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Cathedral of Christ the Saviour vs State Tretyakov Gallery
Both are recommended by professionals. Overall, The State Tretyakov Gallery is preferred by most reviewers compared to Christ The Savior Cathedral. The State Tretyakov Gallery comes in at #1 in Moscow with positive reviews from 8 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
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Volkhonka Ulitsa, Metro: Kropotkinskaya, Moscow, Russia
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Fodor's
"Moscow's largest Orthodox cathedral has a colorful past of destruction and reconstruction."
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Concierge
"Decorated in ornate marble, gilt, and pastel frescoes... it has grown into its role as Russia's main cathedral."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This gargantuan cathedral... is amazingly opulent, garishly grandiose and truly historic."
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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."
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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."
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State Tretyakov Gallery
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10-12, Lavrushinsky Pereulok, Moscow 119017, Russia
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"On view are some of the world's greatest masterpieces of Russian art, spanning the 11th through the 20th centuries."
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Frommer's
"This collection of masterpieces awes both newcomers to Russian art and connoisseurs."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Housing the world’s best collection of Russian icons and an outstanding collection of Russian pre-revolutionary art."
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Travel + Leisure
"The more interesting New Tretyakov is in the same building as the Central House of Artists."
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Frommer's
"With the largest collection of Russian art in the world, this museum is a must-see for anyone traveling through Moscow."
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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.
