| MOSCOW is the city to be visited. It is one of the most ancient and most mesmerising cities in the world. It can boast a long and enthralling history. The city has been totally destructed and rebuilt again a lot of times throughout the years. Each time the city was resurrected from ruins, it grew further and detailed captivating. The most gifted and renowned architects were invited from around the world to restore Moscow. Therefore, Moscow tourist attractions are really well worth a visit. At present Moscow is the city where the past and the present live side by side in mutual tolerance and respect. Close to ancient convents and cathedrals, there tower over ultramodern shopping centres and skyscrapers. But, first and foremost, Moscow is the epicentre of the Russian history.
Being the symbol of the the city, Red Square is the most famous city square in Moscow and, arguably, one of the best-known in the world. It separates the Kremlin, the former royal fortress and nowadays the official residence of the President of Russia, from a historic trading area known as Kitai-gorod. As major streets of Moscow radiate from here in all directions, Red Square is often regarded as the central square of Moscow and of the country.
Resurrection Gate is the only existing gate of the Kitai-gorod in Moscow. It connects the north-western end of Red Square with Manege Square and gives its name to Voskresenskaya Square (also known as Resurrection Square) placed nearby. The gate adjoins the decorated building of the Moscow City Hall to the east and the State Historical Museum to the west.
Alexander Garden is one of Moscow's first public parks. There are 3 separate gardens located along the western Kremlin wall.
The State Historical Museum of Russia is a museum of Russia's history placed between Red Square and Manege Square. There are displays of remnants of the prehistoric tribes that inhabited present-day Russia as well as valuable works of art obtained by the Romanov family. The total number of items in the museum's collection amounts to millions.
The Cathedral of Basil the Blessed is a Russian Orthodox cathedral towering above in Red Square. It was built to commemorate the seizure of Kazan and Astrakhan, and now marks the geometric heart of Moscow and the hub of its growth.
Moscow is said to exhaust you before you exhaust its possibilities. Should you require more information about other tourist attractions in Moscow, visit www.see-you-in-moscow.com. |
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