Choose a mood
The city from above
Moscow is almost flat, so its rare high points are especially precious.
- Sparrow Hills viewpoint
- Zaryadye floating bridge
- Moscow City observation decks
- Ostankino TV Tower
Five places people often miss
Kolomenskoye
The Church of the Ascension of 1532 on a high bank, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.
Tsaritsyno
Bazhenov and Kazakov’s neo-Gothic palace ensemble, conceived for Catherine II, with a chain of ponds.
Ivanovskaya Hill
Hilly lanes with a convent and views over the rooftops of the centre.
Apothecary Garden
Glasshouses and old trees in Peter the Great’s botanical garden.
Kuskovo Estate
The Sheremetevs’ summer residence with a formal park and pond.
How to look at the city
The best light is in the morning and an hour before sunset. In the morning the centre is almost empty; in the evening façades take on warm tones.
Don’t be afraid to leave the main routes by a block: in Moscow the most interesting things are often just around the corner from a popular street.
An independent overview. Check timetables, fares and visiting rules on official websites.
