Going To the Izmaylovo Market
The Izmaylovo Market is a must visit destination for all tourists, as it is the biggest and most thriving souvenir market in the city of Moscow. The market is home to a variety of stores and shops that sell all kinds of souvenirs, items, mementos and more for you to take back as reminders of your Russian adventures. From chess sets and folk handicraft pieces, to jewellery and antique collectibles, this market is the place to head to for “everything Russian”. The market is unique in its range of items available. The market is popular with tourists and locals alike because of the great varieties available at competitive prices. One can reach the market from the Izmaylovsky subway station.
Spend a Lazy Afternoon at The Sparrow Hills
Everybody knows about all the ‘hot spots’ in Moscow, but few people take time to visit the serene, scenic places in the city. The Sparrow Hills are one such unique place, where you can plan a quiet picnic for a relaxing day amidst the hustle and bustle of the rest of your sightseeing plans. Once you reach the top of the Sparrow Hills, the vantage point offers a glorious panorama of the city of Moscow. This place is ideal for those interested in photography, and it makes a great spot for a quiet lunch with family or some romantic, alone time with your partner.
Absorb Some Culture at the Pushkin Fine Arts Museum
A dreary or cold day doesn’t mean you have to stay cooped up inside your hotel room. The Pushkin Fine Arts Museum is an excellent place to head out to on such a day. The museum, unlike the Tretyakov Gallery which is dedicated to Russian art, houses exhibits made by foreign artists. Different eras in art find their representation in the Pushkin Fine Arts Museum, from Renaissance art and Post Impressionism art to Impressionism techniques.
An Alternate View of Moscow- Boat Tours
Boat tours of Moscow are a popular tourist attraction in the summer months, because you can spend a lazy day coasting around the waters of the city while enjoying the cool breeze and seeing all the great sights from a different perspective. Important structures of the city such as the Kremlin and the St. Basil’s Cathedral can be glimpsed from the open decks of the tour boats.