Moscow, the wonder of the earth

Today, Moscow is a city still famous for its charm and splendor of its unusual facade.
Only 3h30 from Paris by plane, you will find yourself immersed in one of the largest cities in Europe, which contains wonders breathtaking.




Moscow, a diverse city

Moscow, capital of the vast Russian territory, and includes all the symbols associated with the turbulent history of this state metropolis, with over 10 million inhabitants is also the nerve center of Russian politics, and has been the twelfth century, with the exception of the St. Petersburg parenthesis of Peter the Great.

This power is represented by the power of the Kremlin, a fortress in the city alone accounts for many outstanding monuments; all overlooking the Red Square, the center of the city, where stood the fascinating colorful domes of St. Basil's Cathedral and near the massive mausoleum of Lenin.




Orthodox religion and communism: the contradictory values ​​that marked the face of Moscow, reflecting the complexity of culture and Russian history. Remarkable monuments, museums internationally renowned complete a stay rich in discoveries, but a walk in the streets of Moscow almost enough to justify the trip ...

Moscow between communism and capitalism

That's more than 10 million people who are daily in the streets of Moscow. This huge city is none other than the capital of Russia. In this city, you can see all the historical signs of Russia signs of the supremacy of the Soviet Union until its fall, signs of communism, Stalinism ...!

So if you're looking for a travel destination to reconcile with the key dates in history, Moscow necessarily satisfy you! Indeed, this city has almost all the wealth of heritage that are concentrated there since the twelfth century. You can see through all the monuments, the inestimable value of the Kremlin fortress which includes many outstanding monuments.

To get there, it's simple, everything is centered on the main square of Moscow, namely Red Square. There you can admire the St. Basil's Cathedral but also the Lenin Mausoleum.

History of the Tsars and Communism are present and give you all that history forgot to tell you. You can also tour the museums, it is very interesting!

If you're feeling peckish, you can sit at a table and enjoy fabulous food from the rich gastronomy of Russia. Evenings in Moscow are also very lively. You can live the day and night. If you're an inveterate night owl, you'll love to tour the bars and nightclubs.

Things to see and do in Moscow 

In the Russian capital, you'll find a multitude of all more beautiful than the other cathedrals, are essential:

  • The Cathedral of the Archangel: was built on Cathedral Square in the early sixteenth century. It is considered the spiritual heart of historic Moscow. Watching it from afar, you will feel it is on two floors, but you soon realize that this is not the case. 


  • The Cathedral of the Annunciation is in the Cathedral Square. Previously, only the tsars could enter. Him were annexed four chapels and limestone portals you see on site. 


  • The Cathedral of the Dormition: the oldest cathedrals in Moscow. This is where the tsars' said their vows "and were crowned. It is also on the steps of the cathedral, as the Declaration of Independence from Russia was made when Ivan III tore the Treaty of Moscow submission to the Mongols. 




  • On the Red Square, you will be impressed by the unmistakable St. Basil, one of the wonders of Russian architecture which was built in 11 years by order of Ivan the Terrible's Cathedral. 




  • There is also the State Historical Museum: it is decorated in a beautiful Russian style. It is an architectural masterpiece that was built in the late nineteenth century.




Tour in Moscow

Start your day with the most famous Moscow sites: Red Square, the St. Basil Cathedral and Kremlin. The Kremlin is closed on Thursdays and includes many important buildings, including: the Senate building, the Cathedral of the Archangel St. Michael, Cathedral of the Annunciation, Cathedral of the Dormition in Moscow, the palace of the Patriarch the Grand Kremlin Palace, the Kremlin Arsenal, the Kremlin Palace of Congresses of the Presidential Palace.

You can then visit the Tretyakov Gallery and the Zamoskvarechye district and the Pushkin Square and the elegant Café Pushkin.

This route continues with a visit to Novodevichy Convent and its Cemetery and Gorky Park, the most popular park in Moscow. Do not miss to walk on the main roads such as street Arbat and Tverskaya Street. They are fashionable streets dotted with several prestigious boutiques, including cafes and restaurants.

Useful Information 

Staying in Moscow 

The cost of living in Moscow is particularly high, the Russian capital is indeed one of the most expensive cities in the world. This was obviously affected when booking his hotel: one quickly realizes that it will be difficult to get a good position while paying an affordable price!

Capital to excessive dimensions, the ideal will of course stay in the most central as possible ... For this, we must provide a substantial budget: Many hotels are present in the center of Moscow, the establishment in ostentatious luxury at more modest.

To see a little bit lower price, look to book outside the center of Moscow, although it is still far from reaching classes really "cheap". In addition, there sometimes loses greatly charm.

The quality of the public transport network in the capital is impeccable. The Moscow metro is in itself a tourist attraction in its own right and efficiently serves the city, although complete by buses and taxis.

Kitchen and culinary Moscow

In Moscow, you'll enjoy a range of traditional dishes and delicious pelmeni with a kind of meat dumplings, blinis and to top it all the fabulous rapana, carnivorous snail.



You can accompany these exquisite dishes by Kefir, pop, slightly alcoholic. A list of restaurants is offered in order to discover the gastronomy Moscow:

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