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State Tretyakov Gallery vs Red Square

Both The State Tretyakov Gallery and Red Square are highly recommended by experts. On balance, The State Tretyakov Gallery ranks marginally better than Red Square. The State Tretyakov Gallery scores 97 with positive reviews from 8 publications such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Travel + Leisure.

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
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"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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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
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"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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