Skyscrapers and a chic mansion: what to see in Moscow in three days?

Skyscrapers and a chic mansion: what to see in Moscow in three days?

A small guide to the capital.

Moscow is so different. You can take cool photos for memory near the Kremlin, sit on the Patrikas with Bulgakov’s book, look at the city from the height of the 92nd floor. How to manage everything in three days? It is quite realistic if you plan your itinerary in advance.

We tell you how to “embrace the vastness” in a few days and where to go first.

Red Square

St. Basil’s Cathedral on Red Square

You can start with Red Square, especially if it’s your first time in Moscow. Yes, it is banal, but any route around the capital starts from here. There is a special atmosphere of chaos here – crowds of people, regular construction and repair works, endless festivals and fairs. But that’s the trick – you can quickly get into the crazy rhythm of the capital. There is the Kremlin itself with the Spasskaya Tower, the Armory, and the Cathedral Square. There is also a monument to Minin and Pozharsky, the leaders of the Second People’s Militia. If you wish, you can also look into Lenin’s Mausoleum – the entrance is free of charge. And after that – walk to Manezh Square, stand in a long line for a cappuccino at KFS, meet someone in the crowd and enjoy the panorama at the same time. And move on.

Lubyanka Square

Saltykov Estate

Lubyanka is not far from Red Square and stretches along GUM. It is accessed by a road along Nikolskaya Street, the most decorated and popular place with bloggers. The square used to be a weapons workshop where the giant Tsar Cannon was cast for the Kremlin. Now they sell Barbies and Legos in the largest store of goods of the Central Department Store – it is more than 60 years old. On the way you can stop by the museum of Soviet slot machines and try a soda. Then take a photo near TSUM, which resembles a Gothic palace – did you come to Moscow for nothing? There are also Bolshoi Theater and Teatralnaya Square – a place of respite for many people. You can sit on a bench, feed the pigeons and listen to the noise of the fountain. From there, head to the Saltykov Estate, a luxurious mansion on Myasnitskaya Street. There you can also see where the Armenian Diaspora lived – this is the Armenian Lane – and in it, as it is easy to guess, is the Armenian Embassy. If you are not lazy, go to the Eliseevsky store – it reminds you of the Hermitage.

Patriarch’s Ponds

Patriarch’s Ponds

In fact, this is an ordinary small park with a pond, but it is full of cozy streets and Instagram cafes around it. Here you can get into the atmosphere of the novel “The Master and Margarita” – Bulgakov lived not far from this place. And for a full entourage, sit down on the veranda of Margarita Bistro – there is delicious coffee and cheesecakes. In this place the whole Moscow elite gathers and discusses plans for the great future with a glass of “Aperol”. We advise you to watch Alexander Tsypkin’s series about the Patricks – it is called “The Unprincipled”. You will immediately understand everything. In general, prepare the best outfit and in the evening sit down somewhere on the terrace with Bulgakov in your hands. And afterwards – go out to Malyaya Bronnaya, and there – wherever your eyes are looking.

Moscow-City

Moscow-City

You can finish your three-day tour in a restaurant or on an observation deck with a view of Moscow. You will find an abundance of observation spots in the OKO Tower – from there all the skyscrapers fit into the frame. Among them there is the highest open-air platform in Europe – “Higher Only Love”. There are free binoculars, sketchbooks, a telescope and Wi-Fi – to immediately post a photo to Insta. In general, few people come here, and in vain. We advise you to come and see all the unusual high-rises and glass experiments live – it’s worth it. You can capture yourself against the background of this splendor on the Taras Shevchenko embankment – you can go there through the Bagration Bridge. This point is even marked on maps – just type Moscow City View Point into googlemaps.