Scenic spot introduction:

Red Square is a famous square in the center of Moscow, the capital of Russia. The square covers an area of 91,000 square meters. The ground is paved entirely with stone slabs, which makes it look ancient and sacred. It is not only the central place for various large-scale celebrations and parades in Russia, but also one of the famous squares in the world.

Attractions distribution:

The original name of Red Square was Torge, which means market. At the end of the 15th century, it was the "out-of-city commercial district" developed by Ivan III in the east of the city. In 1517, a major fire broke out in the square, and the place became an empty ruin and was called the "Fire Square". In 1662, it was renamed "Red Square", which means "beautiful square".
The Red Square is adjacent to the Kremlin in the southwest, with the National Historical Museum in front, a department store in the east, and the Cathedral of Vasily Brazen in the south. Lenin's Mausoleum is located in the middle of the side facing the palace wall.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Lenin, shopping, church, city tour, square, church
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel Guide: Russia 7-Day Travel Guide 2017
  • Traveling Alone: Northern Europe + Russia + Beijing 16 Days Tour (Part 2) Russia

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe > Russia > Moscow

How to get there:

Take the Moscow subway in the city and get off at Red Square Station.

Scenic area map:

3D real scene of scenic spot

Attraction Tickets

Moscow Red Square Ticket Prices:

Free and open

Scenic area opening hours:

Lenin's Mausoleum : Wednesday and Thursday 10-11 am, Saturday 1-2 pm.

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