Experts' Choice Award Red Square
What the experts agree on
The symbolic heart of Russia since the 15th century, framed by St. Basil's iconic domes and Kremlin towers. Experts agree it's most magical after dark, when floodlights and glowing red stars transform the square.
“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.”
– Fodor's
Concierge "The site of extravagant military parades during the Soviet era, this may be the most famous square in the world."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The very heart of Moscow... This panorama never fails to send the heart aflutter, especially at night." Full review
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 "A breathtaking moment seeing it all lit up." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Walking on legendary Red Square is your first key step in visiting Moscow." Full review
The Telegraph "It’s a public space that has witnessed executions, coronations and Cold War-era military parades since its creation at the end of the 15th century." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"One of the world's most famous public squares, the Red Square sits at the physical center of Moscow and is considered the symbolic center of all of Russia." Full review
National Geographic "Lace up a pair of rental skates to glide across the ice in Red Square"
Lonely Planet "The Red square is dominated by four buildings of equal historical importance: the Kremlin's most famous Spasskaya (Saviour) Tower, with a clock and fourteen bells that chime national..."
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National Geographic "The first place I take a visitor from out of town is Red Square. Although it is one of the most famous sites in Moscow, it always gives visitors a unique impression. In the warm summer..."
