Architecture and grandeur of monuments of Moscow
The main attractions of Moscow -these are, of course, its architectural structures. Here you can see an unusual combination of ancient buildings and modern structures, numerous monuments, temples of past centuries, estates. Moscow is a city with a rich history, even if you have lived here for a long time, you can still find many historical places that are worth visiting yourself or with children. Red Square and the Kremlin Who among us does not know the Red Square, which serves as a symbol of the capital. It is here that numerous masterpieces of world culture are located, including:
- The Spasskaya Tower,
- the most beautiful cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed,
- all known mausoleum,
- Alexander Garden.
Red Square attracts every daynumerous tourists and city residents, this is a real center where you can immerse yourself in an amazing combination of modern and ancient history of this unusual city. The history of Red Square dates back to the end of the fifteenth century, since its creation it has been considered the main square of the entire city. It is located near the north-eastern wall of the Kremlin and beyond. In its southern part is the famous Pokrovsky Cathedral, which is better known as St. Basil's Cathedral. In the northern part - the Historical Museum, the Cathedral of the Kazan Icon. In the east, GUM adjoins the square. Here you can see the monument to Minin and Pozharsky, the Necropolis near the Kremlin wall, Lobnoye Mesto. The main attraction of Moscow is also here - Lenin's Mausoleum, which attracts crowds of visitors every day. Having visited Red Square, one cannot help but see the Kremlin, the first walls of which were laid in the twelfth century. But initially they were wooden. The most interesting objects located on the territory of the Kremlin are the Ivan the Great Bell Tower, the Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon, the Church of the Deposition of the Robe, the Assumption, Archangel, and Annunciation Cathedrals. More modern buildings such as the State Palace of Congresses can also be considered architectural monuments.
Tretyakov Gallery and Tsaritsyno EstateMoscow Tretyakov Gallery is a favorite and visited place, where guests of the city strive to get. The history of the gallery began with a small collection of paintings by P. M. Tretyakov, a great connoisseur of painting. In 1889, he donated his unique collection to the city. The collection of paintings included works by Monet, Repin, Bryullov, Pissarro, Degas and many others. Today, you can visit the gallery in the main building, which is located in Lavrushinsky Lane. It contains about 150 paintings, sculptures, and modern graphics. Tsaritsyno Estate is one of the most famous art, historical, architectural, and landscape museum-reserves in the capital. It is located in the southern part, the reserve includes a majestic landscape park, Tsaritsyno ponds, and a magnificent palace and park ensemble. Today, this protected area is one of the largest, occupying an area of about 550 hectares. The main building of the entire complex is the Grand Palace, which houses a permanent exhibition dedicated to the history of the estate, Catherine II, and numerous archaeological finds. The Bread House offers exhibitions dedicated to the art of confectionery, and various musical events are also held here. Excursions are regularly held for schoolchildren, and you can also sign up for special classes held at the Equestrian School. Novodevichy Convent Novodevichy Convent is located on Devichye Pole, in a bend of the Moscow River. The place is named so because, according to legend, it was here that the selection of girls for the Golden Horde was held. The prefix "Novo-" was given to distinguish this convent from the existing Starodevichy. Sometimes the name of this monument is associated with the name of its first abbess - Elena Devochkina. Today, this beautiful convent is one of the most visited among other Orthodox women's monasteries. It offers a stunning view of the river, this is the most peaceful, calming place in the city, which is simply a must-see.
Parks and main reservoirs of Moscow
Moscow's attractions are notnot only its buildings and monuments, but also numerous green areas, parks, and ponds. Do not deny yourself the pleasure of getting acquainted with this part of a large, noisy and very bustling city, where nothing speaks of the passions boiling in the center. Chistye Prudy and Neskuchny Garden One of the most famous sights of the city is Chistye Prudy, which has always been associated with something bright and inexpressibly cozy. The unique atmosphere, silence, and charm of this place attract guests and residents of the city every day. But it was not always such a quiet and charming place. In the seventeenth century, there was a slaughterhouse here, the waste from which was dumped into a pond called Pogany Pond. But in 1699, Menshikov bought this place, cleaned the ponds, and built a beautiful church. Since then, this place has received its modern name - Chistye Prudy. Nowadays, this is the territory of a large, very beautiful park and Chistoprudny Boulevard, which has numerous monuments and churches. It used to be a popular recreation area, but recently various informal youth groups have begun to gather here in the evenings, so it is best to enjoy walks during the day. You can ride boats on the surface of the pond, and in winter the reservoirs become excellent skating rinks. Neskuchny Garden is a real pearl among other attractions of the city. It is located in the very center of Moscow on the right bank of the river. The oldest park occupies the territory from the Third Transport Ring to the Green Theater, its area is almost sixty hectares, nearby are such places as the Park of Culture and Leisure. Today, the park contains such monuments as the House of Count Orlov, the Elizavetinsky Pond, the stone pavilion of the Hunting Lodge, the most beautiful three-span bridge with arches, the Bath House.
Botanical Garden and Gorky Park MainThe city's botanical garden is the largest in Europe. It belongs to the department of botanical sciences of the Russian Academy. Today this garden is considered one of the most impressive in the world, it contains plants from all corners of the globe. This place can be called a museum of living nature, the number of exhibits is several tens of thousands of plants, suitable conditions have been created for them. Including here are the rarest specimens that are under threat of extinction. Entertaining excursions, inspections of the flora exposition are held in the Botanical Garden. Visitors are offered to purchase a wide variety of planting material, the most beautiful indoor plants, including exotic ones. Gorky Park is a landmark of Moscow, which is known to everyone. It is especially interesting for children, since it is here that the most diverse attractions are located, there is an opportunity to ride a boat or a catamaran. For lovers of silence, you can go to Neskuchny Garden, which is located nearby. The park is located between Leninsky Prospekt and Pushkinskaya Embankment, its history begins in 1923, when the area was arranged for a large agricultural exhibition. A little later, a large Central Park of Culture and Leisure was formed, including not only the modern territory of Gorky Park, but also part of the Sparrow Hills, Neskuchny Garden. The park acquired its modern features much later, and in 2006 a reconstruction project was presented, which has not yet been implemented due to the high cost. The main attraction of the park is its rides. There is a town for very young children, educational rides for older children and separately for teenagers. Today, this place in the city is the best for family recreation. Horseback riding, pony rides, carriage rides are organized here. On holidays, performances of pop stars, shows, discos, and folk festivals are held.
Walks around Moscow
Moscow is an unusual city, it conquers withfirst glance. We offer a virtual walk along the streets of this large, extraordinary city. Arbat is the area located between such streets as Malaya and Bolshaya Nikitskaya, and Kropotkinskaya Embankment. The area has always attracted artists and musicians. This is the liveliest place, where not only guests of the capital, but also Muscovites themselves love to visit. The name of Arbat itself has several versions, of the common ones: from the Arabic "Rabad", that is, a suburb, the Turkic "Arba", that is, a cart (there is constant crowding, transport passes with difficulty) and the Russian "Gorbat", that is, a street with bends. The first mention of Arbat can be found in 1493, then numerous shops, stores, and artisan associations gave it fame. Already in the 17th century, Arbat became a completely commercial street, such lanes as Denezhny, Plotnikov, Serebryany and others adjoin it. Later, Arbat became a favorite place to live for many writers, doctors, and composers. N. Gogol, A. Pushkin, A. Scriabin, and S. Rachmaninov visited here. From the end of the nineteenth century, luxurious restaurants, large stores, and apartment buildings began to be built in this area, and horse-drawn trams began to operate. Old Arbat was an aristocratic quarter at that time. Today, everyone can find something interesting for themselves in this corner. These are not only numerous shops and bookstores, but the streets themselves, where you can hear a variety of music performed by street musicians and view exhibitions of masters. Poklonnaya Hill Another landmark of the city is Poklonnaya Hill, which immortalizes the memory of the heroes who died during the Patriotic War. This is a large memorial park located between Minskaya Street and Kutuzovsky Prospekt. Today, the Memorial Complex occupies 135 hectares. You can visit the Victory Monument, the Central Museum, and see numerous statues dedicated to the defenders of the Motherland. In 2010, the Eternal Flame was lit here, the torch with the flame for which was delivered here on an armored personnel carrier. But in addition to the memorial complex, you can also visit other memorable and very interesting places. These are monuments such as the Church of St. George the Victorious, the Memorial Mosque, and the Temple of Memory. Victory Park is a popular recreation area. There are rides for young visitors, an interesting excursion on a road train is offered for older visitors, and numerous small cafes are available for relaxation. A large flower clock can remind you of the time.
Boat excursion See the streets and mainThe city's sights can also be seen on an entertaining boat tour along the Moscow River. This trip along the city's canals is especially popular on hot summer days, when you can enjoy the fresh breeze and coolness emanating from the water surface. Such a walk will be an unforgettable experience, it will give you the opportunity to see numerous architectural monuments, green parks, and majestic embankments. Traveling on a river tram, you can see the Novospassky Monastery, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, and the most beautiful buildings in Zamoskvorechye. You will sail under such bridges as the Borodinsky and Berezhkovsky, the grandiose Smolensky metro bridge, and the pedestrian Kyiv Bridge. The most popular routes in the city start in the center of Moscow, one of which goes from the Kremlin itself to Sofievskaya Embankment. There is a route from Kievsky Station to Kolomenskoye Park, from Maryino to the Khimki Reservoir. Today, you can choose many routes depending on what exactly you would like to see on the embankments of this majestic city. Moscow Zoo Even if you are long past childhood, a walk around the Moscow Zoo will bring you a lot of pleasure and joy. The history of the zoo began in the eighteenth century, it is only slightly younger than the oldest in Europe - Vienna. Today, its exhibition has more than a thousand species of animals, that is eight thousand specimens. The unusually beautiful and rich Moscow zoo attracts numerous guests every day, especially many families with children. But there is one but - visitors bring bread with them, and animals cannot be given yeast dough. Therefore, if a zoo employee made a remark, pay attention to it, because all this is done only for the benefit of the animals. Moscow's attractions can conquer anyone. If you visit this city - spend time not only on its modern business center with numerous boutiques. Remember that its main charm is given by green parks and gardens, architectural monuments. If you don't have much time, a great option would be to take a boat ride, from which you can see the vibrant city from many sides.
