Pavel Tretiakov, collectionneur de certaines des œuvres les plus importants d’artistes contemporains à Moscou et Saint-Pétersbourg, fonda cette galerie en 1856. Son frère Sergei collectionnait des œuvres de maîtres français et néerlandais et, en 1872, ils rassemblèrent leurs collections afin d'ouvrir ce musée extrêmement populaire aujourd’hui connu sous le nom de galerie d'État Tretiakov (Tret'iakovskaia Galereia). En 1892, il fut donné à la ville de Moscou et il abrite toujours les œuvres de peintres russes célèbres tels que Vasilii Perov, Ivan Kramskoi et Ilia Repin. Les prix varient en fonction des expositions.
Moscow Free Tours is a Moscow-based tour guide company which offers daily free walking tours of Moscow's main attractions, led by their friendly and knowledgeable guides. This is one of the very few tour guide companies in Moscow which provides 5 tours at 4 different time slots (10:45a, 2p, 4p, 6:30p) in a day regardless of group size and weather conditions. If none of the free tour timings fit into your schedule, you can always book a paid private tour.
A theatre located very near the heart of the city in one of the most beautiful and oldest buildings in Moscow. At the beginning of the 20th century, the building was occupied by noble families, before later becoming a cinema and somewhat later a theatre. Here the great practitioner of theatrical art, Konstantin Stanislavskii, taught young actors. In 1998 the theatre celebrated its 50th anniversary, and continues to maintain Stanislavskii's exacting theatrical standards. The repertoire includes not only classical Russian plays, but also a selection of Western classics, some experimental efforts and a few plays for children.
Billed to be one of the highest points of the city, the soaring Sparrow Hills lies delicately nestled along the banks of the Moskva River. Towering 220 meters (720 feet) above river level, the hill proudly watches over the dynamic, ever-evolving landscape of Moscow, including many of its landmarks like the Luzhniki Stadium, Christ the Savior Cathedral, the gleaming domes of Novodevichy Convent and the imposing Seven Sisters. Having been a muse to many Russians poets and writers in the past, the hill is crowned by an observation tower which overlooks the beautiful bend of the river shrouded by swathes of dense green scenery. Strewn across the lofty scope of the hills are buildings which are some of the most magnificent of their kind in the city, including the awe-inspiring Moscow State University complex and the picturesque Trinity Church.
Les Jardins Alexandrovskii ont été crées entre 1820 et 1823 et s'étalent sur le mur ouest du Kremlin. Les jardins occupent une espace de dix hectares. Bove a vouluque ses jardins soient les plus distinctifs que possible et a combiné un plan régulier avec des éléments libres caractéristiques des jardins romantiques. Les jardins sont bordés par des grilles en fer décoratifs. Des Muscovites et des touristes étrangers viennent souvent aux jardins afin de voir la Tombe du Soldat Inconnu.
Symbole de Moscou, la plage Rouge évoque une époque révolue. Ici, le passé et le présent s’entremêlent à l’ombre de certains des monuments les plus célèbres de la ville, notamment le Kremlin et la cathédrale Saint-Basil avec ses dômes colorés en forme d’oignons. Imprégnée d’histoire, la place Rouge n’a pas toujours été aussi architecturalement impressionnante qu’elle l’est aujourd’hui, puisque c’était initialement une modeste place de marché. Au fil des siècles, elle a évolué avec l’ajout de nouveaux éléments. Sous le régime soviétique, elle fut témoin de nombreux défilés militaires, notamment pendant la Deuxième guerre mondiale et la guerre Froide. Extrêmement animée en journée, la place Rouge est encore plus belle de nuit, lorsque ses magnifiques bâtiments sont illuminés avec des lumières colorées.
Pavel Tretiakov, collectionneur de certaines des œuvres les plus importants d’artistes contemporains à Moscou et Saint-Pétersbourg, fonda cette galerie en 1856. Son frère Sergei collectionnait des œuvres de maîtres français et néerlandais et, en 1872, ils rassemblèrent leurs collections afin d'ouvrir ce musée extrêmement populaire aujourd’hui connu sous le nom de galerie d'État Tretiakov (Tret'iakovskaia Galereia). En 1892, il fut donné à la ville de Moscou et il abrite toujours les œuvres de peintres russes célèbres tels que Vasilii Perov, Ivan Kramskoi et Ilia Repin. Les prix varient en fonction des expositions.
Moscow Free Tours is a Moscow-based tour guide company which offers daily free walking tours of Moscow's main attractions, led by their friendly and knowledgeable guides. This is one of the very few tour guide companies in Moscow which provides 5 tours at 4 different time slots (10:45a, 2p, 4p, 6:30p) in a day regardless of group size and weather conditions. If none of the free tour timings fit into your schedule, you can always book a paid private tour.
Undoubtedly one of the most elegant architectural sights in Moscow, the Danilovskii Monastery was founded by the Orthodox Prince Daniil Alexandrovich way back in 1282. It is now the official residence of the head of the Russian Orthodox Church. The monastery survived the revolution only until 1930, after which the grounds became a borstal. Holy services are once again conducted in all three churches of the monastery and the whole complex has been fully renovated.
A theatre located very near the heart of the city in one of the most beautiful and oldest buildings in Moscow. At the beginning of the 20th century, the building was occupied by noble families, before later becoming a cinema and somewhat later a theatre. Here the great practitioner of theatrical art, Konstantin Stanislavskii, taught young actors. In 1998 the theatre celebrated its 50th anniversary, and continues to maintain Stanislavskii's exacting theatrical standards. The repertoire includes not only classical Russian plays, but also a selection of Western classics, some experimental efforts and a few plays for children.
Museum of Calligraphy is a unique museum devoted entirely to the the art of penmanship, and features a plethora of artwork from 43 different countries across the globe. The venue was established in early 2008, and has been a huge crowd-puller ever since. It is associated with the renowned International Council of Museums as well as the American Alliance of Museums. The site is always abuzz with activities, and is known to frequently organise workshops and exhibitions.
Science can be fun, and nowhere is this idea more evident than at Moscow's Experimentanium. This science museum offers over 300 interactive exhibits where the idea is to be as hands-on as possible. With a great educational program, engaging shows, film screenings and more, it is a great place to spend a day out with the family. Tours are available in both Russian and English. Walk through the museum and discover the principles of electromagnetism, anatomy, mechanics, optics and more first hand! The puzzle room is especially popular with visitors. There is a souvenir store and a cafe here as well.