{"id":672192,"date":"2022-08-23T10:31:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T07:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=672192"},"modified":"2022-08-23T10:41:32","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T07:41:32","slug":"what-to-see-in-moscow-in-the-first-place-route-photo-description-map","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/what-to-see-in-moscow-in-the-first-place-route-photo-description-map\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in Moscow in the first place – route, photo, description, map"},"content":{"rendered":"

For whatever purpose we come to Moscow, we will definitely spend some time exploring interesting places in the capital. What to see in Moscow first of all? Difficult question, but let's try to answer it. So, we offer a list, photo<\/a>s, descriptions and ratings of the best sights in the capital that should not be missed.<\/p>\n

the Moscow<\/a> Kremlin<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

It is impossible not to visit the Kremlin – this is the “heart of the capital”. Moreover, the tickets that you purchase will allow you to see a lot. True, after the Soviet period, out of 50 historical buildings, only half remained here. You will enter the territory of the Kremlin through the Kutafya tower.<\/p>\n

Inspect the cathedrals, which are the “pearls” of Russia<\/a>n architecture – Assumption, Annunciation and Arkhangelsk, admire the bell tower of Ivan the Great. You can also take pictures with the Tsar Cannon and the Tsar Bell.<\/p>\n

Next to the relatively modern building of the State Kremlin Palace (1961) is the Senate, where the first persons of the USSR worked. The Faceted and Armory Chambers will attract attention (the latter also house<\/a>s the Diamond Fund<\/a>). Falcons and hawks live in the Tainitsky Garden, which were brought in to chase pigeons from the territory of the Kremlin.<\/p>\n

the Red Square<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

One of the oldest and certainly the most famous square in our country. Once it was wooden, and since this area often burned, the area was called another name – “Fire”. Only in the 19th century it was paved with stone.<\/p>\n

Walking along the cobblestones of Red Square is already touching history<\/a>. There is also the Historical Museum and the beautiful St. Basil's Cathedral<\/a>, named after the famous holy fool who lived during the time of Ivan the Terrible. Basil was never afraid to tell the king the truth. By the way, the official name of the temple is different – Intercession on the Moat.<\/p>\n

Opposite the Kremlin is GUM – the main department store, located on the site of the old Upper Trading Rows. Optionally, you can see the mausoleum of V.I. Lenin – in the Soviet years it was a real place of pilgrimage.<\/p>\n

And of course, you will want to take a picture next to the famous monument to Minin and Pozharsky. It should be remembered that only amateur cameras are allowed on Red Square. With professional photographic equipment, you will need to obtain a special permit.<\/p>\n

Tverskaya and Old Arbat streets<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

Without walking along these most famous streets, it is difficult to fully feel that you have been in the capital. Where Tverskaya Street is now located, in the 14th century. ran the way from the Kremlin to Tver, hence the name.<\/p>\n

Later, Tverskaya became the most “popular” street in the capital, and it was almost impossible for mere mortals to settle on it. The houses of the richest residents and persons close to the court were located here. There were only 5 churches here.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, during the Soviet period, many historically significant buildings were demolished. But even today you will see the exhibition hall “New Manege”, the Yermolova Theater, the Chekhov Theater, the monument to Yuri Dolgoruky on Tverskaya Square and the City Hall building.<\/p>\n

In addition, there are memorial plaques on almost every house here. The most famous poets, writers, artists, statesmen lived and worked on Tverskaya.<\/p>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

Someone still perceives the Arbat as a kind of market where you can buy souvenirs<\/a>. Therefore, it will be even better if you find yourself here with a modest amount in your pocket and do not pay attention exclusively to outlets. Here you can wander around, looking at every house (the street is pedestrian, there is no transport here). There are many artists here, they draw and sell their paintings, and there are also a lot of souvenirs, but the main thing is that the Arbat is a living history.<\/p>\n

Representatives of such famous noble families as Sheremetevs and Golitsyns lived here, this street remembers Alexander Pushkin, Leo Tolstoy, Konstantin Balmont, Marina Tsvetaeva, Andrei Bely. In one of the Arbat lanes there is a house where Bulat Okudzhava grew up, and now there is a monument to the bard on the Arbat. And the fans freeze for a long time at the Wall of Tsoi, covered with quotes from his songs.<\/p>\n

Cathedral of Christ the Savior<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

In this main temple of Russia, the Patriarch himself leads the services on holidays. Bishops' cathedrals also gather here. But guests can also see the Cathedral of Christ the Savior<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It is recommended to come here as part of an excursion to learn more interesting facts. It is called the “temple-monument”, “temple-martyr”… it was originally built at the end of the 19th century. in honor of the heroes of the Patriotic War of 1812, designed by Konstantin Ton. Its construction took almost 50 years.<\/p>\n

Under Stalin, the temple was blown up, it had to give way to the Court of Soviets, but the Great Patriotic War prevented this project from being realized. In subsequent years, the Moskva pool was located here. In the early 90s of the last century, the temple was decided to be restored. The final stage of the work was led by Zurab Tsereteli. As a result, the temple differs in many ways from its predecessor.<\/p>\n

Monasteries: Novodevichy, Donskoy, Novospassky<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

The Novodevichy Convent was founded in the 16th century. Grand Duke Vasily III, after Smolensk returned to the Moscow principality. Its name is probably due to the fact that the monastery was intended for girls, and since there was already an older monastery in the capital, the prefix “new” appeared. Girls and women from noble families, including the royal family, found shelter here. During the war of 1812 the monastery miraculously was not blown up. During the years of Soviet power, Novodevichy was naturally closed.<\/p>\n

Today it exists as part of the Historical Museum<\/a>, and services are held there at the same time. Rare icons and books are stored here, starting from the 16th century. Of particular interest is the cemetery at the monastery, where Gogol, Chekhov and other famous people are buried.<\/p>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

Donskoy Monastery. According to legend, in 1591 the icon of the Don Mother of God saved Moscow from the troops of Khan Kazy Giray. In honor of the miraculous image, the monastery was founded. Its architectural structures were erected under Princess Sophia, Peter the Great and other rulers.<\/p>\n

After the revolution, the Museum of Architecture was located here. The monks came here again in 1991. In 1992, the tomb of Patriarch Tikhon was found here. Famous military men, writers, representatives of noble families lie in the cemetery at the monastery. The Novospassky Monastery was founded in the middle of the 15th century.<\/p>\n

It protected the city from the south-east with its powerful walls: at first wooden, and starting from the 17th century. – stone. Notable boyars, including those from the Romanov family, were buried in the cemetery at the monastery. In the 90s, their tomb was restored.<\/p>\n

Estates: Tsaritsyno, Kuskovo, Arkhangelskoye, Ostankino<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

Tsaritsyno is a palace and park ensemble in pseudo-Gothic style, which was founded at the end of the 18th century. by order of Catherine P. 2 famous architects worked on its creation: Bazhenov and Kazakov. Now here is a museum-reserve. Kuskovo is the former possession of the Sheremetevs.<\/p>\n

To visit it, you need to go to the south of the city. Several buildings of the 18th century have been preserved here, including the palace, where there are many elements of the interior of the past and paintings by domestic and foreign masters.<\/p>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

Arkhangelskoye is also a palace and park ensemble. Walking here is very pleasant, so it's better to come in the morning – and for the whole day, so that you can take your time to explore 3 parks: Italian, French and English. Pay attention to the palace itself, the temple-tomb of the Yusupovs, the temple of Michael the Archangel, erected back in the 17th century, and the so-called Tower of the Old Sorceress.<\/p>\n

Ostankino is a magnificent ensemble of the 18th century. It was built according to the plan of Count Nikolai Sheremetev. The palace became his summer residence, and the theater was the center of the ensemble. Famous architects worked on the creation of Ostankino, and eminent gardeners laid out and cared for the park. Here is the famous ancient temple of the Life-Giving Trinity.<\/p>\n

Museums<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

The Tretyakov Gallery – the world famous museum was opened in the middle of the 19th century. entrepreneur and philanthropist Pavel Tretyakov. First, he began to collect a collection of paintings, and then donated it to Moscow.<\/p>\n

Today, here you can see the rarest icons, paintings and sculptures by great masters. The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts was opened in 1912. Works of foreign masters of art are collected here, from ancient times to the present day.<\/p>\n

The complex includes about 3 dozen buildings and structures, and its collection includes about 700 thousand exhibits.<\/p>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

Historical Museum<\/a> – founded by order of the emperor at the end of the 19th century. A special building was built for him on Red Square – an unprecedented case. By the early 2000s, after restoration, the museum acquired its original appearance. It stores over 5 million exhibits that tell about the history of our country from ancient times to the beginning of the 20th century. The Museum of Cosmonautics was opened in 1981 in honor of the conquerors of space.<\/p>\n

Here are stored original documents, photographs, films telling about the exploration of outer space, things of astronauts. And also – works of art dedicated to this topic. In recent years, interactive exhibits have been added.<\/p>\n

Zoo and Planetarium<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

The excursions<\/a> that we will talk about now will please, first of all, children, but will also be interesting for adults. The Moscow Zoo was opened in 1864 and was first located on the Presnensky Ponds, where Muscovites liked to walk. Initially, about 300 animals were housed in it. In the early 90s of the last century, the state of the zoo could be called emergency.<\/p>\n

After reconstruction, it opened in 1997 – in the year of the 850th anniversary of Moscow. Today it is a beautiful modern zoo, where animals from all over the world are kept. If you wish, you can become the guardian of one of them, which will be indicated by a special sign at the aviary. The zoo hosts various educational programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

The planetarium is one of the largest in the world, and in our country it is the oldest. Built in 1929. Created to popularize knowledge. Here you can observe various space objects, list<\/a>en to lectures, watch films in a 4-D cinema, visit museums, buy souvenirs and even taste the “cosmonaut food”.<\/p>\n

The Great Moscow Circus is indeed the largest circus in Europe. Over 3,000 people can fit here at the same time. It was opened in the spring of 1971. Today there are several arenas here – equestrian, water, ice and others, which can quickly replace each other.<\/p>\n

More than 100 programs are presented on the arena of the Moscow circus, artists of all genres perform before the audience. The circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, the oldest circus in Moscow<\/a> and all of Russia, now bears the name of the clown Yuri Nikulin.<\/p>\n

Spectators entered it for the first time in the autumn of 1880. At first, there were only a few rows of seats. Over time, the circus was completed and expanded. Famous domestic and foreign artists performed in it – the Durovs, Trutsii, Kio and others. 15 years – until 1997 – the circus was headed by Yuri Nikulin.<\/p>\n

The Bolshoi Theatre<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

The Bolshoi Theater began to be built at the end of the 18th century. Three times it was erected, and all 3 times the building was destroyed by fire. It was only in 1856 that the theater that we see today was built. The project belonged to the architect Albert Kavos, the famous Peter Klodt also took part in the creation.<\/p>\n

During the Great Patriotic War, a bomb hit the Bolshoi Theater, fortunately, the building was not irreparably damaged. In the period 2005-2011. The theater was undergoing renovations. They tried to give him the look that he had before the revolution.<\/p>\n

The best artists of both Russia and other countries of the world have performed and are performing on the stage of the Bolshoi. In total, more than 800 works were shown here. And for the third century now, at the entrance to the Bolshoi Theater, the phrase has been heard: “Is there an extra ticket?”<\/p>\n

Poklonnaya Hill and Victory Park<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

Poklonnaya Hill once looked like a real mountain, climbing which, you could take a look at Moscow. Our ancestors did just that, they bowed from here to the “white stone”. Napoleon, who dreamed of conquering Russia, looked at burning Moscow from Poklonnaya Hill.<\/p>\n

And from here, our troops went to the front during the Great Patriotic War. Today, when multi-storey buildings have grown in the capital, there is no great view from Poklonnaya Gora. But the Victory Park is perfectly visible from here. The idea for the park was born in 1958.<\/p>\n

Feasible sums for its construction were contributed by residents of the whole country. Everyone wanted to take a material part – as a result, millions gathered. The opening of the park was timed to coincide with the 50th Victory Day. There are many symbolic buildings here.<\/p>\n

The height of the Victory Monument is 141.8 m. For our people, the war was exactly “1418 fiery days and nights”. There is also the Museum of the Great Patriotic War. And also erected – an Orthodox church in honor of George the Victorious – the heavenly patron of warriors, memorial ones: a mosque, a synagogue and a Catholic chapel. After all, people of different faiths fought for the Victory at the fronts and in the rear. The fountains of the park at night have a red backlight.<\/p>\n

Gorky Park<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

Gorky Park was a favorite vacation spot for citizens back in the 30s of the last century. It resembled a kind of “state within a state.” In addition to attractions<\/a> and other entertainment, it had its own post office and savings bank, a first-aid post and a police station. Today, Gorky Park has acquired a modern look. Of course, there are cafes and eateries, there is a wooden deck on the beach – by the way, the Internet works in this area.<\/p>\n

In the park you can rent a bike<\/a>, learn yoga, dance or fitness for free – instructors give lessons to everyone. And it's also nice to sit on the grass here, take a walk along the paths… The love of the inhabitants of the capital for the park has remained unchanged.<\/p>\n

VDNH<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

VDNKh is an exhibition of achievements of the national economy. Today it is the largest complex that performs entertainment and educational functions. In the Soviet years, the exhibition was intended to demonstrate the successes of socialism, although citizens came here sooner to at least look at the abundance, which in reality was not in sight.<\/p>\n

During the years of perestroika – and the subsequent 90s – the exhibition turned, in fact, into a huge market. Today, VDNKh has blossomed again, and thousands of people come here every day to visit the trade pavilions, view expositions, ride attractions, and attend literary events. The pride of VDNKh is a huge oceanarium, an interactive museum of cosmonautics, and in winter there is also a skating rink.<\/p>\n

“Worker and Collective Farm Woman”<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

The monument, designed by V.I. Mukhina, represented the USSR at the 1937 exhibition held in Paris. Raising high the tools of labor – the hammer and sickle – the young man and the girl personified the power of the working people. Ten years later, “Worker and Collective Farm Girl” became the symbol of the Mosfilm film studio.<\/p>\n

In 2003-2009 reconstruction was carried out. The monument was solemnly reopened on December 4, 2009. There is a museum on the pedestal dedicated to the history of sculpture and interesting facts related to it.<\/p>\n

7 “Stalinist” skyscrapers<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

Houses built between 1935 and 1960 called “Stalin”. The most famous are 7 skyscrapers in the capital. The main building of Moscow State University was founded in 1949. Its height with a spire is 240 m, it has 36 floors. The skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya embankment has 26 floors, its height is almost 180 m. The building of the hotel<\/a> “Ukraine” was completed in 1957, its height is 206 m.<\/p>\n

The building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was put into operation in 1953. It has 27 floors, and its height is over 170m. The skyscraper on Kudrinskaya Square dates back to 1954. If we count the spire, the building is higher than 150 m. The skyscraper on Red Gate Square has 24 floors, and the height of the Leningradskaya Hotel is 136 m.<\/p>\n

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Vorobyovy Gory and Ostankino TV Tower<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

The observation deck on Sparrow Hills<\/a> is a must-see place for tourists. The site is located at an altitude of 80m. and from here you really have a beautiful view of the center of the capital. And you can enjoy them for free. The Ostankino Tower, which has become one of the symbols of Moscow, was built in 1967.<\/p>\n

Its height is 540m., and once it was the tallest building on our planet, and now it occupies the 6th place. From here you can see Moscow from the observation deck, located at an altitude of over 300m. Over the years of the tower's existence, this has already been done by millions of residents of the capital and its guests.<\/p>\n

Moscow Metro<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/a><\/p>\n

as both our compatriots and foreigners admit, this is not just an “underground”, but a real work of art. No wonder 44 stations are objects of cultural heritage. Among the most beautiful is Mayakovskaya, which deserved the Grand Prix in New York.<\/p>\n

Similar awards were received by Kropotkinskaya (Brussels) and Krasnye Vorota (Paris) stations. A real palace with an exquisite interior resembles the Komsomolskaya station. Included in the list of the most beautiful in the world luxuriously finished “Kievskaya”.<\/p>\n

The most original and memorable station is the Ploshchad Revolyutsii station. People who first arrived in the capital are in no hurry to get out of the subway, admiring it. It is impossible not to mention the Novoslobodskaya with its illuminated stained-glass windows, and the unusually elegant because of skillfully selected colors – the Arbatskaya.<\/p>\n

The sights<\/a> of the capital of our Motherland are innumerable. It is a thankless task<\/a> to choose the most significant of them. And yet, we tried to focus on those objects where you need to visit first of all if you want to get to know Moscow and get to know this beautiful city better.<\/p>\n

Interesting places<\/a> in Moscow on the map<\/h2>\n