Most reviewed Architectural Buildings in Central Russia
4.5Moscow Metro(17.1k reviews) - Highly efficient Underground art galleries from Stalin era Architectural Buildings • Public Transportation Systems
The Moscow Metro, in addition to being remarkably efficient and frequent (departures every 2-3 minutes at most main stations, you just have to be aware of the closing times after midnight) and economical (we purchased troika cards and recharged as necessary) also contains a number of wonderful stations filled with Stalin era art and sculptures and architecture. It is easy to do your own on line research to see which stations you would like to see and then either spend a few hours going from one to the next (in which case it is exceptionally cheap as you are only charged a single fare if you do not exit the system), or just add in detours to the stations during your other travels. Even at relatively busy times we found that if we hung around for a few minutes we could get an opportunity for photos with not many people or you could choose to include the large crowds in the picture. The very long escalators at some stations are also a feature in themselves.See more..
4.5GUM(5.998 reviews) - One of the iconic places on Red Square Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Department Stores
The largest department store in Russia, dating back to the days of the tsars, is located opposite the Kremlin in Red Square.See more..
The oldest theater in Moscow, rebuilt following a fire and later a hurricane, is magnificent both inside and out, and its resident opera and ballet troupes rate among the finest in the world.See more..
4.5Kremlin Walls and Towers(2.893 reviews) - best seen from Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
The Kremlin's redbrick walls and 18 towers were built at the end of the 15th century by the Italian craftsmen Pietro Antonio Solari and Antonio Fryazin. The famous Spasskaya (Saviour) Tower is the main and official entrance to the Kremlin and its symbol.See more..
The Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy is one of the largest exhibitions, museums and recreation complexes in the world. It is one of the most popular public places of the Russian capital. It hosts more than 19 million guests per year. The Exhibition was opened on 1 August 1939. Its name has changed several times, i.e. VSHV ВСХВ, VPV ВПВ, VDNH USSR ВДНХ СССР, ВВЦ VVC. In spring 2014 the Moscow City Government launched a large scale project of the VDNH’s revival commemorated to the 75-year Anniversary of the main exhibition centre of the country. On the initiative of the Mayor of Moscow, Sergey Sobyanin, and according to the results of citizens’ electronic voting the VDNH had its famous historical name of “Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy” returned. The name corresponds to VDNH in Russian. Now, the VDNH is combined with the Botanic Gardens and Ostankino Park. Its total area is more than 520 ha. On the territory of VDNH you can see many architectural masterpieces, large and small parks, and unique fountains. Forty-five sites at VDNH are recognized as cultural property sites of federal significance. More than 100 international exhibitions and congresses, dozens of festivals and special events as well as new expositions are held at VDNH yearly. With the revival of the open-air theater that was opened on 1 August 2014, the Exhibition achieved the status of popular outdoor performance stage hosting best world performing musicians from Russia and abroad. Come enjoy the VDNH!See more..
5.0The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra(1.463 reviews) - Most amazing site !!!. The real diamond of the Golden Ring. NOT 2 B MISSED. Sunday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra “In the land of Moscow and all over the world there is no other monastery equal to this one…” - Archdeacon Paul of AleppaSee more..
The Tula Museum, a historical monument of defensive architecture. The territorial restoran in the center of Tula and is one of the landmark/See more..
4.5Museum of Wooden Architecture(1.149 reviews) - Wooden fairy tale Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
On the place of the former monastery of St Demetrius one can find another marvel of traditional Russian architecture – an open-air Museum of Wooden Architecture. Several churches, houses, and other authentic 18th and 19th-century wooden buildings were brought here from all over the Vladimir region in the 1960–1970s. The man-made beauty of the monuments of folk architecture merged wonderfully with the landscape of centuries-old Suzdal. The Church of the Transfiguration (1756) seems to be a town cut in wood, with its parts of different sizes and shapes ingeniously connected by the carpenters who built the entire church without metal nails. The recently reconstructed Church of the Resurrection (1776) belongs to the type of “boat-shaped” churches, when all parts of the building stretch along one axis. The ship (bark, or boat) is an ancient Christian symbol comparing the Church to the Noah’s Ark. The object is under the operational management of the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-Reserve.See more..
5.0Holy Assumption Cathedral(1.035 reviews) - Not to be missed Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
Assumption Cathedral is one of the oldest Russian churches, a shrine of the Orthodox Church, a witness to the most important historical events, a grand-ducal necropolis, a repository of unique ancient paintings; the only documented and accurately dated monument that preserved frescoes of the famous icon painter Andrei Rublev, a unique monument of ancient Russian history and art included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, Assumption Cathedral is a rare combination of architecture, wall paintings, iconography, decorative and applied art of the XII-XIX centuries. The cathedral is under the operational management of the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-Reserve.See more..
The imposing architectural ensemble of the Monastery of the Saviour and St Euthymius “stands out vividly like a city” on a high steep bank of the Kamenka river. Prince Boris – of Suzdal and Nizhni Novgorod – founded it in 1352. St Euthymius, an associate of St Sergius of Radonezh, became the monastery's first hegumen. In 1642, Prince Dmitri Pozharsky, a Russian national hero, was buried here. The object is under the operational management of the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-Reserve.See more..
4.5Vodonapornaya Bashnya(609 reviews) - Nice museum Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Architectural Buildings • History Museums
It is a monument of industrial architecture of the early 20th century. The necessity to build a water tower appeared in the 1860s when the Vladimir running water system was constructed. According to the first project the water tower was to be placed inside the former church above the Golden Gate. This project was fortunately not realized. Later a wooden water tower was built on the Kozlov Val (medieval rampart). In 1912 the building was completely reconstructed according to the project of architect Sergei Zharov. The building is a three-tiered structure made of red brick in the Pseudo-Russian style. Windows serve as a decoration, among them there are double ones, of different height and shape in each tier. The object is under the operational management of the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-Reserve.See more..
4.0Arkhangelskoye Estate and Museum(524 reviews) - Amazing Place Sunday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Parks
This lavish suburban estate dates back to the 18th century and includes Neo-classical palace and formal gardens.See more..
4.5Golden Gate(507 reviews) - Important site Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • History Museums
In the middle of the XII century, when the Vladimir-Suzdal Principality was ruled by the son of Yuri Dolgoruky Andrey Bogolyubsky, the Golden gate served as the main entrance, was a defensive structure and a triumphal arch. Covered with sheets of gilded copper, shining brightly in the sun, the gates amazed the imagination of contemporaries. In those days the city was surrounded by an extended shaft with five travel gates. The Golden gate is the only one that has survived to the present day. They were built in 1164 by princely masters in the technique of half-foot masonry, widely spread in Vladimir-Suzdal architecture. An archway offset by a strong semicircular arch. The building is built in strict proportions, a special grandeur it gives a small elegant gate Rizpolozhenskaya Church. In the exhibition you can see samples of small arms, created in the XX century by the legendary designers-gunsmiths Kovrov — Vasily Degtyarev, Sergei Simonov, Georgy Shpagin and others.See more..
Uglich: Just the spire of this church remains, which we passed on our way to St Petersburg. The reservoir is huge. You cannot alight from the ship to explore the area, but the ship does stop futher on up the river. It's a brilliant cruise and highly recommended.See more..
4.5The Golden Gate(261 reviews) - beautiful place Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Military Museums • Architectural Buildings
Built by the decree of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, it was during his reign that the heyday of white stone architecture and the rise of Vladimir occurred. "I will renew this city with the metropolitan, may this city be a great reign and the head of all." Kiev, the "mother of Russian cities", served as a model for Vladimir's table. The main entrance to Vladimir, as in the "city of Yaroslav", was the Golden Gate built in 1158-1164 with the gate church and the Virgin's robe. Similar buildings existed in different years in major Orthodox cities - Jerusalem, Kiev and Constantinople. And until today they have been preserved only in Vladimir. The building is under the operational management of the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-Reserve.See more..
4.5Imperial Palace(246 reviews) - Good old heritage site Architectural Buildings
It’s definitely the most interesting place in the town. I recommend you to go there with a guide - a visit could be more interesting, you’ll know some details which you can’t find by yourself. Approximate time for a visit is 2 hours. There is also nice green territory where you may walk in warm season (spring-autumn, in winter there are a lot of snow). There is no private parking zone, but you can leave your car in 5-min walking distance.See more..
4.5Fire Tower(200 reviews) - The symbol of the city of Kostroma! Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • History Museums
The fire observing tower was constructed in 1826. Today it is one of the Kostroma museum-reserve buildings, where you can found the tourist infos center and the tour desk.See more..
4.5House of Merchant Aseyev(163 reviews) - The place where you feel history Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
I can come again and again to this nice and better to say wonderful place. Especially it is worse coming for the concert! It is unforgettable! All my colleagues who visited this place were nicely surprised!See more..
4.5Gorki Leninskiye Museum Preserve(138 reviews) - Excellent example of a country estate with a political twist. Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Architectural Buildings • Parks
Museum-Reserve "Gorki Leninskie" is located about 10 km from Moscow and includes four sites: the Lenin Museum, the Russian aristocratic mansion late XIX - early XX centuries, the museum "Lenin's office and his Apartment in the Kremlin", Museum of peasant household. Many original items: aristocratic luxury, Lenin's and his family things, and so on. Need to see Lenin's Rolls Royce "Silver Ghost" on crawler. Large area for walking.See more..
4.5Uspenskaya Tserkov'(109 reviews) - Special church for me Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
There are many churches in Suzdal, but this one is special for me. I had got acquainted with the priest of the Assumption church, Father Andrei. When I was visiting this Church several hours later, I saw father Andrei again. He showed me the church and explained the tiny details that usually ordinary visitors miss.See more..
If you like history, you will enjoy all the places in Murom. Don't foget about the scarf and the skirt. For men it is prohibited to wear shortsSee more..
I loved the stained glass at the entry of this church. I also really liked the painting on the walls of the stairs going up, before you enter the sanctuary. Too bad the stairs were blocked off.See more..
Beatiful spot in kaluga! Completely renovated very very nice too see this historical place. Popular hip spot with nice restaurants See more..
4.5Museum Center Chamber(89 reviews) - An interesting mixture Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Architectural Buildings
This stone building between the two ancient cathedrals was built by the architect Karl Blank in the 2nd half of the 18th century. The building housed the offices of the provincial administration. The first printing house and editorial office of the Vladimir provincial newspaper started their work here. The district court occupied rooms on the first floor. The first State Bank office in Vladimir was opened here in 1849. The office of the Vladimir Governor, Provincial Government and Treasury Chamber were also located here. The object is under the operational management of the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum-Reserve.See more..
Excellent museum charting the history of Smolensk and its battles since the creation of the fortress. Located in one of the fortress towers with the chance to go out on a viewing platform and up to the top of the tower. Warning - lots of steps! Great detail, clearly explained. Lots of historical objects and costumes and a superb town model. Has to be seen.See more..
5.0Peter and Paul Church na Gorodyanke(47 reviews) - Very old church Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
This church was build before the Mongol invasion, which happened in 12-13 century. The walls have traces of multiple rennovation. The chuch has strong Byzantine vibes. Another church nearby in the honor of St. Barbara was closed during our visit. Free entrance, free parking.See more..
Семейная пара смогла поднять из абсолютно заброшенного состояния огромное имение Куракиных. Настоящий гражданский подвиг!See more..
4.5Railway Station Building(44 reviews) - Train station Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
The main building of this train station is a bit quirky in that it sits in the middle, with tracks on either side of the building. It was the first time I've seen a religious building inside a train station. See more..
Удивительное место. Территория огорожена очаровательным белым заборчиком. Как только проходишь через него, время словно останавливается и на тебя спускается благодать. Место очень намоленное. Благовещенская церковь единственная сохранившаяся церковь конца 17 века в Туле. Обязательна к посещению любому православному человеку.See more..
4.5Cathedral of the Assumption(26 reviews) - Восторг Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Первый раз вижу такие иконы, весь храм исписан внутри. Это что-то невероятное!Стоит посетить однозначно!See more..
5.0Bank Building(24 reviews) - 올리크 강변을빛내는 붉은 은행 건물 Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
오룔은 오카강과 올리크 강변이 나뉘어진다. 그 올리크 강변에서 가장 눈에 띄는 건물이 바로 이 은행 건물이다. 네오-러시아 스타일이란다. 자료에 의하면 19세기에 지어진 건물. 여러 우여곡절을 겪었다지만 여전히 빛나는 건축물이다.See more..
4.5Bird House(21 reviews) - Красивое здание Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
В Иваново много красивых зданий эпохи конструктивизма. Но это встречает вас первым по дороге от вокзала к главному проспекту. Красивое и стильное.See more..
5.0Skornyakovo-Arkhangelskoye(16 reviews) - Жемчужина Липецкой области Sunday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Мы познакомились с Усадьбой с началом пандемии и не можем остановиться приезжать сюда (этой осенью были здесь уже в пятый раз, и точно не в последний). Здесь найдутся варианты развлечений и спокойного отдыха как для взрослого, так и для ребенка: от спокойных прогулок рядом с барскими прудами и овечками или на пароме через Дон, ужина под звуки русского романса до шумных фестивалей и конкурсов.
Дело здесь даже не в потрясающих видах, главное для нас не в этом. Усадьба работает как машина времени: оказываешься как будто снова в детстве, в деревне у бабушки, где вкусно, безопасно и беззаботно (и почему-то всегда светит солнце - ну а если и дождь, то грибной: память странная штука). Такое волшебство не бывает случайным, за ним стоит кропотливый труд, время и внимание конкретных людей. Спасибо им огромное, за то что это место есть – у нас всех.See more..
Здание, получившее название «Дом связи» построено в 1950-1951гг на месте бывшего бульвара. Памятник культурного наследия федерального значения. Сейчас в здании главпочтамт.See more..
4.5Saburovo Fortress(13 reviews) - Сабуровская крепость Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Castles
Сабуровская крепость это останки садовой ограды имения графского рода Каменских в селе Сабурово Орловской области. Построена в конце XVIIIв. Площадь огороженной территории 15га. В состав «крепости» входят: стена, четыре башни, здание театра и церковь Архангела Михаила. Церковь Михаила Архангела построена в 1755 г. Федотом Михайловичем Каменским. Сабуровская крепость построена его сыном Михаилом Федотовичем как «памятник во славу русского оружия» в конце XVIII века. В конце 1940-х сохранившиеся строения Сабуровской крепости были приняты на государственную охрану. В начале 1950-х в одной из башен функционировала выставка по истории усадьбы. Но вскоре эта башня превратилась в складское помещение. В 1970-х были начаты реставрационные работы. Позже финансирование было прекращено. Сейчас крепость заброшена. Вплотную к стене построено несколько домов.See more..
