| Moscow is the city to be visited. It is one of the most ancient and most gorgeous metropolises in the world. Moscow has a long and interesting history. The city has been totally ruined and rebuilt anew a lot of times throughout the centuries. Each time the city was resurrected from the ashes, it became further and further beautiful. The most gifted and renowned architects were invited from around the world to restore Moscow. So, Moscow tourist attractions are really worth seeing. These days Moscow is the city where the past and the present exist side by side in reciprocal tolerance and respect. Beside ancient monasteries and cathedrals, there tower over ultramodern business centres and skyscrapers. But, originally, Moscow is the epicentre of Russia's history.Being the symbol of the the city, Red Square is the most renowned city square in Moscow and, perhaps, one of the best-known in the world. It separates the Kremlin, the former royal citadel and nowadays the official residence of Russia's President, from a historic merchant quarter called Kitai-gorod. Since major streets of Moscow run from here in every direction, Red Square is frequently considered the central square of Moscow and of the country.Resurrection Gate is the only existing gate of the Kitai-gorod in Moscow. It joins the north-western end of Red Square with Manege Square and gives its name to Voskresenskaya Square (called Resurrection Square) situated nearby. Just in front of the chapel there is a bronze plaque marking kilometre zero of the Russian highway system.Alexander Garden was one of the first public parks in Moscow. It spans along the western Kremlin wall in front of the Moscow Manege.The State Historical Museum of Russia is situated between Red Square and Manege Square. Its displays range from relics of the prehistoric peoples inhabiting present-day Russia to extremely valuable artworks obtained by the Romanovs. The total number of works of art in the museum's collection averages out at millions.They say Moscow will definitely exhaust you before you exhaust its possibilities. If you require further information about other tourist attractions in Moscow, visit www.see-you-in-moscow.com. |
