Moscow Citytrip
For a rare treat, a citytrip to Moscow will be an unforgettable experience where you will find history, culture, world-renowned architecture and awe-inspiring landmarks. Moscow is the capital of Russia and is a major economic and financial centre in Europe. According to Forbes 2011, Moscow has risen above New York as the city with the greatest number of billionaires.
One of the major sightseeing opportunities in Moscow are visits to the many historic structures that are famous for their beautiful and elegant architecture. A few of the must see architectural marvels are Saint Basil's Cathedral with its exquisite onion domes, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour with its beautiful gold domes is the tallest Orthodox church in the world and the Seven Sisters which are a group of Moscow skyscrapers designed in the stalinist style.
Moscow's Red Square and The Kremlin are the most famous of Moscow's attractions that you will want to see. The Kremlin is a self-contained city with an array of palaces, armories, churches and a medieval fortress that is steeped in history. Some historic sites of The Kremlin that should be on your list of places to visit are The Arsenal, The State Kremlin Palace, Tsar Cannon and Bell, Cathedral Square, Ivan the Great Belltower (the tallest structure in all of Russia), the Armory and Assumption Cathedral which is the oldest, largest and most important of the Kremlin's many churches. The Novodevichy Convent, originally built as a fortress in the 1500's, is another architectural gem to see and also has an interesting cemetary.
Gorky Central Park is an amusement park in Moscow that opened in 1928. It is a 300 acre recreational area that holds loads of family fun in the warm summer months with amusement rides and concerts and has ice skating, an annual ice sculpture competition and winter events in the cold winter months.
For cultural-minded tourists, who could visit Moscow without having the Bolshoi Theatre on their list of places to see. If you're lucky enough you may be able to see one of the ballets or operas during your visit. Another must see is the Tretyakov Gallery which is home to the finest collection of traditional Russian paintings and masterpieces in all the world. The Obraztsov Puppet Theater is a delight for people of all ages, young and old alike, where you will see Russia's world-famous puppets. The Kolomenskoye Estate Museum was the former summer residence of czars and is now an open-air museum with a church and bell tower for locals and tourists.
Last but not least, if you love a bargain you need to check out the Moscow flea markets. They are not the most picturesque of flea markets but if you don't mind sifting through wares laid out on a table or on the ground by the roadside or along the railroad tracks you are sure to find a treasure or two or a little piece of Moscow history that may top any shopping experience you've had. The Izmailovo Flea Market in Moscow is a place where you can find the best bargains.
There are many different restaurants in Moscow offering different types of cuisine to satisfy any appetite. Moscow will definitely provide you with a wide variety of places to see and things to do. For many, a trip to Moscow will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one that won't disappoint you.