Moscow is the fascinating capital city of Russia and a trip here will no doubt be one to remember. When you visit Moscow you will be staggered the beauty of the architecture, the incredible parks, the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Sites along with a plethora of museums and theatres. The architecture in Moscow is world renowned and people come from across the globe to see the Saint Basil’s Cathedral and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. Both of which are awe inspiring in their beauty and an absolute must when visiting Moscow. There are over 90 parks and 18 gardens in Moscow including 4 botanical gardens. This makes Moscow and incredibly green city when compared to other cities of its size. The wonderful parks in Moscow are a major attraction due to their beauty along with the wide range of activities available including boating, water cycling, dancing, tennis and of course simply enjoying the nature by walking around or having a nice picnic. Of note are Gorky Park which features many activities and the Neskuchny Garden which is the oldest park in Moscow and features one of the largest open Amphitheatre’s in Europe, holding up to fifteen thousand people. If you like to visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, well Moscow will not disappoint! Red Square and The Kremlin together are listed as a World Heritage Site and a visit here is an absolute must. Red Square looks beautiful in pictures however seeing it in the flesh will blow you away. This area is full of wonderful museums, beautiful architecture and fascinating Russian history. You can even visit the Lenin's Mausoleum, which contains the embalmed body of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, the founder of the Soviet Union. If you have a fascination with the Soviet Union, you may even like to consider visiting former member of the Soviet Union, the Ukraine, where we have some vacation rentals in Kiev. But if you want to explore Russia further you might also like to see our apartments in St. Petersburg.