Moscow City Centre Travel Guide
Moscow
Visit Moscow City Centre
Popular places to visit
Red Square
You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Red Square. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Moscow Kremlin
Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.
St. Basil's Cathedral
Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline.
Bolshoi Theatre
A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer.
Cathedral of Christ the Savior
A symbol of historical change, this cathedral was dynamited by the Soviets, only to be reconstructed following the collapse of the USSR.
Arbat Street
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.
Other neighbourhoods around Moscow City Centre
Central Administrative Okrug
If you're spending time in Central Administrative Okrug, check out sights like Moscow Arts Theatre or Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Okhotny Ryad Station or Teatral'naya Station.
Kitay-Gorod
Kitay-Gorod is well liked for its museums and coffee shops. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, State Museum of V.V. Mayakovsky 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.
Tverskoy
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.
Presnensky
Spend some time visiting places like Russian White House while getting to know Presnensky, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Ulitsa 1905 Goda Station or Vystavochnaya Station to see more of the area.
Airport District
Noted for its historical sites and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Airport District. Top attractions like VTB Arena and Third Ring Road are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Aeroport Station or Petrovsky Park Station to see more of the city.
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.
