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State Tretyakov Gallery vs Old English Court

Both The State Tretyakov Gallery and Old English Court are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, The State Tretyakov Gallery is preferred by most reviewers compared to Old English Court. The State Tretyakov Gallery is ranked #1 in Moscow with recommendations from 8 reviewers such as Frommer's, National Geographic and Frommer's.

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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Old English Court
Old English Court
8 / 10
Ulitsa Varvarka 4, Moscow, Russia
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Displays about Russian–British trade relations over the centuries are probably most interesting to visitors from the United Kingdom." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This reconstructed 16th-century house... was the residence of England’s first emissaries to Russia (sent by Elizabeth I to Ivan the Terrible)." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This 16th-century boardinghouse for English merchants has been turned into a museum that hosts chamber music concerts 1 or 2 evenings a week." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Ivan the Terrible granted considerable privileges to English merchants, allowing them free trade with Russia and offering them this little palace." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"The "Mystery and Company of Merchant Adventurers" is an Elizabethan-era hangout in Moscow. " Full review