Location: Moscow
Top Things to do in Moscow
Top 10 Free Things to do in Moscow, Central Russia
The political, scientific, historical, architectural and business center of Russia, Moscow displays the country's contrasts at their most extreme. The ancient and modern are juxtaposed side by side in this city of 10 million. Catch a metro from one of the ornate stations to see Red Square, the Kremlin, the nine domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum, the KGB Museum and other symbols of Moscow's great and terrible past, then lighten up and shop Boulevard Ring or people watch in Pushkin Square.
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1. Donskoi Monastery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 281 reviews
This 16th-century monastery was built to commemorate what was considered a miraculous victory over Tatar troops, attributed to the powers of the Donskaya Icon.
Reviewed By Alexander_Kudrin - Samara, Russia
One of the oldest and most beautiful Orthodox monasteries is located near the Shabolovskaya metro station. The monastery is surrounded by a cozy square, powerful thick walls and patterned towers. Founded in 1591 on the site where the Russian military camp was located. He is directly subordinate to the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. The oldest known cemetery is located in the Donskoy Monastery, where many famous people are buried. It is interesting to wander between the graves scattered across the territory of the necropolis, meeting familiar names. There are also amazingly beautiful high reliefs of the destroyed Cathedral of Christ the Savior. You can spend 2-3 hours to visit this place.
2. Lilac Garden
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5.0 based on 74 reviews
Beautiful place on the East of the capital. Almost fully planted with selective lilacs since 1954. Reconstructed in 2014. The object of cultural heritage.
3. Kolomenskoye Historical and Architectural Museum and Reserve
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4.5 based on 2,644 reviews
This former village and archaeological site housed summer residences of the grand dukes of Moscow, and later of the tsars, and is now a museum and reserve.
Reviewed By HelenW3596 - Hawera, New Zealand
We chose to go to Kolomenskoye simply to get away from the touristy centre of the city, and we were delighted with what we found. Arriving at the south end of the reserve from the Kashirskaya metro station we were able to visit first the reconstructed Tsar Palace. This wooden palace was impressive in its detail and presented history in a living way with information in several languages available in each room. We enjoyed this far more that the Kremlin and would go so far as to suggest missing the Armoury at the Kremlin and spending time at Kolomenskoye. The park is Huge and while we enjoyed walking the length of it to the other historic buildings, it is a very long way in the heat of the summer sun. There is the option of a little wheeled train which I would recommend. The walk is pleasant, through orchards and with glimpses of the river with the city in the distance. By the time we got to the north end of the estate we were really to hot to spend much time exploring. I recommend a whole day if you wish to get the most out of this beautiful place.
4. Red Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20,518 reviews
Red Square is a city square in Moscow, Russia. The buildings surrounding the Square are all significant: Nearby to the South is the elaborate brightly domed Saint Basil's Cathedral and the palaces and cathedrals of the Kremlin, Lenin's Mausoleum. On the Eastern side of the square is the GUM department store, and next to it the restored Kazan Cathedral.
Reviewed By maneh2017 - Yerevan, Armenia
There’s magical place, best Christmas market, colorful lights, dances and songs... it’s such a wonderful place..)) Winter and Christmas in Moscow is unforgettable
5. Gorkiy Central Park of Culture and Recreation
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4.5 based on 2,776 reviews
This popular gathering place draws adults and children alike to its recreational offerings, which include gardens, cycling infrastructure, museums, viewing point, cafes, beaches, climbing park, open-air cinema, sports center, observatory, eco-school for kids, open-air dance-floors, tennis courts, table tennis areas, free wi-fi. concerts and festivals etc. In winter the Park turns into a winter wonderland covering its surface with almost 20 000 square meters of the artificial ice.
Reviewed By andreis627 - Moscow, Russia
Perfect place in the city all year around- a modern park with all sorts of outdoor sports and recreation activities depending on a season (great skating rink in winter), open air cinema (in summer time), 10 + km embankment of Moscow river for walking, cycling etc..
6. Victory Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,070 reviews
Established in 1945, this city park includes lovely lakes and walking paths, boats and catamarans for hire, ice-skating and cross-country skiing in the winter and an amusement park.
Reviewed By WhiteMouseBurrow - Moscow, Russia
A large park combining several large areas: a huge alley of fountains, a large museum complex, a large forest with shady alleys. On the territory of the park, in addition to the museum, there are: an Orthodox church, a synagogue and a mosque, and soon there will be a Buddhist temple. You can choose from a variety of cafes to your taste. Since the area is large, you can rent a velomobile, bicycle, rollers.
7. GUM
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4.5 based on 5,971 reviews
The largest department store in Russia, dating back to the days of the tsars, is located opposite the Kremlin in Red Square.
Reviewed By sufu13 - London, United Kingdom
Simply vast & amazing. It has everything & more, a vast stunning department store where you can pretty much buy anything, browse for hours, have a tea/coffee & amazing cakes, warm up Great history Everything is laid out so beautifully Just stunning, you could spend days in there
8. Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,182 reviews
Sparrow Hills is one of the highest points in Moscow and offers a panoramic view of the city. Great place to take a break from sightseeing and enjoy a picnic.
Reviewed By B303
It's absolutely worth seeing the city from the viewpoint at Vorobyovy Gory! The weather was horrible when we went and as a result, I imagine that we didn't get the best view. That said, we were treated to a stormy looking sky which looked incredible against Moscow city from the viewpoint. We also walked around MGU which is gorgeously lit as it gets darker. The fog and mist only added to the atmosphere for me. I wouldn't reccomend exiting the metro at Vorobyovy Gory metro station as it required a bit of a treck through the woodland area and then a steep climb up to the viewpoint. This wasn't pleasant due to the wet weather and dark and foggy conditions. Instead, exit from Universitet and you'll be able to see MGU immediately.
9. Patriarch's Pond
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 757 reviews
This green space in central Moscow is great for people-watching and an ideal spot for some rest and relaxation. The park’s pond also serves as an ice rink in the winter and is home to swans in the summer.
Reviewed By IsaacL897 - Indiana, United States
A delight on a cool summer evening. This is a popular, pleasant, walkable neighborhood near many theaters, so you’ll be seeing more Muscovites and not so many tourists. A lot of happy people enjoying the park, but you can spot the fans of Bulgakov’s novel by their smiles and mischievous expression! There was even someone cosplaying a character from the novel and there’s a Cafe Margarita across the street—packed full on the night I passed by.
10. Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve
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4.5 based on 3,941 reviews
Reviewed By 295katarzynak - London, United Kingdom
The park is 10 min walk from metro and there is no entrance fee, so one can add spend there some relaxing moments.. Even if you do not want to visit inside the Palace the architecture from outside is amazing.. I spent there 2 hours enjoying every bit of it
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