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Many associate tourism only with foreign countries, and in order to touch something mysterious and mysterious, they go to Peru or Mexico.

However, in Russia there are many unique and outlandish places for which foreign tourists travel to our country, and we live very close and do not know about these miracles.

Lena Pillars

The most majestic places in Russia are located along the Lena River, in Yakutia, near the Khangalsky ulus, 100 km from the city of Pokrovsk.

These geological formations stretched vertically along the beautiful valley of the Prilensky plateau for a distance of 80 km.

A particularly beautiful place is located between the villages of Petrovkoe and Tit-Ary.

The height of rock formations from Cambrian limestone reaches 100 meters. The area of ​​the natural park is 485 thousand hectares.

In addition to the unique rock formations in the parks, you can see the fluttering sands-tukulans, parking ancient man, unique permafrost ecosystems.

Fossilized remains of bison, mammoth, woolly rhinoceros were found in these territories.

Diamond pipe "Mir"

In Yakutia, on the outskirts of the city of Mirny, there is one of the largest diamond quarries in the world. The quarry has a depth of 525 meters and a diameter of 1.2 kilometers. It is clearly visible even from space.

Mining of diamondiferous kimberlite ore was stopped in June 2001. Construction is currently underway on board the quarry underground mine with the same name, to develop the remaining under-quarry reserves, the extraction of which by open pit is unprofitable. Here you can learn everything about diamond mining and buy diamonds at cost.

Lake Baikal

There are many tourist areas, bases and sanatoriums around the lake. Along the shores of Lake Baikal is the Great hiking trail- a system of ecological routes with hiking and horse riding excursions.

The deepest lake on the planet (1642 meters) is located in the southeast of Siberia. The shape resembles a large crescent moon. The lake is surrounded by mountains or hills. It is very clean and transparent. The composition of water contains few salts. Therefore, Baikal water can be compared to distilled water.

The area surrounding Baikal is unique in that many species of its plants and animals are found only here. 2600 species and subspecies of animals live in the lake, more than half of them are not found anywhere except Baikal. Baikal sturgeon and omul, burbot, taimen, pike, whitefish are found here.

IN winter time in extreme cold, you can observe a very beautiful natural phenomenon on it, when the ice breaks into large cracks. This phenomenon occurs under a loud sound resembling thunder.

There are 27 islands on Baikal, the largest is Olkhon Island. It is there that many tourists flock to live in tents, feel the romance, and enjoy the surrounding splendor. The peculiarity of this island is that it has only 48 cloudy days a year.

Going to Baikal, you can visit natural monuments: Mount Chersky Peak, Burkhan Cape, Shaman Stone Rock, Peschanaya Bay. Be sure to take a train ride along the Circum-Baikal Railway, which passes through the most beautiful places, revealing magnificent landscapes from the windows of the cars.

Volcanoes of Kamchatka

More than a thousand volcanoes located in Kamchatka are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, but they belong to different geological epochs. Among them, 28 are active. Height of the big volcano Klyuchevskaya Sopka is 4750 meters above sea level. It is the highest in Eurasia and one of the most active on the peninsula.

Together with volcanoes, the territories adjacent to them are also included in the UNESCO world heritage - because of the picturesque landscapes, the unique diversity of flora and fauna.

At the foot of the Uzon volcano is the hottest body of water on Earth. The water temperature in Lake Fumarolnoe is 50 degrees.

There is also the Valley of Geysers in the southeast of the peninsula - a unique natural complex of 20 large geysers and several hundred inexits thermal waters from which almost boiling water flows and hot jets of steam rise.

Fountains spouting from the ground reach a height of 40 m. They are located 160 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Saint Petersburg

The historical center of the northern capital and the palace and park ensembles were included in the World cultural heritage UNESCO.

The UNESCO list includes 36 St. Petersburg sites, uniting about 4,000 outstanding monuments of architecture, history and culture.

Here are just the most significant ones that you must see: the palace and park ensembles of Gatchina, Pavlovsk, Peterhof, Pushkin, Ropsha, Tsarskoye Selo, the old part of Kronstadt and its forts, the stunning beauty of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood on the banks of the Griboyedov Canal, built on the site of the murder of Alexander II and majestic Saint Isaac's Cathedral- a symbol of St. Petersburg.

One of the most beautiful places in the city is Yelagin Island - an oasis of peace amid the bustle of the city.

The Summer Garden is the oldest and beautiful park Petersburg with many sculptures and a forged fence, recognized as an independent masterpiece of decorative art.

Thanks to his geographic location in St. Petersburg there is such a phenomenon as "white nights". At midnight, the sun drops only 7° below the horizon, so the morning and evening dawns converge, and bright twilight sets in. The period of white nights lasts from late May to mid-July. This event additionally attracts tourists from all over the world.

Kizhi Museum-Reserve

Reserve of Russian wooden architecture.

According to legend, the 22-domed Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, consecrated in 1714, was built with a single ax without nails, which the master then threw into the lake.
Built half a century later, the Church of the Intercession complements the Church of the Transfiguration, echoes it, reflecting its architectural echo.

If the temple of the Transfiguration of the Lord is directed upwards, then the nine-domed Intercession Church is wide and thick. The ensemble is complemented by a hipped bell tower, built in 1863 on the site of the old one.

The Kizhi churchyard, consisting of two multi-domed churches and a bell tower in a single fence, is distinguished by ideal proportions and blends harmoniously into the surrounding landscape.

In 1966 on the basis architectural ensemble Kizhi Pogost, the State Historical and Architectural Museum "Kizhi" was founded, where chapels, houses and outbuildings were brought from different districts Karelia.

Landscape reserve Divnogorye

If you want to relax in a place of amazing beauty, feel the coolness of the chalk vaults of cave churches - come to Divnogorie. This place is considered a protected area.

It is located in the Voronezh region on the right bank of the Don River in the Liskinsky district.

Cretaceous deposits of bizarre shape surround the plateau.

Chalk churches were built in these rocky natural formations in the 17th century.

The Church of the Sicilian Icon of the Mother of God is carved right into the rock. Believers can even defend a service on the occasion of a major church holiday.

In addition to cave churches, there are many ancient archaeological sites here: the Mayatsky settlement (the remains of a medieval fortress and the necropolis), the Mayatsky pottery complex, the Holy Dormition Divnogorsky Monastery, the amazing pillars of Diva.

Nature has created a unique landscape here: more than 250 species of plants grow here, and the locals themselves called the chalk pillars above the river "divas" - from the word "wonder, miracle."

Settlement Arkaim

Arkaim is one of the most iconic places in the Urals, surrounded by numerous legends and an aura of mystery.

Originated on Earth during construction Egyptian pyramids, it is called the wonder of the world. Scientists believe that the city stands on an unusually strong energy place on the planet. No wonder it is so often visited by shamans, magicians, esotericists and UFOs.

The ancient city is located in the Chelyabinsk region, but to get there more convenient by bus from Yekaterinburg. You have to live in a tent.

Arkaim is a fortified Bronze Age settlement. The archaeological site is dated to the turn of the third or second millennium BC and consisted of a fortified city, two necropolises and animal pens.

Arkaim burned out as a result of a fire, but something still survived - the defensive ditches and walls form two concentric circle, 60 dwellings are attached to them, and in the center there is a free area.The name of the settlement was named after Mount Arkaim.

Moscow Kremlin and Red Square

From a point in the center of the map of Moscow, where the main clock of the country runs and a sign is driven into the ground zero kilometer, the countdown of Russian time and space always begins. The Kremlin is the historical center of Moscow, the spiritual and state symbol Russia.
The oldest part of Moscow and the official residence of the President of Russia. Initially, the Kremlin was wooden, the first fortifications on Borovitsky Hill in 1238 were destroyed by the Mongol-Tatars. In 1330, the Kremlin appeared oldest church Moscow, Cathedral of the Savior on Bor. During the construction of the Grand Kremlin Palace in the 19th century, the cathedral was neatly inscribed in its courtyard and has been carefully preserved to this day.

In the second half of the 15th century, the Moscow Kremlin was rebuilt by Italian architects, who took the ducal residence of Sforza in Milan as a basis. Then the Archangel, Annunciation and Assumption Cathedrals, the Faceted Chamber and the Ivan the Great Bell Tower appeared. In the 17th century, the Kremlin towers received tiered and tented completions, acquiring a modern look.

St. Basil's Cathedral is located on Red Square. According to legend, after the construction was completed, Ivan the Terrible ordered the architect to be blinded so that he could no longer build anything like this.

On Red Square are also the Mausoleum of V.I. Lenin, a necropolis near the Kremlin wall, where prominent people of the USSR are buried, Lobnoye Mesto, a monument to Minin and Pozharsky, Upper Trading Rows (GUM), opened in 1883 Historical Museum and Kazan Cathedral.

Plateau Man-Pupu-Ner

This unique geological monument of nature is located in the Troitsko-Pechora region of Komi.

It is called the Ural Stonehenge for huge stone pillars scattered over the mountain, reaching 40 meters in height. A hike to this wonder of the world is possible on foot (200 km in 5-6 days of travel) from the Sverdlovsk region, the Perm Territory and the Komi Republic or by helicopter.

About 200 million years ago, in place of stone pillars were high mountains. Rain, snow, wind, frost and heat gradually destroyed the mountains, and first of all the weak rocks. Hard sericite-quartzite shales, of which the remnants are composed, were destroyed less and survived to this day, while soft rocks were destroyed by weathering and carried by water and wind into relief depressions.

One pillar, 34 m high, stands somewhat apart from the others; it resembles a huge bottle turned upside down. Six others lined up at the edge of the cliff. The pillars have bizarre outlines and, depending on the place of inspection, either resemble the figure of a huge man, or the head of a horse or a ram. In the past, the Mansi deified the grandiose stone statues, worshiped them, but climbing Man-pupu-ner was the greatest sin.

Moscow occupies a worthy place in the list of capitals that annually attract a maximum of tourists. For most residents of other countries, Russia is associated with the most famous Moscow sights: the Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Moscow State University, etc.

Of course, in order to tell about all the beautiful places in Moscow, you will need to write a volume that is not inferior in scale to the work "War and Peace". Therefore, we have prepared for you 16 of the most beautiful places in Moscow - not necessarily the most popular, but those that will definitely impress you and make you look at the capital differently!

1. Moscow Planetarium

Space, stars, other galaxies - what humanity has been striving for since it became known that our planet is not alone in the Universe. The first manned flight into space lifted the veil of secrecy for us and helped us open up new horizons.

Unfortunately, not everyone is given the opportunity to become astronauts and experience the delight of flying through cosmic dust for themselves. But in the Moscow Planetarium you can always touch the stars and feel yourself in outer space!

The planetarium has several halls where you can see the bewitching dances of celestial bodies, learn about the structure of our solar system, other galaxies and look at the stars, planets and nebulae through a real huge telescope.

Prices: from 100 rubles. (visiting the Sky Park astro site) up to 750 rubles. (VIP ticket to the Great Star Hall and the Urania Museum on a weekend or holiday after 14:00). There are benefits.

Address: Art. metro station "Barrikadnaya", st. Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya, 5, building 1

2. Pool "Seagull"

It's winter outside, cold and snowy - and you bask in a warm pool right under open sky… Do you think this is possible only somewhere abroad? No matter how!

The Chaika pool, located next to the Moskva River embankment, opens its doors to visitors all year round. On the territory of the pool you can find everything to make your vacation unforgettable. This is a complete sports complex! In addition to the pool itself, where you can not only swim, but also go diving and other water sports, there is a beauty salon, baths and saunas, summer verandas, a cafe, a spa center, a gym, a fitness bar and tennis courts. For those who want to improve their health, there is a rehabilitation center.

Prices: the cost of club cards from 41,500 rubles. (preferential for a year) up to 63,000 rubles. (Maximum card for a year). It is possible to pay for 1 visit. There are children's club cards from 30,000 rubles. For regular customers There is a pleasant system of discounts and a full range of services.

Address: Art. metro station "Park Kultury", Turchaninov pereulok, 3/1

3. Ostankino TV tower

Now you will not surprise anyone with tall buildings and skyscrapers. But in the 60s, the newly erected TV tower was a real architectural and engineering miracle. Even now, the Ostankino Tower is on the honorary list of the tallest towers in the world. Its height is 540.1 meters, and its weight exceeds 55 thousand tons.

Now, like 50 years ago, the Ostankino TV Tower is a symbol of the media. TV and radio broadcasting is carried out from here to almost the whole of Russia and abroad, the most rated programs are filmed here and the First Channel is broadcast.

Those who are not afraid of heights can visit the observation deck of the Ostankino TV Tower. You can sign up for a tour. Next to the observation deck is the Nebo restaurant complex, where you can have an exquisite dinner in a pleasant atmosphere at the height of a 100-story skyscraper.

Address: Art. metro station "VDNKh", st. Academician Koroleva, 15, bldg. 2

4. Moscow International Business Center "Moscow-City"

The construction of our domestic Wall Street began quite recently - in 1998. It was then that the construction of the Bagration Bridge and Tower 2000 began.

Now, 19 years later, Moscow City is a real Mecca for the business life of the capital. The grandiose skyscrapers of the business center are visible even from a long distance and beckon with their grandeur. Why not visit such a fascinating place?

There are several ways for guests of the capital who want to admire the beauties of Moscow City. Fans of watching from the outside can buy a ticket for a river bus along the Moscow River and make a trip along the embankments. Moscow City is a mandatory item for almost all pleasure boats and motor ships.

If you want to get into the very heart of Moscow City, welcome to the observation decks of the Empire, Federation or Oko towers. From here, at a glance, you can see the Moscow City complex itself, Luzhniki, the main building of Moscow State University and other skyscrapers of Moscow, as well as an amazing panorama of the capital.

Address: Art. metro station "Vystavochnaya" or "Business Center", Presnenskaya embankment

5. Bolshoi Theater

The Bolshoi Theater is a true symbol of the cultural life of our country. The world's best ballet and the world's best opera have always been associated with this place. For over 200 centuries, the theater has delighted art lovers with its performances.

Not so long ago, a full-scale reconstruction of the Bolshoi Theater took place, as a result of which the original interior decoration was recreated, the theater space was almost doubled, new premises were added (for example, a concert hall located directly underground - under Theater Square), and the Main Stage was restored. Now performances of the Bolshoi Theater are held on the Historical and New Stages. Technically, the stages were equipped with the latest equipment to create unique visual and sound effects. Just to see all these large-scale transformations, it is worth visiting this temple of Melpomene!

Of course, the prices for visiting the theater are not economical, on average they range from 5,000 to 30,000 rubles, depending on the places and dates of the premieres. But you can be sure it's worth it!

Address: Art. metro station "Teatralnaya", Teatralnaya square, 1

6. Apothecary garden of the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University

The uniqueness of the Pharmaceutical Garden is that it is the oldest botanical garden in our country, founded under Peter the Great in Moscow. From the very beginning, it was supposed to grow medicinal plants here, which explains its name.

There is a legend that when laying the Apothecary Garden, Peter I personally planted fir, spruce and larch here, and larch still pleases visitors of the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University with its presence.

The Apothecary Garden is part of the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University and is open to the public all year round. Excursions, master classes, classes in the club of the Young Ecologist, exhibitions and cultural events, etc. are held here.

In addition to medicinal plants, there is an arboretum, a collection of plants growing in the shade (shrubs, herbs), heather plants, ferns, a lilac garden, a collection of orchids, succulents (desert plants like cacti) and even predator plants. In spring and summer, during the flowering period, visitors to the garden plunge into a real kaleidoscope of aromas and bright colors!

The cost of tickets, excluding benefits, ranges from 200 to 450 rubles.

Address: Art. Prospekt Mira metro station, Prospekt Mira, 26, building 1

7. Manor "Kuskovo"

The estate "Kuskovo" is the former residence of the Sheremetev count family, located in a picturesque green area in the Eastern Administrative District of Moscow.

The heyday of the estate is considered to be the 18th century, when all the main infrastructure appeared here: a palace, a church, a greenhouse, etc.

The Count's Palace was built of wood in the style of Russian classicism. In the summer, receptions were constantly held here, and the entrance to the main entrance was specially designed so that guests could drive up in a carriage right to the doors of the palace. The interiors of the palace are truly impressive with their richness. Directly in front of the Palace is a wide pond with a small lawn. In the warm season, boats with couples in love or newlyweds constantly ply on the pond, and young people who want to bask in the sun are conveniently located on the lawn next to the pond.

Paths lead from the palace to the houses and other buildings, along which stunted and tall shrubs are planted, cut in such a way as to give them the same shape - in the fashion of the 18th century. At the intersection of several such paths, not far from the Palace, is the Grotto. There is a legend that Catherine the Great herself dined here during her visit to the estate. The interior of the Grotto impresses with its elegance and richness of decor. It is a combination of water and stone, hence mother-of-pearl shells, colored glass and pieces of mirrors on the walls.

Also in the estate "Kuskovo" there is a museum of ceramics, a greenhouse, a poultry house, a church and other small buildings that give a special charm to this place.

You can get to the estate both as part of excursions, and alone or in the company of friends. Prices for visiting the estate and museum sites are presented.

Address: Art. metro station "Vykhino", st. Youth, 2

8. Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve

The Tsaritsyno park was founded in the 18th century. on the initiative of Catherine II. It was conceived as the summer residence of the Empress, but due to the long construction it turned out that Catherine died before the complex was completed. After her death, there was no one to deal with further development park, buildings quickly began to deteriorate, and gardens overgrown.

The first attempts at restoration began in the 1970s. And the active development of the park dates back to the early 2000s, when the complex was transferred to the ownership of the capital. Now the Big Tsaritsyno and Small Palaces, the Opera House, which was intended for holding court performances and other cultural events, the building of the Second Cavalry Corps of an interesting octahedral shape, the Temple of the Icon of the Mother of God “Life-Giving Spring”, have been completely restored, alleys and paths have been cleared. In addition, reservoirs were cleared of mud and debris, and the museum-reserve was given a blooming look. Exquisite bridges and musical fountains complete the noble ensemble of the Tsaritsyno Reserve.

People come to Tsaritsyno for long walks along long paths along green spaces, photo shoots next to Gothic buildings and picturesque bridges with fountains. Concerts are often held at local venues, both indoors and outdoors. The Grand Palace houses permanent expositions dedicated to the era of the reign of Catherine II, the history of the restoration of the Grand Palace, arts and crafts of the 50-90s of the XX century and other expositions related to the history of the Tsaritsyno reserve.

There is also a greenhouse complex on the territory of the park, where you can still see the same types of plants that were grown here in the 18th century.

You can familiarize yourself with the prices for visiting the complex.

Address: Art. metro "Tsaritsyno", st. Dolskaya, 1

9. Moscow Kremlin and Red Square

The Kremlin and Red Square are the real heart of Russia in general and the capital in particular. For several centuries, the Kremlin towers have been an indisputable symbol of Russian statehood. Of course, such a reputation makes this place the most attractive for tourists.

The Moscow Kremlin is a complex of majestic buildings, the construction of which took several centuries. It consists of the Kremlin wall and its towers, as well as structures Cathedral Square inside the Kremlin.

You can get acquainted with the conditions for visiting the Kremlin museums

Another symbol of Moscow and Russia is Red Square. Entrance to it is free, however, in cases of festivities, concerts or preparations for major state events, entrance to Red Square may be closed or restricted. In this regard, be sure to find out about the possibilities of walking along Red Square in advance. History buffs can visit the Historical Museum, located right at the entrance to the square, the painted St. Basil's Cathedral or Lenin's Mausoleum.

Address: Art. metro station "Alexandrovsky Sad", Kremlin, Red Square

10. Old Arbat

Old Arbat- a street sung in the songs of Soviet performers, films and books. The Old Arbat became completely pedestrian in the second half of the last century, which began to attract even more tourists here than before.

It is believed that if you have not been to the Old Arbat, you have not been to Moscow. And there is truth in these words. It is here that, tired of the bustle of the city, you can feel calm and relax your soul. The atmosphere of the Old Arbat, especially its lanes and small courtyards, is the atmosphere of old Moscow with its unsurpassed color and songs of Bulat Okudzhava.

You can truly study the history of Moscow through the ancient buildings built on both sides of the Arbat. For example, house number 4, located immediately behind the Prague restaurant, used to belong to the relatives of Pushkin's muse - Natalia Goncharova, and is located almost opposite the monument to Gogol famous House Mosselprom. By the way, in house number 53 there is a museum-apartment of A.S. Pushkin. It was here that the newlyweds Natalya Goncharova and Alexander Pushkin settled. On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the poet, a monument was erected next to this house to that couple who showed us the great power of love.

The wall of memory of the leader of the Kino group, Viktor Tsoi, became a place of pilgrimage for informals.

If you are looking for interesting museums, you can be sure that the Arbat will not disappoint you. Museum of Torture Museum of Illusions, Upside Down House, Perfume Museum and other unusual museums are waiting for you!

Address: Art. metro station Arbatskaya or Smolenskaya, st. Old Arbat

11. TsPKiO im. Gorky

We have always associated Gorky Park with noisy entertainment, various attractions and bright tents with cotton candy and other treats. Until recently, this was the case, but then the Park was completely reconstructed.

Now it has become an island of calm in the midst of a noisy capital. Here you can still go rollerblading or cycling in summer, and ice skating in winter. But at the same time, there are practically no attractions left here, and the creators of the new space placed the main emphasis on cultural recreation.

Gorky Park covers a vast territory, including Neskuchny Garden and Muzeon Park. The Green School is located in the enclosures of the central part of the Neskuchny Garden. Here you can interact with animals and even feed some of them. Fluffy squirrels, turtles, pheasants, rabbits, swans and other animals are always welcome!

Those who are fond of astronomy will be interested in visiting the Observatory, where in the warm season everyone can feel like an astronomer and admire the stars.

The park also has a sports center, a greenhouse, a summer cinema, a lecture hall where lectures are held that reveal to the audience the secrets of the history of Moscow, the secrets of art and tell about amazing travels. For those who like to sit in the shade in the summer heat, recreation areas near the water have been built. Particularly attractive is the Olive Beach, where you can lie on wooden boards right on the promenade at the water's edge.

Address: Art. metro station "Oktyabrskaya", st. Krymsky Val, 9

12. Observation deck on Sparrow Hills

If you ask Muscovites to name places of worship in the capital, one of these places will definitely be this hill overlooking the panorama of the city.

It is believed that on the observation deck on the Sparrow Hills - the most beautiful, wide panorama. An additional advantage of the site is its good location - in the very center of the city and at the same time on a hill.

If you stand with your back to Luzhniki, you will see a majestic picture of the main building of Moscow State University and a small square with flower beds in front of it. Turning 180 degrees, you will see the very inspiring panorama of the city: the Luzhniki dome, the Moscow City skyscrapers a little further away, business centers, Stalinist skyscrapers, the Shabolovskaya TV tower, the building of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Vorobyovskaya and Luzhnetskaya embankments of the Moscow River. And right behind the Luzhniki Stadium you can even see the Kremlin towers and the unforgettable monument to Peter I by Z. Tsereteli - one of the highest monuments in the world! It's all framed hilly terrain Sparrow Hills and surroundings of Moscow State University.

You can see all these beauties absolutely free. If you want to take a closer look at a particular object, special binoculars are at your service, which can be included for a nominal fee.

Address: Art. metro station "Vorobyovy Gory", Michurinsky prospect, 13

13. Picturesque bridge on the Krylatsky hills

Another symbol of the cultural life of Moscow is the Tretyakov Gallery. To date, the largest collection of fine art in our country has been collected here. The exposition of the Tretyakov Gallery is admired by connoisseurs of art both in our country and abroad.

At the moment, the permanent exhibition of the gallery includes more than 100,000 paintings, sculptures and objects of arts and crafts. The Tretyakov Gallery often hosts exhibitions of paintings by famous artists or brings exhibits from famous world museums. Works by Andrey Rublev, Theophan the Greek, V.A., Serov, I.E. Repin, V.D. Polenova, I.I. Shishkina, A.K. Savrasova, V.M. Vasnetsov and other famous artists can be seen in the halls of the Tretyakov Gallery today.

The uniqueness of the Muzeon park is in its location. This is the only real open-air sculpture museum in our country.

There are about 700 sculptures in the Muzeon. Among them are the Soviet heritage of famous sculptors of the last century (monuments to F, Dzerzhinsky, M. Gorky, I. Stalin and sculptural compositions), as well as the work of contemporary authors.

The museum has a developed infrastructure: there are convenient paths, large-scale flower beds, small fountains, gazebos, and alpine slides. For lovers active rest The park-museum provides bike paths and bike rental.

For those who seek self-education, the "School" is open in the "Museon" - a platform for conducting educational projects of the museum on completely different topics regarding art. Famous sculptors also hold their master classes here, and young talents showcase their work. In the warm season, Muzeon opens a summer cinema and outdoor photo exhibitions.

There is an opinion that if you were in Moscow and did not visit GUM, consider that you visited Moscow in vain. Of course, now little is left of the former Soviet GUM, but, nevertheless, it is still a real example of the largest shopping center in pre-revolutionary Russia, and then the Soviet Union.

Historically, GUM closed during periods that were especially difficult for the Russian people, and when opened, it became a symbol of positive changes and the onset of daylight. Now GUM lives a full-fledged trading life. Here, the historical fountain on the 1st floor, the legendary Gastronome No. 1, are reopened, where you can see both completely new types of products, as well as the famous "Tea with an Elephant". And the historical toilet in the basement combines 2 functions - purely utilitarian and the function of a historical monument. No wonder visiting it costs 100 rubles. from a person!

There are also catering establishments in GUM, the design and menu of which are made in the Soviet style: for example, Canteen No. 57 or the Festival Cafe. And in winter, next to GUM, they flood the GUM Skating Rink and open the GUM Fair right on Red Square next to the GUM building.

Of course, the bulk of the stores located in GUM are stores of modern foreign brands of the luxury segment: Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Breguet, Bulgary, Dior, Hermes and others. But there are also stores with goods for the middle class: Estelle Adoni, DKNY, Rendes-Vous, Golden Dragonfly and, of course, Bosco brand clothing and accessories.

Address: Art. Metro "Tetralnaya", "Okhotny Ryad" or "Revolution Square", Red Square, 3

Moscow is one of the largest capitals in the world. Of course, in such a huge city, there are many interesting options for spending time for people with different interests and budgets. We have presented you 16 places that, in our opinion, every Muscovite or guest of the capital should visit. We are sure you will find even more!

Going to Moscow, I constantly thought about why this city never became popular. tourist destination among our compatriots. It is beautiful, interesting and more than colorful. Everyone understands this. But for some reason, such things always remain behind the scenes - as if somewhere on the sidelines. On the one hand, Belarusians travel to Moscow regularly. On the other hand, only a few will have a camera with them. As if Moscow does not exist at all for this. “Here is Peter, yes. And Moscow? Well, what is there to photograph?

Probably six months ago, when the Schengen visa was proudly shining in my passport, I would hardly have gone here myself. But now I am not at all disappointed that I nevertheless decided on this trip. The capital of Russia is really a great city. And in these words now there is not a single gram of politics. I liked it here. Even though the cold weather is literally driving me crazy for the second trip in a row. And even despite the fact that for me personally it was far from the first trip to this city. Well, okay ... Enough chatter.

About what interesting places in Moscow a tourist should visit, as well as how Tanya and I personally spent a weekend in this city, read further in our article. I will try to show you the capital of Russia the way only Chinese tourists see it. As Gagarin said: "Let's go!".

Interesting places in Moscow: where to go for a tourist and what to do in the Russian capital

Visit the Moscow residence of Catherine II.

For lovers of antiquity and classical Russian architecture, the Tsaritsyno museum complex, located near the metro station of the same name, is a real “must see”. It's beautiful, cozy and somehow not in the Moscow quiet. In general, getting here, you seem to fall into some other reality. I could imagine such a building somewhere in St. Petersburg. But in Moscow, it looked like an alien from some parallel world.
Well, imagine: you are walking around the city. On the one hand, some kind of zachuhannaya market. On the other hand, high-rise buildings. And then suddenly you cross the road - and a huge palace appears in front of you. There is a large park around, a crystal pond with some unrealistic number of ducks, forged lanterns and numerous bridges with mysterious Masonic symbols. It feels like in just a few minutes you wandered into some other - completely unfamiliar world. It's just a brain drain.

Bridge over the ravine. And a bunch of Masonic symbols.

In general, the Tsaritsyno museum complex is not only the famous Grand Palace(which does not want to fit into the frame entirely). But also a large number of other historical buildings. The bread house, ancient greenhouses, figured bridges, the Temple of the Icon of the Mother of God - all these buildings organically fit into the territory of one large Moscow park. It is very difficult to describe this complex “in a nutshell”. Therefore, a little later I will issue a separate article on this topic. And now I’ll just sketch a few more photos here so that you can appreciate the beauty and grandeur of this museum. No list of the most interesting places in Moscow is complete without mentioning the Tsaritsyno complex.

Grand Palace

Tanya and I. Selfie inside the imperial palace

Well, this lady, I think you recognized.

At the end of the block, some useful information, which my Tanya always insists on so much ... The Tsaritsyno Museum is open all week except Monday. Working hours:

• Tuesday-Friday: from 11:00 to 18:00
• Saturday: from 11:00 to 20:00
• Sunday: from 11:00 to 19:00
• The park adjacent to the complex is open from 6 am to midnight.

A complex ticket to all halls and expositions costs 650 Russian rubles. A ticket to the Grand Palace and the Bread House will cost less - 350 rubles. A visit to the greenhouses alone costs 250 rubles. The third Sunday of each month is free admission to all halls (as, by the way, to other museums in Moscow). More detailed information about the Tsaritsyno Museum and current expositions can be found on the website www.tsaritsyno-museum.ru.

Walk along the Kremlin walls.

The Grand Palace in Tsaritsyno is a very beautiful and picturesque place. But there is one ancient fortress in Moscow, which will always remain number one for tourists anyway. I think you understand what I mean.
The Moscow Kremlin is a symbol of Moscow. And at the same time - the symbol of all of Russia. From its walls, soldiers went to the front in 1941. The great Victory Parade took place near its walls four years later.

As for me personally, I really liked this place. It has a spirit modern Russia. As if everything that this far and near country lives with was embodied in the features of one building. Ruby stars, a guard of honor at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the famous clock on the Spasskaya Tower are all worth seeing. As, however, and many other colorful little things scattered in the immediate vicinity of the Kremlin walls. Here, for example, is the "Minsk" star on the alley of "Hero Cities".
Monuments to the characters of Russian fairy tales.

Fountain with galloping horses (which, unfortunately, did not work in March).

All this gives the city a special charm, showing tourists that the most interesting places in Moscow can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places.

Visit Lenin's mausoleum.

I'll be honest: personally, Tanya and I never got here in three days in Moscow. Therefore, I will write about this cult place (at least for the Russian capital) in a nutshell. So, guess the riddle: what is the difference between Minsk and Moscow? Of course, there are hundreds of answers to this question. But in this case, I would note only one difference: in Minsk, Lenin is vertical, and in Moscow, horizontal. Although both of them are more like a monument than a person. The body of the leader of the world proletariat has been in the mausoleum since 1924. And since then, the “human” remains of Vladimir Ilyich, as many experts note, have survived by less than 10 percent.

Wander around Red Square.

Just to wander around, because taking pictures here is almost useless. Clouds of the Chinese constantly climb into the frame, for whom Moscow, after the subsidence of the Russian ruble, has become the most popular travel destination. To say that there are a lot of them is to say nothing. Instead, I will note another curious fact - many inscriptions in the center of Moscow have already been duplicated in Chinese. Here, for example, how the price tags look in the Moscow GUM.

Eat ice cream in the Moscow GUM.

By the way, about GUM... For me personally, this store was the most vivid impression of this whole spring trip. And the point here is not at all in shopping, but in the very atmosphere that reigns under the glass vaults of this ancient building. If you name the most interesting places in Moscow, I would boldly put the main department store of this city in the first place. Why? I personally can find several answers to this question at once.

When you get here, you seem to plunge into the atmosphere of Soviet Moscow in the 60s and 70s. Under the vaults of the store, the melodies of the USSR hits sound. Soviet posters hang on the walls. And colorful and austere ice-cream workers deliver branded Soviet ice cream in waffle cones (1 = 50 rubles) through the long galleries of GUM.

I understand that in the CIS the words “Soviet”, “USSR-ovsky”, as well as the word “GUM” itself, sound at least ambiguous. Many see them as unnecessary moldy relics of the past. Or some Soviet dullness. But the Moscow GUM has nothing to do with all this. Here, the atmosphere of the USSR does not repel, but, on the contrary, fascinates, attracts and inspires. She wants to penetrate. And take it with you. Like the music of Eduard Khil. Or the song white steamer” from the comedy “Guardian”, which is still all over the place in my head. Remember her?

What else do I remember in Moscow GUM? Painted benches, a colorful dining room No. 57, romantic bridges hanging somewhere under glass arches, and this unusual tree studded with dozens of colorful birdhouses with the names of various stores. It's hard not to fall in love with such Moscow. After all, this city knows how to be not only frowning and stern, but also open, romantic and heartfelt in a spring way.

Admire ancient Moscow churches

The ancient churches of the Russian capital have long become symbols known to the whole world. Russia can be misunderstood. You can not love Russia. But it is very, very difficult not to admire the beauty of ancient Russian architecture. And, putting my hands on the sacred buttons of my laptop keyboard, I can absolutely honestly say that St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow is one of the most beautiful buildings that I have ever seen in my life. But there are many other interesting churches in the Russian capital... The Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Epiphany Cathedral, the Church of St. Sophia and many others - each of these places is a full-fledged attraction. We found only a few of them. I am attaching a couple of photos below.

Go to a performance of one of the Moscow theaters

Probably, I will not deviate much from the truth if I say that Russian theatrical art has been and remains, if not the best in the world, then definitely one of the best. The Bolshoi Theatre, the Vakhtangov Theatre, the Moscow Art Theater - all these names are known far beyond the borders of Russia. Although, to be honest, now I somehow don’t want to load you with serious stories about high art. Therefore, instead of long enumerations, I will only say one thing: in most Moscow theaters, you can watch live the performance of many stars of modern Russian TV series. For example, Tanya and I were going to go to a performance with the participation of some actors of the famous television project "Kitchen". Unfortunately, this idea did not come true. But maybe you will find time to go to the theater during your trip?

Ride the Moscow Metro.

What you really don't miss on your trip to the Russian capital is the Moscow Metro. Without it, moving around the city is almost impossible. Especially if you drive mainly in the central part of the city, which regularly suffers from traffic jams.
However, this is probably for the best. After all, the metro in the Russian capital is another full-fledged tourist attraction that can be safely attributed to the number of the most interesting places in Moscow. In many guidebooks, this subway is called “an underground masterpiece of architecture” and the most beautiful subway in Europe. Although, in my subjective opinion, not all local subway stations really deserve attention. The only exceptions are the oldest stations of the Moscow metro - Revolution Square, Kyiv (ring), Mayakovskaya, Novoslobodskaya. Personally, I also really liked the Vorobyovy Gory metro station, where Tanya and I found some random exhibition of household items. As well as the Vystavochnaya metro station, combined with glass bridge Bagration. This bridge offers an excellent view of the Moscow River embankment, as well as the skyscrapers of Moscow City. A bit of tar in a barrel of honey is added everywhere by unwashed windows. But these are, so to speak, the little things in life.

Oh yeah ... I also really liked those subway stations where trains jump out to the surface. You go and go among the dark tunnels of the subway and then suddenly - wow - and there is such beauty around.

Photograph the tallest building in Europe.

To be honest, for me personally, the skyscrapers of the Russian capital and the local business center in general have been and remain one of the most interesting places in Moscow. Each building is a separate masterpiece. What is the twisted spiral of the Tower of Evolution worth (No. 1 according to Tanya) or the City of Capitals complex, as if made of giant cubes. All together it looks very beautiful and impressive. And the glare playing on the waves of the Moskva River only reinforces this impression.

As for the tallest buildings, there are three of them (no matter how strange it may sound). The Mercury Tower held this title in 2013. Tower "OKO" - in 2014. And the eastern part of the Federation Tower is the tallest building in Europe at the time of this writing. Its height is 374 meters. Damn... I don't know about you, but I just love skyscrapers.

Skyscraper Mercury - first on the right; Federation Tower is a double building to its left. In the center is the twisted spiral of the Evolution Tower.

If anyone is interested: some towers of the complex are equipped with separate observation decks. How cool the view opens from there, I personally do not know. But this pleasure is quite expensive - 500 Russian rubles (at the time of this writing - 150 thousand Belarusian rubles). For 5500 rubles in the Moscow City complex, you can even arrange a date. More detailed information this is presented on the site moscow-city-lookout.rf.

View of Moscow from Sparrow Hills

However, several excellent viewing platforms in Moscow you can find absolutely free. The most popular of them is the observation deck on Sparrow Hills, located near the metro station of the same name. The only negative in this case is that you will have to walk a little more to it. Part of the path goes uphill - along the roads of the local park. The other part is along highway, on normal asphalt. In total, it takes 10-15 minutes to stomp from the doors of the metro station to the observation deck of the Sparrow Hills. Oh yes, dress warmly. The observation deck is quite cool and windy.

Find all seven Stalin skyscrapers.

The building of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Vorobyovy Gory lookout is also notable for the fact that it is from here that you can see all seven Stalinist skyscrapers, which were and remain one of the main symbols of modern Moscow. To be honest, I personally counted only six such buildings from this site. I once saw two more similar buildings in Riga and Warsaw. And in Moscow itself, I could see only two such buildings up close - the high-rise of the Moscow State University (near the Sparrow Hills) and the building of the Russian Foreign Ministry (near the Old Arbat). All the rest I saw only in the distance - somewhere in the distance or even on the horizon line.

The building of Moscow State University, which for 37 years was the tallest building in Europe. It is believed that during the construction of this tower, materials from the destroyed Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the German Reichstag were used. And according to one of the projects, a monument to the “Worker and Collective Farm Woman” should have stood right next to it.

And again the building of the Russian Foreign Ministry

Freezing in Moscow Tanya

Why were these buildings so interesting to me? I don’t know… Maybe I was somehow attracted by their sacred meaning, which is constantly attributed to them, coupled with the numerous secrets of their creation. Moscow skyscrapers are called "places of power", "space conductors" and "analogues of the Egyptian pyramids". Fans of various stories related to aliens say that Stalin built them as "communication switches" with extraterrestrial civilizations. And native Muscovites assure that under some buildings there are hidden entrances to secret subway lines (the so-called Metro-2).
Which of these is true and which is fiction, I, of course, do not know. However, it is known for certain that initially there were to be not seven, but eight skyscrapers. For the sake of one of them, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior was even specially blown up in 1931. A few years later, the grandiose construction of the Palace of Soviets began on this site, which was stopped due to the outbreak of World War II. Subsequently, the project for the construction of the building of the eighth and most important skyscraper was never implemented. However, the original sketches of the building have survived to this day. Therefore, it is still possible to imagine what this architectural giant topped with a giant monument to Lenin would look like.

photo stroi.mos.ru

See the famous monument to the "Worker and Collective Farm Girl"

Another symbol of the Soviet empire and at the same time one of the most famous monuments of our time is located near the VDNKh metro station, not far from the Kosmos hotel. The steel sculpture stands on a separate pedestal. And it looks dark, but impressive. Probably, this is exactly what the real symbol of the Soviet Union should be.

Immerse yourself in the history of space exploration.

In fact, it is worth coming to the VDNKh station not only for the sake of the famous monument to Vera Mukhina. In addition to it, there is the Museum of Cosmonautics, the famous (but also rather gloomy) Cosmos Hotel, as well as the monument to the Conquerors of Space, which appears before your eyes almost immediately after leaving the metro. In March 2016, against the background of the lead Moscow sky, this pointed stele looked very unusual and even somehow mystical. The monument seemed surprisingly cold to me. But at the same time, it was hard to look away from him.

Find the Belarusian pavilion at the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy.

The golden fountains of VDNKh and the pavilions of this all-Union exhibition were one of the main reasons for me to travel to Moscow. I don't know why, but I personally expected a lot from them. And in the end, it was this place on the map of the Russian capital that disappointed me the most. Golden fountains disappeared behind piles of scaffolding. The alleys of the adjacent park were somehow gloomy and lifeless due to bad weather. It seemed that some kind of endless oppressive autumn reigned in this place. Although, probably, in warm weather, VDNKh looks much more bright and friendly.

One way or another, we still managed to find the Belarusian pavilion of this old exhibition. Does he look really cool? No. But visit this interesting corner Moscow is still standing. Personally, I remember this space rocket much more here.
Colorful, isn't it?

Walk along the Moscow Arbat.

We ended our trip to Moscow with a walk along another famous corner of the Russian capital - the old Arbat. And I remember him for some huge number of unusual and amazing little things.
Here, for example, is a replica of the imperial crown in one of the local souvenir shops.

Tsoi wall.

A huge portrait of Zhukov on one of the walls.

And an unusual blue trolleybus, turned into one of the iconic Moscow cafes.

There is also a huge green Gulliver, the “golden” princess Turandot and an inconspicuous house in which Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin once lived on the old Arbat. All these pleasant little things turn the Moscow Arbat into a very colorful and unusual street - one of the most interesting in Moscow. Personally, we walked here with pleasure. Even despite the fact that at that moment two loaded bags hung on me.

Pushkin House

In general, this trip to Moscow justified my expectations by about 70-80 percent. I liked this city. But I can't say that I just fell in love with him. In general, my impressions after this trip are a topic for a full-fledged separate article. Therefore, I will now round off (and so the text turned out to be very large). So long, comrades!

Excursions in Moscow

If you are somehow not accustomed to walking around the Russian capital on your own, here is another free tip for you. You can find many unusual author's tours. There are programs for every taste, many of which will surprise even the natives of Moscow. In addition, all excursions have a description, ratings and reviews of previous tourists. Pay attention to such nuances, and you are guaranteed to get an excellent tour and a lot of vivid impressions from exploring the city.

As confirmation - a small selection of excursions in Moscow from professional guides.

Apartments for a day in Moscow

It is believed that Moscow is a rather expensive city. However, compared to European cities or even the Baltic countries, housing prices here are very reasonable. Therefore, it is not difficult to find a normal option for a trip to Moscow. The main thing is to make sure that the accommodation you have chosen is in close proximity to the metro - it is very difficult to move around the Russian capital without it.

Personally, during our trip to Moscow, Tanya and I rented a large room in a huge four-room apartment near the Sevastopolskaya metro station. And at the same time they gave absolutely ridiculous money for it - something about 4 euros per day. Yes, I understand, now you are probably all thinking: “What kind of housing is this?”. Therefore, here is for you, which describes this apartment itself, as well as the method by which it was possible to rent it for only 4 euros per day.

In general, a modern apartment in the Russian capital, not far from one of the local metro stations, can be rented for 25-35 dollars per day. Of course, if you wish, you can find an apartment for a smaller amount. However, I repeat: it is difficult to move around Moscow without the metro, so it is very important that the option you choose is within walking distance of one or another station.

You can find the best options and get a small bonus upon registration on the website AIRBNB. And do not forget that this site has its own discount coupons and promo codes, by entering which you can reduce the cost of the selected housing by 11 or even 50 dollars in two clicks.

Hotels in the Russian capital

There are also a lot of hotels and hotels in Moscow. But, if you choose this option, be sure to remember that the same number on different sites can cost completely different things! Therefore, it is best to look for options through search engine sites (for example, such as RoomGuru). These services allow you to compare prices in different booking systems and book hotels exactly where they are the cheapest.

Moscow is many-sided and grandiose, each time it turns to the traveler with thousands of different sides. There are multi-colored domes Orthodox churches side by side with monumental skyscrapers in the style of "Stalin's Empire". The rich estates of the aristocratic families of the Russian Empire stand next to trendy restaurants and clubs, the spiers of the glass skyscrapers of the business districts sparkle against the backdrop of the picturesque Kutuzovsky Prospekt.

Moscow has a huge number of cultural objects - more than 400 museums, about a thousand monuments, 130 theaters and dozens of concert halls. Most of the events of the social life of the country, from premieres to international exhibitions, take place in the capital. You need to come to Moscow for a long time to feel the spirit and energy of this dynamic city.

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What to see and where to go in Moscow?

The most interesting and Beautiful places for walks. Photos and a short description.

The most recognizable and visited places in the Russian capital. The red towers of the Kremlin crowned with stars are an established brand, a symbol of Moscow. Since the 12th century, the Kremlin has served defensive structure, over the centuries it has repeatedly burned and rebuilt. Red Square has repeatedly become the site of important state events. It hosted public meetings, fairs, parades, and various cultural events.

The cathedral was founded by order of Ivan the Terrible as gratitude to the Lord for help in the capture of Kazan. Initially, the building had golden domes and red and white walls. After a fire in the 18th century, as a result of restoration, the temple was decorated in bright colors and now it towers over Red Square like a multi-colored gingerbread. The name was given in honor of the holy fool Basil the Blessed, who collected part of the money for the construction of the temple and transferred it to Ivan the Terrible.

The business district of the capital, consisting of modern skyscrapers of futuristic design. The project is unique both for Russia and for the whole of Eastern Europe. The most high tower of the Federation complex reaches a height of 235 meters, other structures have also been given their own names. Moscow City was nicknamed "Moscow Manhattan", the quarter was conceived as the Russian analogue of the London and New York business districts.

The Cathedral of Moscow, where the Patriarch conducts divine services. The temple was built in honor of the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812 according to the design of Konstantin Ton, the work lasted more than forty years. During Soviet times, the building was blown up, and the Palace of Soviets appeared in its place, and later, the Moskva pool. The cathedral was rebuilt in 1994-1997. and now has the maximum external resemblance to the original.

The oldest convent in the capital. According to legend, it stands on the spot where, during the reign of the Golden Horde, girls were selected to be sent into slavery. The monastery was founded in 1524 by Vasily III. Subsequently, many royal persons, as well as girls from princely and boyar families, took the tonsure in the monastery. Many came here against their will. In architectural terms, the monastery is a real fortress with powerful walls.

Temple of the 16th century on the banks of the Moskva River in the territory park complex in Kolomna. Presumably, the Italian architect Petrok Maly took part in the construction of the building. The church is one of the first samples of stone hipped temples in Rus'. The structure was built in the form of an equal-ended cross with a 62-meter bell tower. The architecture of the temple is considered unique.

The main Catholic cathedral in Moscow, built in the Neo-Gothic style at the expense of the Polish community. The main buildings were erected at the beginning of the 20th century according to the project of F. O. Bogdanovich-Dvorzhetsky. The cathedral is a typical example of the architecture of Catholic churches - lancet arches, soaring figured towers, colored stained-glass windows. Organ music concerts and other cultural events are constantly held in the temple.

Palace and park ensemble, covering an area of ​​more than 100 hectares, is located in the south of the capital. All buildings were created in the 18th century in the pseudo-Gothic or Russian Gothic architectural style. Previously, the ensemble served as the royal residence. Today, the park houses exhibitions, museums, concert halls, greenhouses. Thanks to the beautiful landscape, the Tsaritsyno ensemble has become a popular place for wedding photo shoots.

The wooden palace in Kolomenskoye Park, which belonged to Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. It opened to the public in 2010. The building was founded in the 17th century, its appearance was conceived in such a way as to emphasize the power of the Russian state and the greatness of the tsar. The interior decoration was opulent and luxurious. Under Catherine II, the palace was dismantled, but its detailed drawings were previously made. According to these drawings, the complex was completely restored later.

An attraction of the New Age in the spirit of Russian architecture of the 17th century, a stylized residence of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. The ensemble was built according to old sketches and drawings. The Kremlin appeared in 2007 near Partizanskaya metro station. There are craft shops, museums, taverns, a church on the territory. The Kremlin was designed by A.F. Ushakov as an attraction to attract tourists.

The mansion of the XVIII century, which belonged to the count family of Sheremetevs. The magnificent estate, surrounded by a landscaped park, was used for magnificent receptions, balls, festivities and theatrical performances. The museum on the territory of the complex exhibits one of the world's largest collections of ceramics. Exhibitions, concerts, festivities in old Russian traditions are constantly held in Kuskovo.

An architectural monument of the 17th century in the Tagansky district of the capital. Since 1991, it has been serving as a patriarchal residence. The Department for Youth Affairs of the Russian Orthodox Church is also located here. The history of the place began in the 13th century. At first, a monastery was located here, and then the residence of higher clergy. Krutitsy Compound is a place where you can imagine what Moscow looked like in past centuries.

The main opera stage of the country and one of the best theaters in the world. The theater was built in 1825, but in 1853 the building burned down. Three years later, the Bolshoi was rebuilt. Large-scale reconstructions were carried out in 1886-1893, in 1958 and in 2005-2011. The monumental building of the theater is decorated with massive columns, the interior decoration is striking in luxury. The crystal chandelier in the main auditorium deserves special attention.

An art museum with a rich collection, founded by the merchant family Tretyakov. In 1861, in his will, Pavel Tretyakov transferred the family gallery to the city and determined the amount of money for its maintenance. In 1893, the museum officially opened to the public. The Tretyakov Gallery is the largest (more than 180 thousand exhibits) collection of Russian painting, engraving, icon painting.

It is located on Red Square and is one of the main metropolitan museums. In countless halls, collections covering all eras in Russian history from ancient times to the 20th century. Extensive expositions relating to the history of other states are also presented. The museum was founded by order of Alexander II in 1872. In 1990, the building was included in the UNESCO heritage list along with Red Square.

The circus was built in 1880 with the money of the merchant Danilov. From the very opening, the administration tried to invite only the best teams and attract more visitors to the performances. In 1996, in honor of the 75th artist Yu. Nikulin, the circus was given the name "Moscow Nikulin Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard." The auditorium is designed for 2000 people, modern equipment is used during performances.

The museum gallery was opened in 1913, the basis of the collection was exhibits from the collection of the Cabinet of Fine Arts and Antiquities of Moscow University. Later, original samples of the culture of Ancient Egypt were acquired. During the 20th century, the museum developed and expanded, and now it contains about 700 exhibits. Various exhibitions of world-famous authors are constantly held in the halls.

Museum cold war located at a depth of 65 meters underground. The bunker was built in the middle of the 20th century, it was conceived as a completely autonomous shelter in case of a sudden nuclear strike. A supply of water and food was stored here for a long time. The entrance to the museum is a one and a half ton door, behind which a long staircase begins. Visitors can explore the interior of the bunker during a guided tour and watch a film about the Cold War.

Park complex with memorials dedicated to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945. Before construction began in 1987, the hill on Poklonnaya Gora was partially demolished. The park officially opened in 1995. The central monument is an obelisk crowned with a statue of the goddess Nike, 141.8 meters high. In 2009-2010 the Eternal Flame burned here, transferred for the period of reconstruction from the Alexander Garden.

Sparrow Hills are considered the main observation deck of Moscow, from where you can see the valley of the Moskva River, Luzhniki, Stalinist skyscrapers and skyscrapers of Moscow City. Nearby is the building of Moscow State University. The park area of ​​Sparrow Hills - perfect place for walking, cycling and rollerblading, jogging. Moscow bikers have been gathering near the observation deck for many years.

A large park area in the North-East of the capital with numerous exhibition pavilions, well-groomed alleys, fountains, cafes, concert venues. VDNKh is one of the most popular weekend getaways for citizens. Here you can visit the aquarium, the historical pavilion, innovative exhibitions, farmers' markets, a theater and even a "port" with a pool and a beach. There are many cyclists, roller skaters and other athletes at VDNKh.

The TV tower is another important symbol of the capital. The tower provides TV broadcasting to the whole of Russia, TV studios and offices of the main channels are located here. The building reaches a height of 540 meters. The Ostankino Tower was built in the period 1963-1967, at that time it was considered the tallest building in Europe. For visitors, there are special excursions to the tower with a visit to the observation deck.

Arched gates on Kutuzovsky Prospekt, erected in honor of the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812. The structure was built according to the design of the architect Beauvais in 1829-1834, later in 1936 the arch was dismantled. The reconstructed gate reappeared on the avenue only in 1968. The inscription on the upper part of the old structure glorified the deeds of Alexander I in Russian and Latin, the new inscription immortalized the feat of Russian soldiers in 1812.

Seven high-rise buildings built in the pompous "Stalinist Empire" style in the middle of the 20th century. These unique buildings, as planned by the leader, were supposed to symbolize the power and greatness of Moscow and the entire USSR. The buildings house the University of Moscow State University, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hotels, residential apartments. In Soviet times, housing in these elite houses was distributed only to prominent scientists and statesmen.

It is located on Red Square and is one of its main attractions. The history of the building began in the 19th century with the opening malls. Over the course of the 20th century, GUM gradually became the main and most coveted store in the country - all business travelers tend to get into it in order to purchase scarce goods. Nowadays, GUM is a territory of expensive boutiques, historical shops and author's showrooms.

The famous walking boulevard of the capital, where, surrounded by charming Moscow mansions of previous centuries, street performers perform and artists draw portraits. A large number of souvenir shops, restaurants and small interesting museums are concentrated on the Arbat. The street enters compulsory program visits for foreign tourists, so here they can be seen in considerable numbers.

Small park in the city center popular place for walks with the locals. The garden was founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist Y. Shchukin at the end of the 19th century. The last major renovation took place in the late 1990s. XX century. There are three theaters and an open stage for summer concerts. In the warm season, festivals and various events are often held here, attracting many visitors.

A large area of ​​arts, located on the Crimean embankment. The art zone includes outdoor exhibitions, landscaped gardens, fountains, contemporary art objects and numerous walking paths. The Crimean embankment itself is a picturesque pedestrian zone on the banks of the Moscow River, cozy and romantic place, which quickly gained popularity among tourists and Muscovites themselves.

Numerous art workshops, galleries, design studios, exhibition halls occupying the former building of the Krasny Oktyabr confectionery factory. This is a kind of bohemian center of the capital, where events are constantly taking place with the participation of the fashionable public and famous people. The red brick factory building itself is a classic example of industrial architecture of the early 20th century.

The park is located on the embankment of the Moscow River. IN last years the place has changed and has become a point of attraction for the advanced public. Ecological events, vegetarian festivals, skateboarding competitions and other events are constantly organized here. The park often becomes a venue for large-scale city holidays. In winter, a skating rink has been operating on the territory for several years.

As often happens, we judge this or that city only by its main sights. However, any city, like any person, the more you get to know it, the more it opens up with new, unexpected facets. Below are 10 must-see places in Moscow. They are very interesting for understanding the many-sided image of the capital.

Planetarium

The restored planetarium is of great interest to both adults and children. Anyone will find something to do here. There is a stereo cinema, as well as a small star hall, where there are dynamic chairs. The planetarium is proud of the largest dome-screen in Europe, which shows pictures of the starry sky. There are 2 halls

Lunarium, where you can learn in a playful way about the refraction of light, gravity, the creation of black holes, craters, etc. Everything can be twisted, twisted, shaken, touched. At the Astroplatform you will be told a lot of interesting things about the moon, the starry sky, and time zones.

The planetarium is located on the street. Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya at 5, building 1. Walking distance from Krasnopresnenskaya or Barrikadnaya metro station. Opening hours - 9–21 (on weekends until 22).

A ticket costs from 80 to 600 rubles.

Ostankino Tower

It has long been a real symbol of the capital. Now there is a great opportunity to visit not only its open (at a height of 340 m) and closed (at a height of 337 m) observation platforms, but also to be in a museum, and then have lunch in a restaurant right under the clouds.

Sightseeing tours are held daily from 10 am to 10 pm.

The viewing radius in good clear weather is 60 km. The TV tower itself, 540 meters high, weighs 55,000 tons. Do you know that the Ostankino TV tower is an image of a ten-petalled inverted lily?

The tower is allowed only with an identity document. Tickets can be purchased before the start of the session after registration.

Address: st. Akademika Koroleva, 15, building 2. From VDNKh or Alekseevskaya metro station by any trolleybus.

Observation deck Moscow-City

Now it is not necessary to go abroad to see skyscrapers. Moscow has its own. They have become her permanent attraction.

The Moscow-City project can certainly be called the most ambitious and expensive long-term construction in Russia. Many are still debating about its expediency and its appearance, which distorts the historical appearance of the capital. However, Moscow is so diverse that the high-tech architectural cacophony has become its modern feature.

Moscow can now be seen in all its glory from a bird's eye view. One of the observation platforms is located on the 58th floor of the Empire Tower. From here you can clearly see Moscow State University. M.V. Lomonosov, Ostankino TV tower, White House, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, etc.

From the Delovoy Tsentr or Vystavochnaya metro station, you need to go to the Afimall City shopping and entertainment center, go up to the 2nd floor and walk to the southern entrance of the Empire tower. Tickets are sold at the Reception Desk.

Apothecary garden

It is located at 26 Prospekt Mira, building 1 and is the oldest botanical garden Russia. We can say with confidence about it: it is the most informative, well-groomed, conveniently located, photogenic and cozy.

It was founded by Peter I for the cultivation of medicinal plants in 1706, and in 1805 it was bought by Moscow State University. Of course, he experienced with the country different times, but always fulfilled a noble mission: he talked about the world of plants on Earth.

Summer always reigns in his greenhouses. It is especially pleasant to visit them on frosty winter days. In the Palm Greenhouse you can see a large collection of orchids from around the world. They grow among huge bananas, age-old palms and tropical vines. 1500 species of succulents will not leave anyone indifferent. Moreover, now some plants can even be touched.

Museum "House on the Embankment"

It is the only museum of its kind in the country and one of the few of its kind in the world. The atmosphere of the 30s is recreated here. 20th century based on materials from the history of the house and its inhabitants - photographs, interior items, books, personal items and documents.

The decision to build a house was made in 1927 due to the fact that in Moscow there was not enough housing for responsible party workers. In 1931, the first residents were party leaders, scientists, old Bolsheviks, Heroes

Soviet Union and Socialist Labor, famous writers, heroes of the war in Spain, etc. Among the residents of the house in different years were Alliluyeva, Aroseva, Demyan Bedny, Zhukov, Kosygin, Lepeshinskaya, Rykov, Tukhachevsky, Khrushchev and others.

The house was built in the style of late constructivism according to the project of B. Iofan, who conceived it in red, like the Kremlin. But due to lack of funds, the house was built gray. In total, it has 24 entrances, 12 floors and 505 apartments.

The museum is small in area and occupies one apartment. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 6.30 pm, Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm, weekends from 11 am to 6 pm.

Get to the stop. "Drummer Cinema" from m. Polyanka, Library. Lenin or Oktyabrskaya on any trolleybus. Address: st. Serafimovich, house 2, entrance 1.

Museum "Lights of Moscow"

There is another interesting place in Armenian lane, 3-5, building 1, which is worth a visit - this is the Moscow Lights Museum. It is hidden in a cozy park. Ring the intercom and go down to the basement. You will be given a remote control and an interesting program about the museum. The remote control is needed in order to turn on and off the fancy lanterns-exhibits, thereby creating the atmosphere of bygone times.

Once on the second floor, you will see the recreated life of apartments from different times and lighting fixtures. The museum is small but informative. The inspection fee is a symbolic 30-130 rubles. Works from 11 to 18.

You can get there on foot from metro station Lubyanka, Kuznetsky Most or Kitay-gorod.

Museum of Musical Culture named after M.I. Glinka

This museum has no analogues in the world and is a true treasure trove of musical culture monuments. Here you can find musical editions, and literary manuscripts, and studies on the history of culture, and rare books. The museum keeps letters, autographs, documents related to the work of Russian and foreign musical figures.

The museum is especially proud of its unique collection musical instruments peoples of the world, including the stringed instruments-masterpieces of Stradivari, the Amati and Guarneri families.

Located on st. Fadeeva, 4. From the Mayakovskaya and Novoslobodskaya metro stations - to the troll. 3, 47 to the stop. Museum of Musical Culture, troll. "B" or 10 to the stop. "Vorotnikovsky Lane".

Peredelkino

Peredelkino is such a unique place that you can enjoy nature and landscapes, admire the beauty Orthodox churches in the residence of the Patriarch and plunge into the literary world. You need to get here for the whole day.

The village is located 5 km from the Moscow Ring Road in the south-west of Moscow. You can get there by train.

The writer's town with its museums of Pasternak, Chukovsky, Okudzhava is a materialized history of Soviet literature.

Restaurant "In the Dark?!"

This restaurant is for those who like to visit original places. Dinner will be held in pitch darkness, and blind waiters will serve. The restaurant was founded by an ophthalmologist to help the blind find their place in life.

The sighted and the blind change places here. The restaurant has 4 halls, but the main one is dark. You must first choose one of 5 sets worth 2,000 rubles for dinner: blue (fish), red (meat), yellow (Japanese), green (vegetarian), or white (assorted).

Then you leave things in the safe. Dinner in complete darkness will take you 2 hours. They say that people in the dark behave the same way - they get to know each other more willingly, speak louder and joke more often. In the dark, hearing, smell, touch, and taste become more acute.

From m. Novoslobodskaya or Dostoevskaya to the street. October, 2/4.

Savvinskoye Compound

Few Muscovites know about its existence, because it is hidden from the eyes of passers-by, while being in the very center. Passing along Tverskaya, be sure to look into the arch of house number 6.

Will open before you beautiful monument architecture, which was built in 1907 by the architect Kuznetsov in a fabulous Russian style with decorative elements of Baroque and Art Nouveau. Compound - profitable house of the Savvinsky monastery. I wonder what it's up to

1937 was located directly on Tverskaya. In 1938-40. the houses on the even side of the street were to be relocated to the north. Many buildings were mercilessly demolished, but the Savvinsky Metochion was lucky - with the help of a special technology developed by engineer Handel, it was moved deep into the quarter to a new foundation. It's hard to imagine, but the building weighing 23,000 tons was moved on the night of November 4, 1939. Moreover, what is absolutely surprising - without the resettlement of its residents.