Thursday, February 16, 2012

Moscow- An Imperial City Rich in History

The city of Moscow is now becoming a popular holiday destination for many tourists from all over the world. The city tour is the perfect way to enjoy the captivating Russian capital and witness, some of the most beautiful and charming places that it has to offer.

Being 860 years old, you are bound to find attractions in the city that speak of Moscow’s imperial past. I was surprised to find just how extensive the city is with its architectural beauty and its interesting culture, which reflects both past and post Soviet Era. All thanks to the cheap flights to Moscow that made the experience all the more worthwhile. Moreover, getting around the city is absolutely convenient as there are modes of transportation system to suit your requirements. The city tours are an ideal way to familiarize and get used to the city. Since, I had planned on spending my vacation here, I found no trouble getting international airlines as there are plenty that operate in and out of Moscow regularly- needless to say Moscow is very well connected to all the major cities of the world.

Let’s take a close look at some of the major attraction that you can enjoy while vacationing in Moscow. Book the city tour and get ready to explore the splendors. The best place would be to start at the popular Red Square- synonymous with Moscow.

Fascinating sights of Moscow

One of the most popular places in Moscow is the Red Square. With flights to Moscow bringing tourists from all over the globe, you are likely to find this place buzzing with them. The square itself has many other places of significance- among them is the St. Basil Cathedral, which I found to be truly fascinating with its twirling colors on the coiled spires. You can even tour the inside, which is quite remarkable as its exterior.

Lenin’s Mausoleum

Besides the Red Square, the Lenin’s Mausoleum is yet another place of interest for both the Muscovites as well as tourist. This place holds the preserved body of Lenin himself since his death in 1924 and is loved by history lovers.

The Tretiakov Gallery

This gallery is perfect for art lovers. The history of old Russia is reflected through some of the finest art work. Additionally, the Moscow metro tunnel is also a must place to see for those wanting to know about the culture of Russia through artwork.

Moscow Parks

In addition to mystifying architectural beauty, museums and art gallery, tourist traveling on their cheap tickets to Moscow will definitely fall in love with the city’s pristine and immaculate parks. The Gorky park, Neskuchniy gardens and the Ismaylovskiy park is a must see place when spending your holidays in Moscow- I enjoyed every moment of tour.

Fare Buzz, was the site, where I found all the information about Moscow and its city tours including airline tickets. If you plan to visit this historical place you will definitely find all the necessary details to make your trip memorable and unforgettable one.