Moscow: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Explore Kremlin and Red Square located at the central city of Moscow which represent Russian symbols. While you are at Kremlin, you can enjoy the clear sky alongside with Moskva River.
Kremlin
Red Square
DOWNTOWN
Kitay-Gorod is one of the most iconic places in Moscow. The building offers neoclassical design with its colorful churches. There are many bars and cafes you can visit with your travel buddy.
Kitai Gorod
SHOPPING
You can spend your shopping budget at Izmailovo Market. It is a weekend flea market that provides unique souvenirs, furnishings, and other antique stuffs. You will find a lot of beautiful local crafts that represent the city.
Arbat Street
Izmailovo Market
FOOD & DRINK
When you are visiting Moscow, you need to taste Borscht, a red-colored sour soup during winter to warm your body. It is made of beets and red cabbage, usually served with bread, meat, and cheese. As for the drink, it's highly recommended for you to taste Kvass, a traditional drink made of rye bread or usually known as black bread.
CULTURE
Moscow is a city where you can find musicians performing for passers-by. They present impressive performance of street artists. Besides, watching ballerina has become one of the cultures carried out by the local people.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
April until May will be the best time to visit Moscow. During this time, the temperature of the city is suitable for foreigners. It's the spring season that will give the tourist an unforgettable experience.
HOTEL
Give your body a proper rest in Four Seasons Hotel which offers the atmosphere of 1930s. It's near the landmark of Moscow. Book a room at the upper floor to enjoy the view of the city. You can also try the Ritz Carlton. This hotel has many luxurious facilities that can release your stress.
Four Seasons Hotel Moscow
The Ritz Carlton
RESTAURANT
White Rabbit is a restaurant that serves delicious Russian foods. This is the best place for you to taste Yalta rapa whelk, Black Sea mussels, and creamy chocolate truffle. Or you can also visit Twins Garden, a restaurant that cooks the best raw materials from all regions of Russia. This restaurant has a unique concept where it serves special plating by talented chefs.
White Rabbit
Twins Garden
CAFE
Lyudi Kak Lyudi is a cafe famous for its menu such as pie, breads, sandwiches, and desserts. Cozy atmosphere of the cafe will make you feel comfortable. There is also this cafe called Grechka Lab located in the area of Museum of Ekslebris. This cafe serves fine cuisines such as soup, salads, and chicken.
Lyudi Kak Lyudi
Grechka Lab
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Mendeleev Bar offers the concept of not-so-secret hidden bar. The unique atmosphere in this bar is built by the dim lighting. Besides, you can also visit another bar called Club Liberty near Lubyanka metro station. Because of its strategic location, this bar is easy to find by first time travelers.
Mendeleev Bar
Club Liberty
INTERESTING PLACE
You should visit Krestovsky Stadium during your vacation in Moscow. It is a home for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. This place will give you an amazing experience watching a football match aboard.
Krestovsky Stadium
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Have a trip at Garage Museum of Contemporary Art which showcases the latest and the best contemporary art. Besides, the exterior of the museum is suitable for your Instagram. Other than this museum, you can also visit Cafe Pushkin which is designed with classic theme identical with wooden furniture.
Café Pushkin
Garage Museum of Contemporary Art
