Moscow is the imperial capital of the north, with Red Square and Onion Top as its calling card. Four days and three nights, between the square and the metro, you encounter a substantial city.
The colorful onion roof of St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square resembles fairy-tale flames, facing off against the Kremlin's red walls. Both military parades and markets have been held here, carrying a strong weight of history.
Entering the Kremlin, the King of Cannons and the King of Bells stand silently, and the golden domes of the cathedral square are connected. The center of power is also the center of faith.
The Moscow Metro is known as the "Underground Palace," with mosaics, sculptures, and chandeliers in a dazzling display. Every station feels like a small museum, and commuting can be art.
At the Tretyakov Gallery, see Repin and the Touring School, where the depth of Russian art lies. Then enjoy a Russian feast, warm yourself with beet soup and dumplings.
Moscow's weight is built into the bricks and stones of history. When you tread on the snow in Red Square and look up at those onion roofs, you'll understand: some cities are born with heavy burdens.
Route fragment
4 days and 3 nights
- Day 1 Red Square, Saint Basil
- Day 2 Kremlin
- Day 3 Metro, Tretyakov
- Day 4: Return trip