“Three things make a person happy: love, interesting work and the opportunity to travel ...” - said Ivan Bunin. We hope you are doing well with love and interesting work. But with travel, we will help you! After all, it's already spring in the yard, and you can feel it most vividly on the road. PEOPLETALK offers you a small guide to the most beautiful corners of our planet, which you might want to go to.
Colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia, China
It seems that these mountain ranges- the creation of an artist who generously painted the canvas with bright colors. According to many researchers, the rocks acquired such a color due to the fact that this area was under water for about 100 million years. After the drought, the water evaporated, and the remaining silt gave the rocks a riot of colors. In 2010, the Zhangye rocks were included in the list World heritage UNESCO.
Sea of Stars on Vaadhoo Island, Maldives
This place is the dream of all romantics. The coast is strewn with thousands of luminous lights, as if reflecting the night starry sky. This phenomenon is easily explained: flickering is created by unicellular organisms - phytoplankton. This sight is worth a sleepless night!
Great Chinese Wall, China
One of the most major monuments architecture in the world, which is 21,196 km long, undoubtedly deserves attention. About 40 million tourists visit this place annually. And this incredible structure is included in the list of the seven wonders of the world.
Northern lights, Iceland
Everyone should see this magical phenomenon at least once in their life! The radiance can be observed from many parts of our vast northern country, for example in Murmansk. But in Iceland, you can kill two birds with one stone: northern Lights You will see on clear nights from October to April, and from February to March you can see the largest mammals in the world - whales and killer whales from the coast. Agree, the trip is worth it.
Taj Mahal, India
People from different countries... In just one year, the Taj Mahal is visited by 3 to 6 million people. The incredibly beautiful structure was built by Emperor Shah Jahan after the death of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal. More than 22 thousand craftsmen worked on the creation of this architectural masterpiece. The Indian Pearl is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Shinjuku Gyoen Pakr, Japan
The very place where beautiful sakura blooms every spring! The incredibly beautiful natural flowering of wild cherries in the gardens of Japan is called Hanami. This holiday is a national tradition; admiring flowers lasts from 7 to 10 days. Shinjuku Gyoen Park, due to its beauty, has become one of the most visited places in Japan. So, going to the Land of the Rising Sun, choose the end of March and the beginning of April.
Venice, Italy
Venice is one of the most beautiful cities not only Italy, but the whole world! The city literally stands on the water: it is built on 122 islands and is connected by 400 bridges. Venice has its own amazing atmosphere that attracts tourists and forever sinks into the heart of everyone who has been there.
Cave mountain river Hang Son Dung, Vietnam
This cave, by the way the largest in the world, was discovered in 2009. On the this moment it has been explored only 2.5 km in depth. Width giant cave reaches 100 m, and height - 250. This underground kingdom is filled with incredible beauty. There is a river inside, the depth of which reaches 200 meters! Such a place is a real find for tourists, photographers and lovers of an unforgettable experience. Hang Son Dung is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent!
Angel Falls, Venezuela
One of the most beautiful and highest waterfalls in the world is located in Venezuela. The scale of this creation of nature is hard to imagine! The total height of the waterfall reaches 1054 m, and the height is 807 m. Angel is located on the territory National park Canaima, and in 1994 UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site.
Antelope Canyon, USA
Surely you have repeatedly come across the amazing beauty of the canyon in photographs, in movie frames and music videos. The canyon is located in the southwestern United States. The reddish-red walls are natural gigantic crevices in the sandy cliffs. Its length is just over 100 m. If you decide to visit this magical place, know that it is best to observe the beauty of the canyon when the sun is at its zenith.
Lake Ritsa, Abkhazia
Another magical place, which is not so far away, but will definitely delight you with its beauty, is the high-mountainous Lake Ritsa, surrounded by majestic mountains. This is one of the most important sights of Abkhazia. Its length reaches almost 2 km, its depth is about 150 m, and the height of the surrounding mountains is 3200 m. The spectacle is so beautiful that it is difficult to believe in its reality! Recommended!
Moscow has a lot of entertainment for every taste and budget, and in this article I have prepared a list of 10 best places where to go with your child in Moscow.
Per last years there are hundreds of places where you can go with your child in Moscow. However, among this variety, it is very difficult to choose the best and decide where it is best to spend time with the whole family.
For those on a budget, numerous parks in Moscow are an excellent choice, where you can spend a great day with your child at no extra cost. The capital of our Motherland is full of contrasts, and there are also such entertainments for which you will have to pay half of the monthly salary. They did not make it into my personal rating of places where to go with a child in Moscow.
So, where can you go with your child in the capital and enjoy the time spent with your family?
Here are the 10 best places to go with your child in Moscow.
No. 10. Moscow theater of children's books Magic Lamp
A small and cozy puppet theater with a soulful atmosphere in the center of Moscow offers performances for the smallest children, only 3 years old. The theater is located in the center and has a flexible booking system: if a child suddenly falls ill, you can cancel the reservation right on the day of the performance. I recommend going with your child to the play “Kitten named Woof” in Moscow.
Price: 900‒1200 rubles
No. 9. Sokolniki park
One of the largest parks in Moscow, Sokolniki, is a great place to go with a child of any age. There is an amusement park, many paths for cycling, rollerblading and skiing in winter. There is also a skating rink in winter. Unlike another popular Moscow Gorky Park, in Sokolniki you can drive a carriage absolutely everywhere and it is not so crowded. Here you can look at ducks and swans on the Golden Pond, see squirrels (just don’t feed them, please), play in one of the many playgrounds, ride a little train (as in the photo). And if you are looking for where to go with a child with disabilities in Moscow, then Sokolniki will be an excellent option: there is a wheelchair-friendly environment, and there is an Emerald City playground on the territory that takes into account the needs of children with special needs.
Price: is free
No. 8. Moscow Planetarium
The oldest planetarium in Russia and one of the largest in the world, the Moscow Planetarium can please astronomy lovers of any age, although I recommend coming here with children from 6 years old, because younger children can be bored and incomprehensible. I must say right away that you need to lay the whole day on the Planetarium or divide your visit into two days: there is a lot of activities and information. You should definitely visit the Great Star Hall and the Urania Museum, as well as the Lunarium Interactive Museum (free for children under 6). I do not recommend going to the Theater of Fascinating Science - it's boring and definitely not worth the additional 600 rubles. Tickets can be bought in advance, but there are no discounts on the website.
Price: from 550 rubles, many benefits
# 7. Moscow circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard.
The Nikulin Circus is one of the oldest and most famous circuses in Russia, where you can go with a child of any age. If you live in Moscow or are passing through here, this is a must-see place. Unusual atmosphere of childhood, an interesting program that looks in the same breath for children from 2 to 100 years old, the opportunity to take pictures with circus animals (alas, it is expensive). I highly recommend going to the Circus Magic program, regardless of whether you have children: adults leave the show almost happier than the younger generation.
Price: from 500 rubles
No. 6. Park of the State Farm named after Lenin "Lukomorye"
One of the best free seats where to go with your child in Moscow. Although, from a technical point of view, the park is located in the Moscow region, it is only two bus stops from the metro station "Domodedovskaya". The park is designed for a very different age category, and it is better to come here for the whole day, by the opening at 9 am. At noon, you can already get into a long line, and the wait will take from half an hour to one and a half: the number of people on the territory is limited to avoid crowding. The atmosphere of a fairy tale and fun reigns in the park: you can watch a mini-performance, jump on a trampoline, climb in a rope town, see your favorite fairy-tale characters, “swim” in a pool with balls and do face painting (for an additional fee).
Price: is free
No. 5. Indoor ice rink
One of my favorite pastimes is ice skating. And although I really love open skating rinks, their indoor cousins significantly surpass the first in the quality of ice: for this reason, it is much more pleasant to ride them with children, and there are much fewer people. Indoor skating rinks there are a great many in Moscow, and I advise you to choose the one that is closer to your home, so as not to carry heavy skates and warm clothes far away. The Grad skating rink in the Gorod-Lefortovo shopping center suits my location: the skating session lasts one hour, the schedule is published on the website. There is a rental and sharpening service for skates.
Price: up to 12 years old - 250 rubles, adult ticket - 350 rubles
No. 4. Oceanarium on Dmitrovskoe highway
The largest aquarium in Russia is located in mall"Rio" on Dmitrovskoe highway. Compared to the aquarium, the Moscow one is much more modest in size and variety, but, nevertheless, there is something to see: bloodthirsty piranhas, sharks, Dory fish, penguins, jellyfish and stingrays, as well as many other inhabitants of the depths of the sea. You can come with the smallest.
Price: on weekdays: children under 5 years old - free, from 5 to 14 - 250 rubles, adults - 500 rubles. 50 rubles more on weekends
No. 3. Water park Kva-Kva Park
A great place where you can go with the whole family with children in Moscow. In photographs, he is huge, in real life - a little smaller. But, regardless of the size, here you can find many interesting slides, fountains, attractions. Carefully study the age restrictions: on interesting slides there is an age limit of 10 years, and for children 3–8 years old there is a playground. I recommend going to the water park during the warm season, as there is a draft at deep subzero temperatures: it is easy to catch a cold.
Price: children under 4 years old - free, from 120 to 150 cm - from 540 rubles, adults - from 940 rubles
# 2. KidZania
One of those places that I look at and terribly envy modern children: as a child, I would have swallowed my hat to visit. KidZania opened in Moscow quite recently, but has already gained thousands of fans, including in my face. This is a play-based learning park, built in the form of a city, where kids can try themselves in hundreds of different professions: cook, dentist, policeman, firefighter. The child will have his own passport and even a salary that he can spend on entertainment or shopping. If your child is over 7 years old and is completely independent, then you can save on the cost of a ticket for yourself and wait for him outside the park. The length of stay in KidZania is 4 hours, but during the summer holidays the restriction does not apply, and you can spend the whole day here.
Price: children - from 390 rubles, adults - from 500 rubles
And here's my personal favorite on the list of places where to go with a child in Moscow:
# 1. Experimentarium Museum
If you are looking for where to go with your child in Moscow, I highly recommend the Experimentarium Museum. I have been to the museum several times already, and always came out only with positive emotions. It is interesting for both adults and children: you can touch everything with your own hands, conduct experiments, learn a lot about physics, chemistry, space, solve puzzles, jump and run. In addition to the most interesting permanent exhibition, the museum hosts classes, lectures and shows every day: the schedule is on the website. In my opinion, this is the best price-quality ratio among all places where you can go with a child in Moscow.
Price: children under 3 years old - free, from 4 to 16 - from 450 rubles, adults - from 550 rubles
But, in fact, despite this list of the best places to go with your child in Moscow, it doesn't matter where you go; the main thing - do not forget to take a good mood with you, and then even an ordinary walk in the park will bring you and your child joy! :)
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Not all Petersburgers have seen the main sights of the Northern capital, and there are many more interesting places which are usually not marked on tourist maps... Therefore, for the townspeople and tourists, we have compiled a list of important and curious locations that are worth seeing in order to understand the city on the Neva.
The first cathedral on St. Isaac's Square appeared in the times of Peter the Great, as the workers from the Admiralty needed their own religious building. The current Isaac is the fourth and largest in the city. Until now, he is one of the most tall buildings in Petersburg (204 meters). It was built under three sovereigns. The talented young architect Auguste Montferrand submitted his project to Alexander I in 1818, a Decembrist uprising took place next to the temple under construction, the main curator of the construction was Nicholas I, who did not live to see the consecration of the cathedral. One of the most complex structures in the history of St. Petersburg, resources for the construction of which were brought from all over the country, was completed only in 1858. Its brilliant author, who in 40 years managed to change the appearance of St. Petersburg, died almost immediately after the consecration of the cathedral. Largely because of this, the legend still circulates that Montferrand was told that he would die as soon as Isaac was finished, and that this is why the construction of the cathedral was so long. While Isaac is still a museum. It still contains important artifacts like Foucault's pendulum that are worth seeing. And you should definitely climb the cathedral colonnade and look at the city from above, reminding yourself that St. Petersburg is especially beautiful from a bird's eye view.
M. Admiralteyskaya, Isaakievskaya square, 4
The Palace ensemble is formed by the Imperial Winter Palace, the building of the Guards Corps, the General Staff building with the Triumphal Arch and the Alexander Column. I must say that before there was a meadow, cows grazed on it, and the current gloss of the Palace Square is due to the era of Alexander I, when a huge area was brought to a single style, and Montferrand erected the famous Alexandrian pillar, which became a new dominant. You should spend more than one day visiting the Hermitage and the General Staff Building: the number of exhibits in the luxurious halls is not counted. However, one visit will be enough to feel the atmosphere of the main repositories of art in the city on the Neva, to imagine the weekdays of the august persons who ruled the country in the past.
m. Admiralteyskaya, Dvortsovaya pl.
Petersburg is a city of bridges and embankments. Citizens simply cannot do without walks by the water to the soothing rustle of the Neva, and tourists, one way or another, will come out to the waterway of the Northern capital at least once to at least admire the opening of bridges. It is then that they begin to understand the city. But to feel the special St. Petersburg romance, we suggest taking a walk along the Zimnyaya Kanavka embankment. This is a small canal connecting the Neva and Moika near Winter Palace... The winter groove became famous for the tragic story of poor Liza, who jumped from the bridge, holding a portrait of her beloved in her hands. This story so impressed the great Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky that he decided to insert a scene of a girl's suicide into his new opera The Queen of Spades. However, today no one remembers this, but there are true romantics here who catch the dawn breaking through from under the arch before filling the city streets. And all this splendor is complemented by the cries of seagulls - a reminder that Petersburgers live by the sea.
m. Admiralteyskaya, nab. Winter grooves
Buddhist temple "Datsan Gunzechoinei" - "the source of the holy teachings of the All-Compassionate Hermit Master" and the northernmost Buddhist temple in the world, as well as the most expensive in Europe, built at the beginning of the XX century. The permission to build the temple was obtained in 1900, after which in 1909 the representative of the 13th Dalai Lama in Russia, Aghvan Dorzhiev, acquired a plot of land on the banks of the Malaya Nevka. The temple was built by the author of the Eliseevsky store in St. Petersburg, Baranovsky, with the involvement of several orientalists and Buddhist specialists, who made sure that the construction corresponded to all religious canons. It turned out to be one of the most expensive Buddhist temples in Europe, which many people know about today, but have never been there. Although there, for example, you can admire the stained-glass windows made according to the sketches of Nicholas Roerich, eat ethnic food and feel that you are no longer in St. Petersburg at all. A tourist from visiting the temple will note for himself that northern capital- a city of many cultures.
m.Staraya Derevnya, Primorsky pr., 91
In the 19th century, the merchant Ustinov, rebuilding an ordinary apartment building, did not yet suspect that in a few years Masons would gather there. It is still believed that Satanists performed sacrifices in the building. As evidence, they show an eerie lattice pattern, which depicts a pentagram. Yes, and the building itself is made in the form of an inverted pentagram-pentagon with a five-pointed star (the symbol of Satanists). It is believed that many have visited this source of energy and continue to come here in order to go through a portal to the Satanist world, and that there was even a story about a boy who climbed into a passage in the house, and then returned half an hour later as a decrepit old man. Now it is easy to get into the building: the residents set up a kind of museum in the front door.
m.Sadovaya, Gorokhovaya street, 57
Rastrelli begins construction of the cathedral by order of Empress Elizabeth in 1748. Smolny Cathedral became for the architect a symbol of violation of European baroque traditions. He was able not only to bring the traditions of European architecture into the building, but also to remember Russian traditions, using them to give the cathedral austerity and solemnity. Even Giacomo Quarenghi, the author of the Smolny Institute, when he passed by the cathedral, invariably exclaimed, taking off his hat: "This is a temple!" However, we offer to admire not only the temple, but also the city from the height of the temple, climbing the cathedral belfry. There are noticeably fewer tourists striving to conquer the heights of Smolny, which makes it easier to breathe here, and the perspective is completely different. With the help of free binoculars, you can see, for example, the Petrogradskaya side, trace how numerous ships sail along the Neva.
m. Chernyshevskaya, pl. Rastrelli, 1
In Soviet times, this cruiser was better known as a symbol of the revolution, and now people come here to look at a colorful exposition dedicated to one of the most tragic pages in the history of the Russian fleet - the history of the early XX century: its crew witnessed all the sad events that befell Russia in those times. You don't even have to walk around the cabins: the power and strength of the ship is easy to feel, even while standing on the deck. However, nine halls await visitors inside (there were six of them before the restoration of the Aurora) with modern multimedia installations. They will take the viewer back in time and allow you to immerse yourself in the events in which the cruiser happened to participate.
m. Gorkovskaya, Petrogradskaya emb.
This complex includes the Narva Gate and Anikushin's workshop, but its main part is the Necropolis of Artists. There are several cemeteries on the territory of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. This necropolis is the most famous. It was founded in early XIX century, when there was not enough space in the old cemetery at the monastery. It was here that most of the most important cultural figures of the 19th century, from Dostoevsky to Karamzin, were buried. In the thirties of the XX century, when the Soviet government began to bring here all the valuable gravestones from other cemeteries, many graves were destroyed and destroyed. Buried there are Dostoevsky, Kramskoy, Karamzin, Kui, Kuindzhi, Delvig, Glinka, Pushkin's second Danzas, Speransky, Demut-Malinovsky and even more hundreds of people, without whom the 19th century would not have happened in the history of Russia.
m. Alexander Nevsky Square, Nevsky prospect, 179
The Victorian greenhouse was built over a hundred years ago. Its main decoration is the pool, which is considered one of the largest greenhouse reservoirs in the world. In the water greenhouse, you can admire the largest water lily in the world, an inhabitant of the waters of the Amazon and Lake Titicaca - the Amazonian Victoria, named after the British Queen Victoria. The diameter of its round leaves is almost two meters, these floating saucers can easily withstand a weight of up to 50 kilograms, so a child or a thin adult can safely sit on it or even swim.
m. Petrogradskaya, st. Professor Popov, 2
The Street Art Museum is one of the newest museums in the city. It was opened in 2012, and, unlike the usual gallery, the exposition is spread over the territory of a partially abandoned industrial zone. There are no classical works in massive baguettes or under glass in the museum space: all works are exhibited under open air, and all of them are of grandiose size (sometimes the height of a whole house). The collection is updated every year, so each new visit will give you as much emotion as the first time. The territory of the museum is divided into two zones - a permanent exhibition, which is located in the area of the existing production of the Laminated Plastics Plant, where an annually replenished collection of monumental paintings by contemporary street artists is located, and a public area where visitors can see temporary exhibitions and various events.
m.Ladozhskaya, Revolution Highway, 84 (entrance from Industrialny prospect)
One of the strangest architectural structures in St. Petersburg. Located among the monuments of the Empire and Classicism era, it looks like a foreign body, the brainchild of the era of the reign of the most Russian-Tsar Alexander III, more suitable for Moscow than for St. Petersburg. Alexander the Third ordered to build this temple on the site of the death of his father from a terrorist bomb on the Catherine Canal. Designed by the architect Alfred Parland, it was only opened in 1907 in the presence of the grandson of Alexander II, Nicholas II. Inside the cathedral itself, there is a piece of paving stone that has been preserved since March 1, 1881.
m. Nevsky prospect, nab. Canal Griboyedov, 2
After a long reconstruction, the island park at the end of the summer of 2016. On the territory of the island, neat paths were laid between the green lawns, benches were installed on the linden alley. A gallery has been opened for visiting, where exhibitions are held. You can also have a bite to eat at the branches of famous city cafes. In the center of events is a large stage, where concerts are given on warm days and on the occasion of holidays. And in winter it works in New Holland big ice rink, which managed to become the main center of attraction for young people on frosty days. There is a restaurant in a historic building on the island, and several more interesting spaces are expected to open soon, where the townspeople can spend their free time. By the way, we have collected interesting facts from the history of New Holland. .
m. Sadovaya, nab. Admiralty Canal, 2
Petersburg is a city of amazing courtyards, where miracles are hidden: mosaics from pieces of colored glass, fairy tale characters and the ancient gods. The townspeople know this well, and it would be nice for tourists to feel it. You don't even have to search for all the unique courtyards. It is enough to visit at least one. We offer - atmospheric mosaic. Benches, walkways, house walls, sculptures and sundials are decorated with colorful colored glass mosaic designs. At some point, an unremarkable courtyard literally began to grow overgrown with mosaics right in front of the locals and eventually became a kind of open-air museum. This landmark, which is better to see once than hear about it a hundred times, was created by the students of the Small Academy of Arts. By the way, the courtyard is famous not only for the bright colors of the mosaic, but also because it was made by the hands of children.
m. Chernyshevskaya, nab. Fontanka, 2
On the corner with Nevsky is the famous "Eliseevsky" store, where you can not only admire the colorful showcase, but also taste delicious pastries if you wish. For a hundred rubles, eclairs are served here wonderful - they not only melt in your mouth, but are also decorated with all the polish of a historic store. The building was designed by one of the largest architects and public figures late XIX- the beginning of the XX century G.V. Baranovsky. By the way, in the Soviet era, the “Eliseevsky” store at 56 Nevsky Prospekt was called “Gastronom No. 1” - however, no one called it that then.
m. Gostiny Dvor, Nevsky prospect, 56/8
The history of this pharmacy goes back to 1760, when its grand opening took place. True, it was then located on Bolshaya Meshchanskaya and had a different name. In 1770, the first owner of the shop, the pharmacist Arik, transported it to the 7th line, where it is located to this day. The pharmacy changed owners several times. The year 1850 is a landmark, this year Vasily Vasilyevich Pel became the owner of the pharmacy. From that time on, the pharmacy became known as the "Pelya Pharmacy". Pel transformed the pharmacy laboratory, introduced quality control of raw materials, created a warehouse for benign drugs, and in 1867 even founded the Russian Society for the Trade in Pharmaceutical Products. Since 1871, Pel began to supply medicines to the imperial court. After the death of Vasily Vasilyevich, the pharmacy was continued by his son, and later his grandchildren and great-grandchildren owned the pharmacy. After the revolution, the laboratory at the pharmacy ceased to function, and a little later the factory. The pharmacy changed its name, and began to be called "Andreevskaya" - by its location opposite the Andreevsky market. During the war, the pharmacy also functioned, even though a shell hit the building during the blockade. The pharmacy was closed only in 2005. The reason for this was the fire. In 2010, the oldest pharmacy shop in the city was restored, and in March 2010 it again began to receive customers. Since 2011, the pharmacy has begun to conduct excursions, and every year she takes part in the "Night of Museums" program.
M. Vasileostrovskaya, 7th line V.O., 16-18
It was here that the history of Russian railways when in 1837 the first train to Tsarskoe Selo departed from here. At first, there was an ordinary one-story wooden building, more like a station in a small town. Then the architect Ton (the author of the Moscow railway station) built a building in the classical style. But it fell into disrepair, and in 1904, according to the project of the architect Brzezovsky, a huge station complex in the Art Nouveau style was built here. The current Vitebsk railway station and now it is not inferior in beauty to European ones. Openwork lattices, modernist design, a variety of architectural forms, sometimes far from the classicism usual for St. Petersburg - all this was a novelty, unique for Russia at that time. There are even elevators (the platform is on the second floor), which, however, are no longer working.
m.Pushkinskaya, Zagorodny prospect, 52
Spiritual center of St. Petersburg. The construction of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery was started by Peter the Great. In 1797 the monastery received the status of a lavra. Only three churches have survived to this day, the rest were dismantled or rebuilt during the years of the Bolshevik rule. Immediately behind the Alexander Nevsky Lavra is the Theological Seminary - a higher educational institution of the St. Petersburg Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, which trains clergy and clergy.
m. Alexander Nevsky Square, nab. Monastyrka river, 1
Hermitage cats are one of the brands of St. Petersburg, but getting to know them directly in the open spaces of the main museum is quite difficult - they often spend time in the basements of the Winter Palace. To get acquainted with the furry curators of the museum, you can go to one of the two cat-cafes in St. Petersburg, where one of the Hermitage cats must live.
Petersburg is a city of bridges. There are more than three hundred ferries in the city. The most famous are Dvortsovoy and Troitsky, of course. But the most charming is the Peter the Great Bridge (Bolsheokhtinsky). Many, being near him, recognize London in St. Petersburg. And there is also a legend that one of the rivets in Bolsheokhtinsky's design is gold. But no one has found it yet.
M. Chernyshevskaya, Bolsheokhtinsky bridge
Peter and Paul Fortress - a fortress in St. Petersburg, located on the Hare Island, the historical core of the city. Official name- St. Petersburg, in 1914-1917 - the Petrograd fortress. On its territory there is a beach, beloved among the townspeople, and several museums operate (for example, the Museum of Cosmonautics). Everyone should visit the fortress at least once, and it is even better to come here by noon and hear a live midday cannon shot.
M. Gorkovskaya, Peter and Paul Fortress, 3
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In order to fully enjoy the beauty of the capital, you do not have to pay money for it. You can try to bypass them all during the May holidays.
Streets, squares
the Red Square
Everyone should visit the very heart of Moscow at least once in his life. You don't have to go to the paid one, but it is imperative to walk along the cobblestones, listen to the chimes and sit on the green lawn under the Kremlin wall (or ride a skating rink, if we are talking about winter). In addition, from here, with the naked eye, you can look at many other attractions: the Spasskaya Tower, St. Basil's Cathedral, the monument to Minin and Pozharsky, Lobnoye Mesto, Lenin's Mausoleum, GUM, the Historical Museum.
Arbat
Perhaps the second most important place in Moscow. If they go to Red Square to calm their conscience (you have been to Moscow - you have to look), then they come here just for the soul. Go through completely pedestrian street together with a joyful crowd, watch and listen to local talents, meet clockwork Hare Krishnas, get your portrait in just a few minutes, buy souvenirs or cheap books, take a picture at the Tsoi Wall, go to one of the museums (from Pushkin's house to the recently opened Tochka G "), watch a performance at the Vakhtangov Theater, or just sit on one of the many summer verandas, or even have a snack at McDonald's.
China town
Another ancient area cities. On its three streets (Nikolskaya, Ilyinka and Varvarka) you can plunge into history with your head: the remains of the Kitaygorodskaya wall, the chambers of the Romanov boyars, the Old English courtyard, the Gostiny Dvor, the Stock Exchange, the Iverskaya chapel, the Church of Varvara the Great Martyr, the Epiphany monastery and many, many other buildings - practically one after the other.
Tverskaya street
If you want to see the capital in all its glory, then you should definitely walk along Tverskaya. There is so much on this street: it's just the concentration of all the most Moscow things on some 1600 meters. She walks in the very center - from Manezhnaya to Triumfalnaya square. Each house here has its own history: the National Hotel, the Central Telegraph, the Moscow City Hall, the monument to Yuri Dolgoruky, the building of the printing house and editorial office of the Izvestia newspaper, the Eliseevsky store, etc.
Museums
Cultural Center "Bulgakov House"
A favorite place for all the creative fraternity of the capital and simply romantic-fantastically-minded youth, especially since it works every day until 23:00, and on Friday and Saturday - until one in the morning. Here you can find a permanent exhibition about the life and work of Mikhail Bulgakov, changing exhibitions, the most real cat Behemoth, a Mail of Love box and a wall on which you can leave your feedback, impression, recognition. If you're lucky, you can get on one of the excursions organized by the cultural center, or just ride on the themed tram.
Metro Museum
People's Museum, nestled in the southern lobby of the Sportivnaya station. His work schedule is not very convenient, but if you do get out there, you can see the internal mechanisms of the metro different years and much more, including documentaries about the Moscow subway.
Museum "Lights of Moscow"
Perhaps the brightest museum in the city in the truest sense of the word. Under the open sky and in the vaulted rooms of the ancient chambers, you can see old oil, kerosene and electric lamps, torch lights, lamps and lamps of various shapes and sizes, outdoor lighting control panels, as well as many photographs with views of the capital.
Country estates
Kolomenskoye
It has everything a city dweller needs for summer vacation: romantic benches and sweet almonds - for couples in love, apple orchard and beautiful view to the river - for creative-minded people, green lawns - for sunbathers, the ruins of a palace and several museums - for those who cannot live a day without “ cultural program”, The temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God and the Church of the Ascension - for those who need to visit the holy places.
Tsaritsyno
Another homestead where you can find entertainment for the whole day. It is not necessary to enter the palace: the entrance is paid, and there is nothing left from the era of Catherine II. It is much more interesting to inspect all the buildings from the outside, walk along figured bridges, find small buildings and architectural decorations hidden in the park, and finally sit on a bench and admire a musical fountain.
Parks
Gorky Park
The most modern park in Moscow at the moment. In his new guise, he fell in love with everyone, regardless of generation and belonging to a particular subculture. Older people come here to feel nostalgic, while young people are delighted with Soviet stylization. Here you can sunbathe, do yoga, run a marathon, play basketball, ride a catamaran, fly in a wind tunnel, learn the secrets of the observatory, visit one of the many exhibitions and, finally, go to a fashionable cafe.
VDNKh
Estimate: 237.5 hectares of walking area People go here to ride rollerblades and bicycles, eat "those donuts", watch a movie in a circular panorama, climb on a Ferris wheel, take pictures against the backdrop of fountains, visit an exhibition of butterflies (cats, rodents, reptiles - underline as necessary) and buy something necessary (or not so) in one of the pavilions.
Victory Park (here Poklonnaya Gora, Triumphal Arch)
A park that boys love. Still, there are numerous devices for fans of artistic riding on skateboards and rollerblades, and the Museum of the Great Patriotic War, and even the most real tanks, on which you can climb quite calmly, without fear that someone will read notations about this. And also fountains, from which it is so cool to splash water, and several big ships and submarines that can also be viewed from close quarters. However, the girls will not be bored either: it is not for nothing that the newlyweds' alley runs here.
Patriarch's Ponds
A place overgrown with the most secrets, legends and mysteries. Those come here who dream of meeting their Margarita, discovering the secret of Berlioz's death, and looking at Woland with at least one eye. And here you can just sit at the very edge of the pond and feed the ducks with bread. Or take a walk around the sculptures dedicated to the works of Krylov and recite one of the fables (or even all!) By heart.
Clean ponds
Slightly less mysterious, but no less popular with creative personalities territory. Here poets arrange their readings, street musicians play their music, representatives of various exotic subcultures make appointments.
Sparrow Hills
If the plans include the conquest of the girl, then you definitely need to go here. Climb first observation deck, eat cotton candy and see enough of the newlyweds, then take a ride on the funicular with a breeze and hide in one of the cozy forest pavilions.
Temples and churches
Cathedral of Christ the Savior
Chief of Moscow. You can come here as a parishioner or go to see the museum - all this will be absolutely free. And also take a walk along Patriarch Bridge, to be photographed against the backdrop of the huge Peter the Great and the Kremlin and watch how the newly-made spouses hang locks in the shape of hearts on the fence, which they will cut down that very night. It is imperative to drop by the gingerbread gift shop: if you don’t eat, then at least you can gaze at them with complete impunity.
Novodevichy and Danilovsky monasteries
The two largest monastic complexes in Russia (the first is for women, the second is for men) and cemeteries, where a large number of famous people Russia. This walk is suitable for those who are serious enough.
The shops
GUM
Grandiose in the center of Moscow. And even though only modern shops and boutiques are now gathered here, it is worth coming here to look at the architectural idea of three masters: Pomerantsev, Shukhov and Loleit. Pseudo-Russian style, decorative elements in the style of Russian ornamental pattern, three longitudinal glass passages ... And here they sell inexpensive and tasty ice cream.
Eliseevsky
The most luxurious store of the pre-revolutionary era. And although for several years in a row one of the branches of the supermarket has been located here " Scarlet Sails”, The local setting and atmosphere allow for a short while to feel like a nobleman of the beginning of the 20th century.
We couldn't help but include Venice with its picturesque canals, grandiose basilicas, colorful houses and cozy wine bars. There is no second such place on Earth.
2. Seville, Spain
Seville is the pearl of imperial Spain, where tourists can enjoy walks through the narrow streets of the city with orange blossom, Moorish castles and the famous Spanish tapas.
3. New York, USA
Not surprisingly, New York is often referred to as the “crossroads of the world”. Nowhere else can you find such a mind-boggling concentration of art, culture, cuisine and business.
4. Lhasa, China
Lhasa is the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism in the unshakable Himalayas. Filled with incense, monasteries and palaces lie against the backdrop of magnificent landscapes.
5. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
From the world famous carnival to places of worship, Rio de Janeiro is a source of excitement for all five senses. And here are two of the most famous beaches on Earth!
6. London, England
Prestigious museums, renowned street markets and a vibrant financial center make London consistently ranked among the most visited cities in the world.
7. Marrakech, Morocco
You will never forget your visit to the Medina of Marrakech. Endless labyrinths of streets full of vibrant bazaars, stunning architecture and tagines at every corner.
8. Petra, Jordan
Petra stands out among all the majestic ancient cities of the world. These epic, desert-winding monumental buildings carved into the rocks must be seen to be believed.
9. Rome, Italy
Walking around Rome is like exploring a huge open-air museum. No other place on earth accommodates such an abundance of fine art, cuisine, and the masses. ancient history like the Eternal City.
10. Varanasi, India
Varanasi is one of the most sacred cities in India. Watching the sunrise on the ghats off the banks of the Ganges along with believers, pilgrims and locals will forever remain in your memory.
11. Florence, Italy
Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, boasting an incredible collection of art, not to mention magnificent cathedrals, delicious Tuscan cuisine and rich, enchanting architecture.
12. Havana, Cuba
Walking the streets of Old Havana is a journey into the past, into the world of majestic pre-revolutionary buildings and classic cars, into an atmosphere filled with the smell of home cooking mixed with the sea breeze.
13. Kyoto, Japan
Once the city of Kyoto was the capital of Japan and the main residence of the emperors. Visiting elegant tea houses, gardens and local castles will be the best way to experience the true essence of the traditions of the land of the rising sun.
14. Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem is a true crossroads of cultures, cuisines and beliefs. The most striking confirmation of this can be found on the streets of the Old Town, associated with greatest people and events in history.
15. Paris, France
This is the city of lights, which is considered the most romantic place on Earth. Here you can get carried away with trips to museums and walks through amazing squares with many cozy cafes.
16. Beijing, China
Beijing - historical and cultural capital China, famous for two of the most impressive monumental complexes on Earth: the palace complex Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China.
17. Lalibela, Ethiopia
Lalibela is one of the greatest holy cities in Ethiopia, known worldwide for its unique and stunning collection of monolithic churches carved right into the rock.
18. Granada, Spain
Granada is filled with magic from the Alhambra itself to the narrow cobbled streets of the Albaycín area. Such charm cannot be found even in some big cities Europe.
19. Athens, Greece
The Acropolis of Athens ranks first as one of the most recommended sites to visit. But Athens is much more than just ancient ruins. Sun-drenched streets, flowered squares and incredible museums await you in the city.
20. Bagan, Myanmar
Perhaps here you will see the most beautiful sunrises in the world. Just imagine: the creeping fog, the first glimpses of light and the almost endless plain of the ancient pagodas of Bagan.
21. Kathmandu, Nepal
For many, Kathmandu is the gateway to the majestic Himalayas. This is one of the most colorful cities on Earth, inhabited by ascetic sadhus and monks in saffron robes, chanting cult prayers.
22. Vatican
The Vatican is a city-state and the center of the Roman Catholic Church. Even if you are a non-religious tourist, one glance at the columns and dome of St. Peter's Square will take your breath away.
23. Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon really has it all: sun, sea and a captivating decadent atmosphere, along with colorful city districts such as Chiado and Alfama.
24. Tokyo, Japan
Once in Tokyo, you will feel transported into the future. This sparkling metropolis of 13 million inhabitants has become a Mecca for shopaholics, foodies and party-goers. And at the same time, there is still room in it for pacifying gardens and shrines.
25. Istanbul, Turkey
In this city, East meets West. Istanbul with its thousand-year history, monumental mosques and bustling bazaars is more relevant today than ever before.
26. Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An is a historic Vietnamese port recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Japanese, Vietnamese and European influences are reflected in this unique old town. Oh, and the local cuisine is something.
27. Amsterdam, Netherlands
The quality of life indicator in Amsterdam is kept at one of the most high levels in the world. This fact attracts millions of tourists, fascinated by its famous Red Light District and the stunning Van Gogh Museum.
28. Luxor, Egypt
Luxor is the most beautiful of the ancient cities of Egypt. It is located on the banks of the Nile near the cities of Karnak and Thebes, and not far from the Valley of the Kings, making it a must-see if you love history.
29. Berlin, Germany
Few cities have played such an important role in recent history like Berlin. Plus its legendary nightlife and lively restaurants, making the German capital one of the most interesting cities modern Europe.
30. Jaipur, India
Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan with spectacular palaces and gardens. This Big City is part of the famous Indian "Golden Triangle" along with Agra (location of the Taj Mahal) and Delhi.
31. Lyon, France
The ancient part of Lyon is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the history of the city dates back to Roman times. Try to visit it during the Fête des Lumières, when the cathedrals, gardens and streets are lit with thousands of lights.
32. Oia, Greece
Oia is the most famous town in Greek island Santorini. Its gorgeous white and blue houses cascade down to the sea as if they came off a postcard!
33.Siem Reap, Cambodia
Most travelers flock to the country to visit the stunning ancient Angkor Wat complex, but Siem Reap, with its laid-back bohemian tourism energy and delicious food, is also worth your visit.
34. Vienna, Austria
Vienna is a majestic imperial city with beautiful palaces, manicured gardens and elegant cafes. It has been repeatedly recognized as one of the most livable cities in the world - just the icing on the cake.
35. Cuzco, Peru
In addition to being the main starting point for those wishing to explore the Andes and Machu Picchu, the World Heritage city of Cusco is full of historic temples, monasteries and magnificent colonial houses.
36. Cartagena, Colombia
Colonial city of Cartagena on the coast Caribbean in Colombia has a history of explorers, pirates and kings. Old city recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is as charming as you can imagine.
37. Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar is one of the most popular ancient cities in Africa, famous for its white sandy beaches and a melting pot of African, Arabic and Portuguese culture in the historic district of Stone Town.
38. Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City has a delightful mix of sights, sounds and colors. A city of over 20 million inhabitants, beautiful colonial architecture, close proximity to ruins and solid cuisine.
39.Singapore
Whether it's a vacation or a business trip, while in Singapore, make sure to visit its Little India Quarter. Here you will find the best street food in the entire world.
40. Las Vegas, USA
Sin City is a favorite destination for Americans and tourists from all over the world. A place with an incomparable mix of fine hotels, renowned restaurants and the largest casinos. Viva Las Vegas!
41. Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Samarkand - ancient city The Great Silk Road. Its mosaic and monumental Registan square with Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tillya-Kari madrasahs is one of the most beautiful examples of Islamic architecture in the world.
