Russia’s Great Cities - The Best Things to Do in Moscow

Russia’s Great Cities - The Best Things to Do in Moscow, Moscow, Russia (B)

The city of Moscow is without a doubt one of the world’s greatest and most exciting cities. It is also incredibly beautiful and very chic.

Before we look at some of the best attractions in Moscow, here are some interesting facts about Moscow that may change your view of Russia and its capital.

Moscow is an intoxicating city. Modern, with wonderfully sophisticated elegance. You will be taken in by its beauty and overwhelmed by the grandeur of the famous Moscow landmarks.

Moscow was the last stop on our 13-day Russian river cruise, cruising from St Petersburg to Moscow. While Moscow is a city you could happily spend a lot of time exploring, we managed to scratch the surface and tick off some of the best of Moscow in three days.

Russia can be quite challenging for tourists so to help make the most of your time and make sure you see all the best Moscow tourist attractions; we can recommend going straight to the Moscow Official Tourist Information Offices to pick up some free Moscow maps. They also have lots of great information about the city’s museums, events, and itineraries of the best things to see in Moscow. And more importantly, opening days and times for specific attractions to help you better plan your time. The staff all speak great English so can help you plan your Moscow itinerary, so you don’t miss a thing. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Russia’s Great Cities - The Best Things to Do in Moscow
Guide Location: Russia » Moscow
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Quinn Cosgrave
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.vagrantsoftheworld.com/the-best-of-moscow/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Red Square
  • The Kremlin
  • GUM Department Store
  • St Basil’s Cathedral
  • The Bolshoi Theatre
  • Patriarchal Bridge

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