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.
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.
State Historical Museum
Take a walk through many different eras of Russian history at this expansive museum on Red Square.
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, 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.
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.
Basmanny
Basmanny is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Baumanskaya Station or Kurskaya Station to explore sights like Art Ru Agency.
Airport District
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.
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.
