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Aleksandrovskiy Sad vs State Tretyakov Gallery

The State Tretyakov Gallery and Alexander Garden are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The State Tretyakov Gallery is the choice of most reviewers compared to Alexander Garden. The State Tretyakov Gallery comes in at #1 in Moscow with praise from 8 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.

Aleksandrovskiy Sad
Aleksandrovskiy Sad
8 / 10
Manezhnaya ulitsa, near Kremlin, Moscow, Russia
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was erected to honor those killed in World War II, and is surrounded by plaques to Soviet cities honored for their valiance and suffering at Nazi hands." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Colourful flower beds and impressive Kremlin views make it a favourite strolling spot for Muscovites and tourists alike." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Laid out in the 19th century by the Russian architect Osip Bove, this garden named after Alexander I stretches along the northwest wall of the Kremlin." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This park, founded in 1820 at the foot of the Kremlin walls, is very popular with Muscovites, who come to cool off around its waterfalls and fountains." Full review
State Tretyakov Gallery
State Tretyakov Gallery
9 / 10
10-12, Lavrushinsky Pereulok, Moscow 119017, Russia
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Fodor's Fodor's
"On view are some of the world's greatest masterpieces of Russian art, spanning the 11th through the 20th centuries." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This collection of masterpieces awes both newcomers to Russian art and connoisseurs." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Housing the world’s best collection of Russian icons and an outstanding collection of Russian pre-revolutionary art." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The more interesting New Tretyakov is in the same building as the Central House of Artists." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"With the largest collection of Russian art in the world, this museum is a must-see for anyone traveling through Moscow." Full review
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Be sure to also visit the 20th-century Tretyakov collection, which is in the Krymsky val area and included with admission here.
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