Moscow Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital and most populous city of Russia
About Moscow
Moscow is the financial and political centre of Russia and the countries formerly comprising the Soviet Union. It has a population of around 13 million and an area of2,511 square kilometres (970sqmi)after an expansion in 2012. Moscow is the second most populous city in Europe, afterIstanbul, and has the most populous metropolitan area in Europe, with some 21 million residents, comprising roughly one-seventh of the population of Russia. Moscow is in the UTC+3 time zone; there is no daylight saving time. Many years since the break up of the Soviet Union, the economy has improved, and the modern era has brought upon a wide variety of construction projects, modern architecture and newer transport systems. The Moscow Metro, in particular, is the longest and busiest subway system in Europe. Mos
Top Attractions in Moscow
Explore the best things to see and do in Moscow:
- ★Bolshoi Theatre
- ★Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure
- ★Great Moscow State Circus
- ★Hot air balloon ride
- ★Kva-Kva Water Park
- ★Lefortovskie Baths
- ★Luzhniki aka Kristall skating ring
- ★Moscow Nikulin Circus
Where to Eat in Moscow
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Pushkin
- 🍴Chemodan (Suitcase)
- 🍴Danilovskiy market
- 🍴Depot
- 🍴Expedition Northern Cuisine
- 🍴Food store
Moscow Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 16 sections including: