Red Square

Red Square remains, as it has been for centuries, the heart and soul of Russia. Few places in the world bear the weight of history to the extent that Moscow's central square does. From the 16^th Century St. Basil's Cathedral - one of the most famous pieces of architecture in the world - to the constructivist pyramid of Lenin's Mausoleum, Red Square is rich in symbols of Russia's turbulent and intriguing past.

History of Red Square From medieval slum to Soviet parade ground, Red Square has a long and fascinating history that is inextricably entwined with the fate of the Russian nation.  ›››

St. Basil's Cathedral Moscow's most famous building still has the power to awe and delight visitors.  ›››

Kazan Cathedral The first post-communist reconstruction project has brought back to life one of Moscow's most charming churches.  ›››

Kremlin Wall The Soviet Union's most prestigious cemetery achieved almost religious status under communism.  ›››

Lenin Mausoleum Morbid as it may be, the elegant building that houses Lenin's waxy corpse should not be missed.  ›››

Statue of Minin and Pozharsky A prominent monument that commemorates the unlikely heroes who saved Russia from Polish invasion.  ›››

Resurrection Gate and the Iberian Chapel Another restoration project has returned one of Moscow's most sacred sites.  ›››

GUM One of the world's greatest shops has regained its prestige, and has prices to match.  ›››

Lobnoe Mesto A relic of medieval Moscow that has unjustly been ascribed a particularly bloody history.  ›››