Russia has become one of the favorite tourist destinations in recent years because of the number of attractions and historical sites it has in its multiple large cities. Moscow is the capital of Russia and one of those tourist destination cities, which has loads of historical sites and museums to offer to its visitors. Most tourist agencies have various tours to Russia because of the number of attractive places that they can suggest to their travelers. While most people think that they have only the possibilities to see historical sites and museums in Moscow, the city has several other fun places and activities to offer tourists who have decided to visit Moscow on their travel to Russia.
Besides the museum and historical places, such as Kremlin and Red Square, which both house loads of attractive places inside them, you can also visit one of the top circuses in the country, The Circus Nikolin; or you can cruise on the Moskva River, and enjoy sightseeing some of the top attractions of Moscow from the river point of view; there’s also the opportunity of seeing a lovely Russian ballet performance on your trip to Moscow if you would include it on your Russia tour program, and several other fun activities that you can try on your travel to Russia.
However, as one of the primary offers that we at the Star Travel Company would give our tourists who have decided to take a trip to Moscow, you can also visit some of the top natural and artificial parks in Moscow since it’s one of the main parts of any Russia Tour program in Moscow. There are several significant parks in Moscow that you can enjoy if you have enough time on your tour to Russia plan, and we’re going to name a few of them so you can decide which ones are better fits your expectation and schedule, and the first one is the Sparrow Hills.
The Sparrow Hills
The Sparrow Hills or Vorobyovy Gory is one of the natural sights of Moscow, which locates near the Novodevichy Cemetery and recognizes as one of the highest points of the city. One of the main features of this park is its height because, with that, it has a remarkable view over its neighboring area and the city in general. This point has helped the Sparrow Hills to attract lots of tourists who want to have a significant panoramic view over the city or would like to spend some time off the sightseeing and enjoy a lovely afternoon with their friends and family. The Sparrow Hills is often included in Moscow tours because of its popularity, and many travel companies, including us at the Star Travel Company, would recommend it on our tour to Russia.
Gorky Park
The next park that often recommended in Russia tours is the central park of Moscow, named after one of the greatest Soviet writers Maxim Gorky. Gorky Park is one of the first urban parks that ever constructed in Moscow after the October Revolution, and due to its transformation in 2011, it is one of the modern and eco-friendly parks of Moscow. There are lots of features in this park that can make it a must-visit on your tour to Russia plans, such as its family-friendly atmosphere; its cafes and restaurants; the contemporary museum of Garage inside it; the Muzeon, which is a small cultural center as well as an open-air museum, and various lovely and romantic spots inside the park. If you have enough time on your travel to Moscow, we strongly recommend a visit to this park.
Zaryadye Park
Zaryadye Park is the next name on our list, which is only a few steps away from Red Square and the Moscow historical center. This modern park is both a great place for tourists to enjoy a walk or have a significant view over the Moskva River and a place to educate themselves on the history, nature, and eco-system of Russia as well. Zaryadye Park has several educational and cultural platforms, including a multifunctional concert hall, an underground museum, an amphitheater, and a media center, which gives you the opportunity to time travel throughout Russian history. One of the favorite spots for the tourists and one of the wonders of this park is the floating bridge, on which tourists would have the best view over the Kremlin and Moskva river. We extremely recommend this park to our travelers since it’s only a few minutes of walk away from Red Square and the well-known Kremlin.
Tsartsyno Palace
The Tsartsyno Palace that once caught the attention of Catherine the Great is a palace outside of Moscow, which has multiple historical structures alongside museums, parks, and musical fountains. Besides the museum and palace, Tsartsyno Park has bike and scooter rental spot, which is a popular activity among young tourists; a boat station that rents boats in summer to people who would love a delightful time on the lake; a walking path through the park, and electronic car tour, which gives you the information about the park and its fascinating history. You may visit this park only if you have enough time on your tour to Russia because it locates outside the city and there are enough attractions inside Moscow to keep you as busy as possible, but we recommend this place to tourists who would fancy having a country-side time in Moscow.
All-Russian Exhibition Center
Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy or All-Russian Exhibition Center is one of the largest parks in Moscow, which locates less than a kilometer from the Ostankino Television Tower. This vast park houses several architectural masterpieces alongside multiple remarkable structures and monuments, such as The Friendship of Nations fountain. If you have plans to visit this park on your trip to Moscow, we also recommend a visit to the Ostankino Television Tower, which is one of the modern attractions of Moscow.
Moscow isn’t only an excellent place for tourists who want to learn about Russian history on their travel to Russia, it also has loads of fun activities and places to offer to its visitors. We at the Star Travel Company recommend you visit our weblog to learn about other Russia attractive places and the best places to include in your tour to Russia program.
