By
Annushka Turanna
Moscow is believed to be a very expensive city. However, it's
amazing to discover how much it can offer for those traveling on a
budget. Many of Moscow attractions are free for a visitor and yet they
are among must-see
sights of the city.
Streets and squares
Moscow is a beautiful old city; it's nice to walk around it to feel the flavor of its history. Explore the famous Red square with its majestic architectural ensemble, walk along Tverskaya and Arbat sreets, go to Lubanka square to see the notorious KGB house. Sparrow Hills offer a breathtaking panoramic view of Moscow. Not far from the observation platform you'll see a majestic building of Moscow State University
Moscow historic shops
Probably the most well-known shop in Moscow is GUM (GUM is the abbreviation for the State Department Store). This elegant building is one of the main attractions on Red square. Gum was built in 1888-93 in the Russian historic style and it was in fact the first department store in Moscow. Luckily this building has survived up to now; it strikes our imagination with beautiful interior and extremely high prices. Another famous shop is Eliseevsky grocery store on Tverskaya street. It was founded by a tradesman Grigory Eliseev more then 100 years ago. Entering this grocery store you feel like a guest at the reception in a rich palace. Eliseevsky Grocery store attracts visitors not only with delicacies but also with fabulous Art Noneau interiors.
Lenin's mausoleum
The leader of the October Revolution was buried in a granite mausoleum on Red Square. Despite debates in Perestroika times his body is still kept in the tomb. The mausoleum is open for the visitors and can be viewed 10 am-1 pm every day except Monday and Friday. Behind the tomb are graves of the Soviet leaders (Stalin, Brezhnev, Andropov and others except Khrushev), notable politicians, military leaders, cosmonauts and scientists. The mausoleum is a popular tourist destination so in high season it might take you more then an hour to stand in line.
Christ the Savior Cathedral
Christ the Saviour Cathedral is the biggest Eastern Orthodox Church in the world. The original old cathedral was built in the 19th century to celebrate the victory over Napoleon. It was blown up in 1931. The majestic building was reconstructed in 2000, it has become the symbol of the redemption for the sins of the previous century. Today this is the main church of Moscow and it fascinates its visitors with majestic interiors.
Moscow museums
Here're some interesting museums that are free for visitors.
Gorky museum. The famous Soviet writer Maxim Gorky used to live here. But this museum is interesting not only for literature lovers; it attracts those who love arts. This house is really a unique building, one of the finest examples of Art Noveau in Moscow. It was designed by the talented architect Fyodor Shekhtel in 1900. The house is worth seeing for its fabulous decor.
The museum of Christ the Savior Cathedral. Under the cathedral is the gallery that tells the story of this place. Here one can find lots of interesting old photos showing old Moscow, Soviet projects of the Palace of the Soviets, swimming pool that used to be here. Part of the gallery offer temporary art and photo exhibitions.
The museum of unique dolls has Russian and European dolls, some rarities are more then 300 years old.
Parks and Gardens
Kolomenskoye is the former summer residence of the Russian tsars and one of the most picturesque sites in Moscow. Here one can see a unique ensemble of Old Russian architecture. The truly amazing is the Church of the Ascension. (UNESCO's World Heritage Site). Tsaritsino is a landscape park and a royal residence designed for Catherine the Great. VDNKh is a park with magnificent soviet pavilions glorifying the achievements of the Soviet industry and culture. The visitors don't pay to get inside theses parks although one needs to pay to visit museums
sights of the city.
Streets and squares
Moscow is a beautiful old city; it's nice to walk around it to feel the flavor of its history. Explore the famous Red square with its majestic architectural ensemble, walk along Tverskaya and Arbat sreets, go to Lubanka square to see the notorious KGB house. Sparrow Hills offer a breathtaking panoramic view of Moscow. Not far from the observation platform you'll see a majestic building of Moscow State University
Moscow historic shops
Probably the most well-known shop in Moscow is GUM (GUM is the abbreviation for the State Department Store). This elegant building is one of the main attractions on Red square. Gum was built in 1888-93 in the Russian historic style and it was in fact the first department store in Moscow. Luckily this building has survived up to now; it strikes our imagination with beautiful interior and extremely high prices. Another famous shop is Eliseevsky grocery store on Tverskaya street. It was founded by a tradesman Grigory Eliseev more then 100 years ago. Entering this grocery store you feel like a guest at the reception in a rich palace. Eliseevsky Grocery store attracts visitors not only with delicacies but also with fabulous Art Noneau interiors.
Lenin's mausoleum
The leader of the October Revolution was buried in a granite mausoleum on Red Square. Despite debates in Perestroika times his body is still kept in the tomb. The mausoleum is open for the visitors and can be viewed 10 am-1 pm every day except Monday and Friday. Behind the tomb are graves of the Soviet leaders (Stalin, Brezhnev, Andropov and others except Khrushev), notable politicians, military leaders, cosmonauts and scientists. The mausoleum is a popular tourist destination so in high season it might take you more then an hour to stand in line.
Christ the Savior Cathedral
Christ the Saviour Cathedral is the biggest Eastern Orthodox Church in the world. The original old cathedral was built in the 19th century to celebrate the victory over Napoleon. It was blown up in 1931. The majestic building was reconstructed in 2000, it has become the symbol of the redemption for the sins of the previous century. Today this is the main church of Moscow and it fascinates its visitors with majestic interiors.
Moscow museums
Here're some interesting museums that are free for visitors.
Gorky museum. The famous Soviet writer Maxim Gorky used to live here. But this museum is interesting not only for literature lovers; it attracts those who love arts. This house is really a unique building, one of the finest examples of Art Noveau in Moscow. It was designed by the talented architect Fyodor Shekhtel in 1900. The house is worth seeing for its fabulous decor.
The museum of Christ the Savior Cathedral. Under the cathedral is the gallery that tells the story of this place. Here one can find lots of interesting old photos showing old Moscow, Soviet projects of the Palace of the Soviets, swimming pool that used to be here. Part of the gallery offer temporary art and photo exhibitions.
The museum of unique dolls has Russian and European dolls, some rarities are more then 300 years old.
Parks and Gardens
Kolomenskoye is the former summer residence of the Russian tsars and one of the most picturesque sites in Moscow. Here one can see a unique ensemble of Old Russian architecture. The truly amazing is the Church of the Ascension. (UNESCO's World Heritage Site). Tsaritsino is a landscape park and a royal residence designed for Catherine the Great. VDNKh is a park with magnificent soviet pavilions glorifying the achievements of the Soviet industry and culture. The visitors don't pay to get inside theses parks although one needs to pay to visit museums
Annushka works as a Moscow tour guide. She invites travelers to visit the capital of Russia. Learn more about Moscow! http://www.bridgetomoscow.com/
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