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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. State Tretyakov Gallery
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5.0 based on 5,896 reviews
The State Tretyakov Gallery is the national treasury of Russian fine art and contains more than 180,000 works of painting, sculpture and graphics created by generations of Russian artists.
Reviewed By PierreBMalta - San Gwann, Malta
The best Museum for Russian paintings. An incredible collection of paintings by the top Russian painters. A must see if you are into Russian art or an art lover in general. Well presented and easily viewed.
2. Andronikov Monastery
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
The monastery was founded in the mid-14th century by Metropolitan Alexis, a prominent church figure in his time. The first superior of the monastery was a disciple of Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Andronicus, whose name the monastery bears to this day. The architectural monuments of the monastery ensemble date back to the 15th–19th centuries. These include the oldest remaining stone building in Moscow—the Cathedral of the Savior, built in the time of Andrey Rublev. Since 1947, the Central Museum of Ancient Russian Culture and Art named after Andrei Rublev has been located in the Spaso-Andronikov Monastery on the picturesque bank of the Yauza River.
Reviewed By aniska - Leeds, United Kingdom
The Monastery of the Saviour was founded in 1360 and is the oldest example of Russian stone architecture, which still exists at present day. Originally, the Monastery had wooden walls, which functioned as defense. From 1420 to 1428 the Cathedral was reconstructed and its walls were painted in white. The famous Russian painters Andrei Rublev and Daniel Chorny painted it but, unfortunately, their frescoes were destroyed by the 18th-century reconstruction and only a few small pieces survived. In 1812, the dome was destroyed by the fire, but got immediately reconstructed. In the 1840s, the interior changed. It was crowned with a tented-roof octagonal drum. Side chapels dedicated to St. Andronik and the Dormition were added to the northern and southern walls, which made the original appearance to be completely lost. However, in the 1950s and 1960s, the Cathedral was restored to its original state. From the 16th to the 19th century a refectory, side chapels, a cleric building, a Fraternal Building were added. In 1747 to 1756, the Cathedral got its stone walls. The old bell tower over the Holy Gates near the Cathedral of the Saviour was replaced by a new one 73 meters high. The temple was also used as a prison and as any other temple, the Monastery has its own cemetery that existed up to 1929. After the 1917 Russian Revolution, the Monastery was badly damaged. In 1919, it was occupied by proletarians. In the spring of 1922, all valuables were confiscated, and a juvenile prison for street children was established. In 1930, the bell tower was exploded. In 1947, the Monastery was announced a cultural reserve and many Old Russian icons were brought and kept there. In 1989, the Monastery was handed back to the Orthodox Church and has functioned since then. What strikes most, when visiting it, is the cleanliness of the whole area, the perfect lawn, the flowers, everything is perfectly kept and maintained. This results in a special, mystic feeling of sacredness and peace. Absolutely worth a visit, it easily reachable from Rimskaya metro station, just 5 minutes on foot.
3. Art Gallery of the European and American Countries of the XIX-XX centuries
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5.0 based on 495 reviews
Reviewed By ginsengNewYork
Located in an unassuming building near Pushkine Museum, these galleries contain some fascinating pieces of art from the great European and American painters of the 19th and early 20th centuries - Monet, Picasso, Degas, Van Gogh, Sisley, Gauguin, Cassatt and many more. It is well laid out, with the galleries spread over three compact floors. The rest of this incredible collection is in St Petersburg in the Hermitage beautiful modern wing.
4. Fersman Mineralogical Museum
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5.0 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By simmosu
This museum has recently re-opened after refurbishment. It is in the centre of Moscow in a small park that is almost unknown. The museum itself is located in the old stables belonging to Catherine the Great, that she had purchased, along with a small palace, for one of her young "men friends". The building is stunning. It is more like a grand ballroom, with balconies either end for the orchestra. The displays are designed in a chronological order, with excellent lighting. About 70% displays have english translation. I was very pleasantly surprised at the standard of minerals on display. There are toilets but be warned, they are VERY small. It would have been nice to also have refreshments available to purchase, or souveniers.
5. Victor Vasnetsov House Museum
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5.0 based on 240 reviews
This interesting wooden hut that sits incongruously among block houses and high-rises was the home of one of Russia's greatest artists.
6. The Museum of Russian Icon
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5.0 based on 83 reviews
The museum of Russian icon was founded in 2006 on the initiative of the patron and businessman Mikhail Abramov. It is a unique in Russia private collection of Byzantine and Old Russian art that obtained the official status of public museum and became member of the IСOM (International Council of Museums). Every day the Museum organizes free survey and thematic excursions for all comers, museum consultants are always available, a lecture centre is operated, concerts and presentations are organized. The subject of the excursion, the date and time of its conduct are agreed in advance by phone. We are always happy to see in our Museum everyone who is interested in Russian culture.
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8. Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts
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4.5 based on 1,813 reviews
The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts (Russian: Музеи изобразительных искусств им. А.С. Пушкина) is the largest museum of European art in Moscow, located in Volkhonka street, just opposite the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. The International musical festival Svyatoslav Richter's December nights has been held in the Pushkin museum since 1981. The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts holds one of Russia's largest collections of foreign art from ancient times to the present day. Its modern presentation introduces visitors to the Museum's extensive study collections of toned plaster casts reproducing works of Graeco-Roman art, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The Museum also houses original paintings and sculpture, drawings and examples of decorative and applied art. In the halls on the ground floor original works of art are displayed from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome, together with European paintings ranging in date from the 8th to the 8th centuries. Two halls, known as the Italian and Greek Courtyards, contain casts. The halls on the first floor display for visitors casts of art works from Ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The halls, hung with paintings, exhibit works of art from the 19th and 20th centuries. Known for its outstanding temporary exhibitions, this museum also has an impressive permanent collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art.
Reviewed By SecondHalfTravels - New Mexico, United States
I bought a two-day ticket online, which worked out very well. I was glad I split my visit up into two days, as both branches would’ve been too much for me to take in in one day. The online system is not as user-friendly as the Hermitage’s, unfortunately, and the instructions were a bit confusing. You can buy the ticket up to 30 days in advance (unlike the Hermitage, which gives you 180 days), and you get two-day access to the two buildings of the Pushkin starting on the date you select for your ticket. You must print the voucher. Both Pushkin museum buildings open at 11 am (Note: wish they opened a bit earlier, at 10, as it’s a bit of a late start to the day!). At 11 am on the first day indicated on my ticket, I went to the Gallery of 19th and 20th Century European and American Art. There was virtually no line to get in, and I exchanged my printed voucher for a two-day ticket. I was expecting the gallery to be larger than it was, more like the General Staff building of the Hermitage, but it wasn’t that big, and I actually got through it in just over an hour. There are some extraordinary paintings, though, in this collection. The next day I went to the main Pushkin building with my two-day ticket. There was already a big line at 11 am, but I walked directly to the front of the queue and was waved in by a friendly security guard after showing my ticket from the day before. The ground floor was fantastic. Highlights for me were the ancient civilizations collection, especially the Egyptian artifacts and the treasures of Troy, and the Dutch masters section, including the Rembrandts. The second floor (first European floor) for me was less interesting. There are a lot of plaster cast replicas of famous Greek and Roman statues. There was also a temporary Venetian art exhibit included in the regular ticket that I wandered through. Currently there is also a popular temporary exhibit of Edo-era Japanese art upstairs requiring a separate ticket that I didn’t visit. I hadn’t bought the ticket online and there was a huge line to buy it, and it was just too much in addition to seeing the permanent collection. I left at 1:30 pm after two and a half hours. By that point on a Sunday, the museum had gotten extremely full, and the queue to get in even longer, so best to go early.
9. Moscow Kremlin
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4.5 based on 7,891 reviews
Moscow's most famous historical and political landmark, the Kremlin is a walled-in complex of cathedrals, palaces and government offices, with several buildings open to the public, including the Armoury, Patriarch's Palace and the State Kremlin Palace.
Reviewed By CAPerth
The Kremlin is a collection of several attractions, the Architectural Ensemble (basically the main Kremlin grounds, museums and several historic Orthodox Cathedrals), the Armoury (the Treasury including carriages, Faberge eggs, jewellery, armour and ceremonial clothing), the Diamond Fund (basically a collection of individual stones and some set pieces) and the Ivan Bell Tower. We purchased our tickets on line for the Architectural Ensemble (day ticket) and Armoury (timed ticket, different day) from the official website as soon as our dates were available (17 days prior). The Diamond Fund tickets are purchased from inside the Armoury. Prices are quite cheap given the world class exhibits. We did not attempt to buy tickets to the Bell Tower following advice on line and confirmed by our guide that it is like winning the lottery and you have to hang around for hours on the one in a hundred chance that you might score tickets. Note that even though you buy in advance, you still have to queue up to exchange your “voucher” for a ticket and you will need your original passport as ID. Not sure if this is much quicker than buying tickets direct but since we were in peak time and Armoury tickets are quite limited, advance purchase is highly recommended. We visited the Cathedrals as part of a tour with Viki Tours (Armoury we did ourselves, audio guide is free and very good but covers the main exhibits only – to get detailed commentary on everything would take a whole day) and we had planned our visit to coincide with the Ceremonial mounting parade of Horse Guard and Foot Guard of the Presidential Regiment at midday on Saturday. This is a worthwhile addition if you can plan it, but may have also accounted for the very large crowd there that day (or that could be normal in June). Unfortunately, no photography is allowed inside the cathedrals or the Armoury Museum.
10. Armoury Chamber
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4.5 based on 3,933 reviews
A dazzling array of treasures from the 4th to the 20th century are housed in this Kremlin museum, including thrones and carriages of the tsars, the works of Moscow silver and goldsmiths, arms, jewels, precious Russian Easter eggs and other Russian and foreign decorative arts.
Reviewed By RitaC651 - Melbourne, Australia
We were overwhelmed by the treasures we saw and were surprised that such an amazing collection survived Russia’s turbulent history. Hundreds of objects made of gold and silver were encrusted with gems. The gold carriages were unbelievable. The collection of crowns was my favourite. So many display cases were filled with items that showed the wealth and lavish lifestyle of the Tsars. There were displays of clothes worn by the royal family, some famous Faberge eggs and many other items. Everything was beautifully styled. There were military uniforms, weapons and horse armoury that were all heavily decorated. There was also a number of religious items. This museum shows the connection between the wealth and power of the Tzar, the church and the state. No wonder there was a revolution in Russia.
