Places to see in a holiday in Moscow
February 7, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Moscow is the perfect destination for a getaway from the city because of its rich historical and cultural sites – enough to fill a week's holiday several times.
One of the most popular attractions in Moscow is the Cathedral of St. Basil, who has long been a symbol of Russian culture in general, in the eyes of the international community. Colored domes of the structure, bright dazzling towers and arches, which contain a fascinating fusion of Eastern and Western design, are a must for those who have a break from Moscow.
Elsewhere in Red Square is the Kremlin, a fortress and palace surrounded by towers and a museum houses impressive arsenal, while visitors can see the tomb of Lenin – complete with the embalmed body of the leader – in the mausoleum nearby.
History buffs will also want to visit the State Historical Museum, a magnificent building that houses exhibitions, including a boat and a coin collection, comprising some 1.7 million different pieces of the coin.
Other popular sites include the Cathedral of Christ the Savior Cathedral largest of its kind in the country, and the Arc de Triomphe and the Novodevichy convent and cemetery.
Fans of the arts must make sure your visit coincides with a ballet performance at the Bolshoi Theater, famous Chekhov or work in the Moscow Art Theater. The Tretyakov Gallery is one of the most impressive art galleries in the world, while children and adults alike are sure to enjoy a trip to the Great Moscow Circus.
Food lovers, meanwhile, is much more to delight their palates in many Moscow restaurants that serve cuisine ranging from traditional and modern Russian tariffs making the dishes from across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Only some culinary highlights are Annyushka, a tram that runs along the Prudy Chistye while serving simple cuisine and Café Pushkin, an establishment offering high end only the best Russian and French food.
In terms of nightlife, Moscow is well endowed in terms of bars, pubs and clubs for all tastes. Music lovers will also be interested in knowing that the capital has many places of cooking for the bands and artists from many different genera.