Central Federal District

Travel Guide

It's iconic.
It's iconic.
Onion-like domes with fancy #patterns, Saint Basil's Cathedral is the most iconic structure in #Moscow alongside with Kremlin.
Northern door of the Dormition (Assumption) Cathedral in the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia.
The Saint Basil's Cathedral in Red Square, Moscow, Russia. It is also known as The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed. The building, now a museum, is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat or Pokrovsky Cathedral. It was built from 1555–1561 on orders from Ivan the Terrible and commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan.

Where to stay in Central Federal District

Moscow City Centre

Moscow City Centre

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Theaters, museums, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Moscow City Centre. Make a stop by Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Kremlin Arsenal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Okhotny Ryad Station or Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Station to get around town.

Moscow City Centre
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Molzhaninovsky District

4/5(44 area reviews)

When in Molzhaninovsky District, you can plan a visit to Mega Khimki Mall and Arena Khimki, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Molzhaninovsky District
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Moskovskiy

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Moskovskiy and surrounding area, you can visit Vnukovo Airport Public Museum of Battle and Labor Glory and House Museum of BL Pasternak.

Moskovskiy
It's iconic.

Central Administrative Okrug

If you're spending time in Central Administrative Okrug, check out sights like Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or State Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Okhotny Ryad Station or Teatral'naya Station.

Central Administrative Okrug
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South-Western Administrative Okrug

While you're in South-Western Administrative Okrug, take in top sights like Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin or Kant Ski Slope, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Konkovo Station or Yasenevo Station.

South-Western Administrative Okrug
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Southern Administrative Okrug

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

While you're in Southern Administrative Okrug, take in top sights like Tsaritsyno Palace or Kant Ski Slope, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kantemirovskaya Station or Tsaritsyno Metro Station.

Southern Administrative Okrug
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Popular places to visit

Red Square, Russian Federation

Red Square

You can learn about the history of Moscow with a trip to Red Square. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.

Red Square
Moscow Kremlin featuring night scenes, a ferry and a river or creek

Moscow Kremlin

Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Moscow Kremlin
Apartment building at Arbat street in Moscow, Russia

Arbat Street

You can learn about the history of Moscow with a visit to Arbat Street. Take in the acclaimed theater scene in this culturally rich area.

Arbat Street
Bolshoi Theatre showing heritage architecture, interior views and theater scenes

Bolshoi Theatre

A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer.

Bolshoi Theatre
St. Basil\'s Cathedral which includes heritage architecture

St. Basil's Cathedral

Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline.

St. Basil's Cathedral
Lenin\'s Mausoleum which includes a square or plaza

Lenin's Mausoleum

Mourners and curious visitors stream to the grave to see the embalmed Vladimir Lenin, the famous revolutionary and one-time leader of the Soviet Union.

Lenin's Mausoleum