Moscow, the capital of Russia, is the biggest metropolitan area in Europe and is considered as a megacity, being the 7th biggest urban city in the worldwide. This great city, which has earned the nicknames “the Third Rome” and “Whitestone”, is a popular destination for many travellers.
Flights to Moscow are filled everyday as more and more people want to rediscover this city. It is not surprising that many travellers fly to Moscow because there are many things to do and see in this busy city.
Moscow is popular for its magnificent sights as well as its buildings’ enthralling architecture. The Red Square is a popular destination in Moscow. Many travellers are captivated by the magnificent and varied attractions the square has to offer. It is in the Red Square that you can see Lenin’s Mausoleum where the Vladimir Ilyich Lenin’s body can be found.
It is also in the Red Square that one can see the famous Saint Basil’s Cathedral that showcases Russia’s wonderful architecture and artwork with its nine elaborately-designed chapels.
Another favourite destination in Moscow is the Kremlin. Often called the “city within a city”, Kremlin is home to the Russian president. Within the “city” are 4 cathedrals and 4 palaces, all protected by the Kremlin Wall and its 21 towers.
Within the Kremlin is the Cathedral Square, which is surrounded by the Cathedral of the Archangel, Cathedral of Annunciation and Cathedral of the Dormition. Tourists find themselves delighted at the greatness of this place’s architecture as well as the opera performed in the place.
Moscow is truly a feast for one’s senses as it envelops visitors with its wondrous architecture, rich culture and modern lifestyle. This huge city is bustling with life and vigour, and is truly captivating. So come and rediscover Moscow now!