Park Pobedy
Free: All time When you arrive at the Park Pobedy by metro, pay attention to the station itself. At 84 metres underground, it is the deepest station in Moscow. It also contains the longest escalators in Europe – it takes three minutes to ride it to the surface! On the surface, you’ll find Park Pobedy...
Red October Factory
Free: All time The island used to smell of chocolate because it was the site of the Red October Chocolate Factory. Today, the iconic 19th-century red building is home to the hip and artsy. The bohemian island is now permeated with contemporary galleries, trendy restaurants and bars, designer boutiques and happening clubs. It is Moscow’s...
Andrei Sakharov Museum
Free: All time Andrei Sakharov was a Russian nuclear physicist and a human rights activist. He was an advocate of civil liberties and reforms in the Soviet Union. In 1975, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The Andrei Sakharov Museum was established to continue his legacy on peace among mankind. Through the permanent and...
Yauza Valley
Free: All time The Yauza Valley sits by the marshlands by the Yauza River, north of Moscow. Despite being only five miles away from Red Square, this pastoral neighborhood is jarring compared to downtown Moscow. You’re able to find well-maintained paths and boardwalks that lead through the wetland and the surrounding woods. Along the banks...
Gorky House
Free: All time As one of the most celebrated author of the Soviet’s era, Maxim Gorky was rewarded the stunning Ryabushinsky Mansion after returning to Moscow from his exile. The house was designed by one of Russia’s best art nouveau architects. Its interior’s decor is highlighted by a twisting marble staircase, stained glass roof and...
Lenin’s Mausoleum
Free: All time Since his death in 1924, Vladimir Lenin’s embalmed body has been on public display in his mausoleum. Situated in Red Square in the center of Moscow, Lenin’s Mausoleum is visited by many. Expect to wait in line and make sure you have deposited your camera and other electronic items in a nearby...
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
Free: All time The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is the tallest Orthodox Christian church in the world, charting at 103 meter in height. Originally built in the 19th century in commemoration of the Russian army’s victory over Napoleon, it was destroyed on Stalin’s personal order to promote secularism. The plan was to replace it...
Moscow Panoramic View from Sparrow Hills
Free: All time Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory) is one of the highest points in Moscow and is situated by the bank of Moskva River. An observation platform there allows visitors to enjoy a panoramic view of Moscow. It is a great spot to try to spot Stalin’s Seven Sisters. On a good weather, you may...
ZIL Culture Centre
Free: All time In the 1930’s, ZIL Culture Center was originally built for employees of motor car factory ZIL. It is one of the great examples of Russian constructivist architecture. It is the first and largest culture establishment in Moscow, often hosting exhibitions and free performances to the public. ZIL focuses on five major fields:...
Trees of Love on Luzhkov Bridge
Free: All time The story goes that it all started when a newlywed couple revived the tradition of sealing their vows by placing a padlock on the rail of the Luzhkov Bridge. The key was thrown into Moscow River. Within a few weeks, the bridge railings were covered in padlocks. While the city wanted to...
Stalin’s Seven Sisters
Free: All time Moscow’s skyline is largely defined by seven skyscrapers known as Stalin’s Seven Sisters. They’re still today amongst some of the tallest buildings in Europe. Built in an elaborate Russian Baroque and Gothic styles with, these looming towers with their spires are for some people a representation of repression during the Stalinist period....
Winzavod Center for Contemporary Art
Free: All time Housed in a former wine-bottling factory, the Winzavod Center for Contemporary Art is now Moscow’s modern art nexus housing the city’s most prestigious art galleries. With dozen of galleries, as well as shops and cafe, Winzavod has become a popular hangout spot for young and hip Muscovites on weekends. Even if you’re...
