theatre

Bolshoi Theatre

A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer.

Bolshoi Theatre
Lenin's Mausoleum

Lenin's Mausoleum

Mourners and curious visitors stream to the grave to see the embalmed Vladimir Lenin, the famous revolutionary and one-time leader of the Soviet Union.

Lenin's Mausoleum

Other neighbourhoods around Moscow City Centre

Central Administrative Okrug

Central Administrative Okrug

If you're spending time in Central Administrative Okrug, check out sights like Moscow Arts Theatre or Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Okhotny Ryad Station or Teatral'naya Station.

Central Administrative Okrug
Tverskoy

Tverskoy

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

You might enjoy the cafes while in Tverskoy. Tchaikovsky Concert Hall is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mayakovskaya Station or Chekhovskaya Station to see more of the city.

Tverskoy
E6W3MX View of Arbat square of Moscow, Russia

Arbat

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Arbat for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like A. N. Scriabin House Museum and Pushkin House Museum on Arbat. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Smolenskaya Station.

Arbat
Night Moscow. View of the river and bridge. Downtown, Zamoskvorechye, Krasnokholmskaya Embankment.

Zamoskvorechye District

If you're spending time in Zamoskvorechye District, check out sights like Moscow International House of Music or Russian Museum of The Wood and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Paveletskaya Station or Dobryninskaya Station.

Zamoskvorechye District
Meshchansky District

Meshchansky District

While you're in Meshchansky District, take in top sights like Olimpiyskiy Sports Complex or Moscow Durov Animal Theatre, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Prospekt Mira Station - Koltsevaya Line or Prospekt Mira Station - Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line.

Meshchansky District
Presnensky

Presnensky

4/5(3 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Russian White House while getting to know Presnensky, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Ulitsa 1905 Goda Station or Vystavochnaya Station to see more of the area.

Presnensky

Moscow City Centre Travel Guide

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