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Cathedral of Christ the Saviour vs Red Square

Both are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Red Square scores significantly better than Christ The Savior Cathedral. Red Square ranks #2 in Moscow with endorsements from 7 publications including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
8 / 10
Volkhonka Ulitsa, Metro: Kropotkinskaya, Moscow, Russia
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Moscow's largest Orthodox cathedral has a colorful past of destruction and reconstruction." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Decorated in ornate marble, gilt, and pastel frescoes—... it has grown into its role as Russia's main cathedral."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This gargantuan cathedral... is amazingly opulent, garishly grandiose and truly historic." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The destiny of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is right out of a Russian novel, covering some of the great events in the country's history." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This humongous church with a luxurious marble and gold interior is a landmark, with massive gilded domes that can be seen for miles around." Full review
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Red Square
Red Square
9 / 10
Krasnaya ploshchad, Moscow, Russia
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Most beautiful and impressive at night, when it's entirely illuminated by floodlights, with the ruby-red stars atop the Kremlin towers glowing against the dark sky." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The site of extravagant military parades during the Soviet era, this may be the most famous square in the world."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The very heart of Moscow... This panorama never fails to send the heart aflutter, especially at night." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Contains many of Moscow's most iconic images, in particular the multihued onion domes of St. Basil Cathedral, originally built in 1561." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A breathtaking moment seeing it all lit up." Full review
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