Sightseeing in Moscow - what to see. Complete travel guide

Several months of comprehensive tours will not be enough to explore all the landmarks and sights of Moscow. Hundreds of museums and architectural landmarks and monuments, majestic squares …
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Moscow features as many entertaining centers as landmarks and sights. Open air leisure and recreation enthusiasts will love local parks and gardens. The Tsaritsyno museum and reserve is of …
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1. Tourists are advised to determine a range of landmarks and sights for visiting just before the trip. Each tourist information center offers great many of excursions and tours being a real …
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Everyone can spend a great time in Moscow regardless of their personal preferences and interests. Tired of visiting classic museums and exhibitions? Then it’s time to have a look at …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Moscow and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Moscow
♥ Shopping area ' Tretyakov Drive' Moscow, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Novy Arbat street' Moscow, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Arbat street' Moscow, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Leninsky Avenue' Moscow, 9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Tretyakov Drive' Moscow, 0.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Novy Arbat street' Moscow, 1.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Arbat street' Moscow, 1.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Leninsky Avenue' Moscow, 9 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Moscow
♥ Castle 'Moscow Kremlin' , 0.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Donskoy Monastery' , 4.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'New Jerusalem Monastery' , 51.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius' , 69.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Vysotsky Monastery' , 95.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Moscow Kremlin' , 0.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Donskoy Monastery' , 4.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'New Jerusalem Monastery' , 51.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius' , 69.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Vysotsky Monastery' , 95.4 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Moscow
♥ National Park 'Losiny Ostrov' , 18.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Plescheevo Ozero' , 132.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Losiny Ostrov' , 18.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Plescheevo Ozero' , 132.6 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Moscow and around
♥ Art museum 'Kremlin Armoury' Moscow, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'State Historical Museum' Moscow, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Pushkin Museum' Moscow, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'State Tretyakov Gallery' Moscow, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Moscow House of Photography' Moscow, 1.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kremlin Armoury' Moscow, 0.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'State Historical Museum' Moscow, 0.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Pushkin Museum' Moscow, 0.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'State Tretyakov Gallery' Moscow, 1.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Moscow House of Photography' Moscow, 1.6 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Moscow from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Hovrinskaya Hospital
From the series “Deserted Places Causing the Feeling of Chill”
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Distance from Moscow center - 14.7 km.
In recent decades, the abandoned hospital attracted stalkers and extreme tourists. In a certain period of time, training of rescue service officers was carried there. The unfinished hospital is considered unsafe, not only because of its dilapidated state. The building attracts both curious tourists and looters. In recent years, the grim building of Hovrinskaya hospital is under heavy guard, so it’s not easy to get to its territory. According to reports, the huge building will be dismantled in the coming years. …
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Palace Of Soviets
From the series “Famous unfinished buildings ”
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Distance from Moscow center - 13.8 km.
The petrol station is an example of the Art Deco architectural style. You can see quite a few architectural monuments of this style in modern Moscow. You can see examples of architectural projects of the Palace of Soviets in many museums in Moscow dedicated to the post-revolutionary history of the capital. A major competition was announced before construction began in 1930. The best country’s architects took part in it. All of them presented their best projects. But none of them was implemented in the end. …
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Kaspersky Lab
From the series “Futuristic buildings of IT companies”
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Distance from Moscow center - 12.7 km.
Specialists of the well-known company ABD Architects worked on the design of the office. There are unusual bright finishing elements, original furniture of non-standard shapes, unusual lighting fixtures in a futuristic style, and other design elements in all rooms. Not only comfortable workrooms but also everything employees of Kaspersky lab need for a good rest is equipped in huge office buildings. There is a large gym, many cozy spaces for relaxing with upholstered furniture, and even an equipped kitchen here. Adherents of a healthy diet can prepare their meals here. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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02.10.2023
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.

02.10.2023
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