Central Administrative Okrug

Moscow

It's iconic.
Onion-like domes with fancy #patterns, Saint Basil's Cathedral is the most iconic structure in #Moscow alongside with Kremlin.
Northern door of the Dormition (Assumption) Cathedral in the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia.
The Saint Basil's Cathedral in Red Square, Moscow, Russia. It is also known as The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed. The building, now a museum, is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat or Pokrovsky Cathedral. It was built from 1555–1561 on orders from Ivan the Terrible and commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan.
The Russian Orthodox Kazan Cathedral, also known as the "Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan". It is located on the northeast corner of Red Square in Moscow, Russia. The current building is a reconstruction of the original church, which was destroyed at the direction of then General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin, in 1936.

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Red Square, Russian Federation

Red Square

4.5/5(95 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Red Square. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

Red Square
Moscow Kremlin featuring a river or creek, a city and a ferry

Moscow Kremlin

4.5/5(72 reviews)

Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Moscow Kremlin
St. Basil\'s Cathedral which includes heritage architecture

St. Basil's Cathedral

4.5/5(80 reviews)

Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline.

St. Basil's Cathedral
Bolshoi Theatre which includes interior views, theatre scenes and heritage architecture

Bolshoi Theatre

4.5/5(39 reviews)

A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer.

Bolshoi Theatre
Apartment building at Arbat street in Moscow, Russia

Arbat Street

4/5(67 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Arbat Street. Take in the acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.

Arbat Street
Lenin\'s Mausoleum showing a square or plaza

Lenin's Mausoleum

4/5(36 reviews)

Mourners and curious visitors stream to the grave to see the embalmed Vladimir Lenin, the famous revolutionary and one-time leader of the Soviet Union.

Lenin's Mausoleum

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Other neighbourhoods around Central Administrative Okrug

Moscow City Centre

Moscow City Centre

4.5/5(81 area reviews)

Theatres, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Moscow City Centre. Make a stop by Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Kremlin Arsenal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Okhotny Ryad Station or Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Station to get around town.

Moscow City Centre
Winter view of Nikolskaya street timelapse hyperlapse in Moscow,Russia.

Kitay-Gorod

Kitay-Gorod is well liked for its museums and coffee shops. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Monument to Cyril and Methodius and Palace of the Romanov Boyars are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kitay-gorod Station (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line) or Lubyanka Station to get around.

Kitay-Gorod
Hermitage Garden featuring a garden and heritage architecture

Tverskoy

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

You might enjoy the cafes while in Tverskoy. Lenkom Theatre is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mayakovskaya Station or Chekhovskaya Station to see more of the city.

Tverskoy
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Arbat

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Arbat for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Memorial Apartment of Andrei Bely and Pushkin House Museum on Arbat. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Smolenskaya Station.

Arbat
Airport District

Airport District

5/5(3 area reviews)

Noted for its historical sites and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Airport District. Top attractions like Third Ring Road and VTB Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Aeroport Station or Petrovsky Park Station to see more of the city.

Airport District
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Eastern Administrative Okrug

If you're spending time in Eastern Administrative Okrug, check out sights like Izmaylovo Estate or Izmaylovsky Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Izmailovskaya Station or Pervomaiskaya Station.

Eastern Administrative Okrug

Central Administrative Okrug

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