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State Tretyakov Gallery vs Lenin's Mausoleum
Both are recommended by writers. On balance, The State Tretyakov Gallery ranks significantly higher than Lenin's Mausoleum. The State Tretyakov Gallery is ranked #1 in Moscow with approval from 8 publications including The Telegraph, National Geographic and Fodor's.
State Tretyakov Gallery
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Frommer's
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10-12, Lavrushinsky Pereulok, Moscow 119017, Russia
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Fodor's
"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.
Lenin's Mausoleum
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Concierge
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Red Square, Moscow, Russia
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Fodor's
"Lenin (1870–1924) has lain in state here since his death."
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Concierge
"Lenin's embalmed body or, some contend, a wax likeness has lain in this eerie pyramid-shaped mausoleum since his death in 1924."
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Make sure to arrive early (the line usually closes at 12:30 pm).
Frommer's
"The embalmed body of the founder of the Soviet state is still on display in a mausoleum on Red Square."
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Cameras and bulky backpacks are forbidden
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Although Vladimir Ilych requested that he be buried beside his mum in St Petersburg, he still lies in state at the foot of the Kremlin wall."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Come early in the morning and be patient! Russian and foreign tourists come to Lenin's Mausoleum in droves every day."
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