Moscow

The capital of Russia

"The Church of Rome fell for its heresy; the gates of the second Rome, Constantinople, were torn down by the axes of the infidel Turks; but the Church of Moscow, the Church of the New Rome, shines brighter than the sun in the whole universe... Two Romes are fallen, but the third stands fast; a fourth there cannot be. " - 1552 Priest Filofei

Moscow is unlike any other city on earth. It is the wealthy economic center for one sixth of the world's land mass and has over 120 ethnic groups and nationalities. A diverse and vibrant city with a strange combination of traditional Russian architecture and newer Soviet tastelessness, Moscow is an adventure waiting to happen!

One surprising fact about Moscow is the concentration of its main sites. The Kremlin is the hub of the attractions, boasting most of Moscow's best sites in one small area. But the quality of these sites is so fantastic and so unique that it easily compensates for the lack of other sites in the city. The proximity of these sites also makes it easy to visit the must-see places in just a few days.

As Europe’s largest metropolis, Moscow comes with its fair share of traffic blunders. It seems that all of the world’s most expensive black cars are here, and that most of those car owners do not understand the difference between sidewalks and parking lots. While the traffic situation leaves much to be desired, the Moscow subway is superb. The advanced Metro system carries up to 3 million passengers a day and its trains run every few minutes. With stations that could rival art museums, the Moscow Metro is a city in its own right – like nothing you have seen before.

The best time to visit Moscow is from May to September. The best way to plan your trip is through one of our package tours to Moscow.