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The settlement of Plomin Luka emerges at the foot of Plomin , at the very end of Plomin Bay, next to a former fertile valley. The development path of Plomin and Plomin Luka is both long and inseparable. Plomin Bay had an important strategic and traffic significance even in the time of Greek antiquity, and is mentioned, together with Plomin, in 100 BC under the name Kólpos flanatikòs. The bay has the shape of a fjord and is about 4 km long and at most 400 m wide. It is cut into the land above from where the mountains rise and is an excellent natural shield from wind and storms that can be fatal at sea, especially in Kvarner. The settlement has always existed as a trading and fishing port important for the export of bauxite, and is connected by rail to the mine in Šumber. This can be seen from the landscaped coast, but also from the curiosity that Plomin Luka once had a Port Authority. Until the end of the Second World War, Plomin Luka was an important traffic destination from where you could travel to Rijeka, Cres and Lošinj by regular ferry connection. Many sailors, fishermen and millers inhabited this little town, and the abandonment of the settlement began after the capitulation of Italy in 1943. The construction of two thermal power plants, the first in 1969 and the second in 2000, did however bring life back to the settlement. In addition to the thermal power plants, which produce about 12% of Croatia's total annual electricity needs, a 340-metre-high chimney was also built, which is the tallest building in Croatia. Respecting all the benefits of modern technology in the field of environmental protection, space has been left for the development of tourist accommodation facilities with quality gastro offerings and excursions. Today, Plomin Luka is still a fishing port, where yachtsmen also love to come.

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Rajski vrtovi plominskih gora.

Put na prostranstva iznad Plomina lagan je, nije dug ni naporan, a kad jednom stignete na livade okružene niskim uzvisinama zvanim Orlići, nevidljivim iz Plomina, upravo u ovo doba, u svibnju, sigurno ćete se više nego ugodno iznenaditi

O lijepom izletu na naizgled stjenovite i nepristupačne gore koje se uzdižu iznad Plomina pisao sam ove zime, ali i obećao da ću o njima pisati opet, kad se zimska naizgled kamena pustinja pretvori u prekrasan krajolik prepun boja i mirisa. Put na prostranstva iznad Plomina lagan je, nije dug ni naporan, a kad jednom stignete na livade okružene niskim uzvisinama zvanim Orlići, nevidljivim iz Plomina, upravo u ovo doba, u svibnju, sigurno ćete se više nego ugodno iznenaditi.

Kako najlakše stići na naše odredište? Možda ćete se iznenaditi, jer iznad sebe vidite samo strme stijene, ali do tog prelijepog krajolika, sasvim neuobičajenog izgleda za Istru, vodi lagana i široka planinarska staza iz samog Plomina. Ako auto ostavite nekih dvadesetak metara nakon restorana Dorina, u smjeru Rijeke, potrebno je cestom poći par metara naprijed te se na lijevoj strani po drugim stepenicama (planinarska markacija) popeti do posljednjih kuća u selu, što traje samo par minuta, i naći ćete se na širokoj stazi koja vas uglavnom kroz rijetku šumu uspinjući se serpentinama vodi do sedla desno od stijena vidljivih iz Plomina. A kad stignete na sedlo ispod kojeg se nalazi prekrasna livada i lako dostupni vrhovi iznad nje s kojih se pružaju jedinstveni pogledi, ta 40 minuta ili uz zaustavljanja i malo dulja šetnja uzbrdo pružit će vam zaista jedinstven doživljaj.

Optička varka

Uspon završava na sedlu s kojeg se pruža pogled na Plomin i Plominski zaljev, a niže vas nalazi se spomenuta velika livada s ponekom ruševinom gdje ćete pronaći hladovinu te se možete s užitkom odmarati, igrati se, zabaviti na koji god vama dragi način. Ipak, prošećite okolicom. Ništa nije daleko. Visoke trave i prekrasno cvijeće s pogledom na more, mirisi, boje i pogledi koji će vam ispuniti sva čula vrijedni su šetnje. Iznad same livade stražari vrh kome nisam našao ime, samo je jedan u nizu uzvisina oko vas, ali lagani uspon do njega neće vas umoriti, a pružit će vam jedan od najspektakularnijih pogleda u Istri. Iz livade je do vrha najbolje poći lijevo travnatim i cvijećem posutim padinama te na grebenu skrenuti desno na sam kameni stožac. Desetak minuta lagane šetnje dovoljno je za uspon do vrha, mada će vam izgledati dalje, što je česta optička varka u planinskom krajoliku. Kad na vrh stignete, tamo jednostavno i ostanete uživajući u pogledima koji se pružaju pred vama. Sam krajolik je riječima teško opisati. 

Zato će i tekst biti kratak. Mislim da će fotografije reći dovoljno. Naići ćete na mnogobrojne vrste samoniklog bilja i cvijeća kakve ste rijetko gdje imali prilike vidjeti. Specifičan i očaravajući ambijent čak i za toliko raznoliku Istru je pred vama. Rijeka, otoci, Kvarner, Snježnik, Gorski Kotar, Stadar, Sisol, Plomin? su vam na dlanu i zato se nemojte dvoumiti. Dani su sve dulji i ljepši, a zanimljiviji izlet, usto nimalo zahtjevan, u ovom trenutku vam ne bih mogao opisati.

Stari stražar

Do istog mjesta moguće je doći i zanimljivijim ali malo dužim putem s vidikovca na cesti Plomin - Rijeka, no nimalo napornim ni strmim. Od parkinga na vidikovcu treba krenuti cestom desetak metara prema Rijeci i lijevo lijepo utabanom, ali slabo označenom stazom prelazit ćete s brežuljka na brežuljak i uz poglede na plominski zaljev i okolicu nakon najviše sat i pol vremena stići ćete do već opisane livade. Izbor je vaš. Preporučio bih vam zbog povremeno kamenitog terena koji se sakriva u visokoj travi, visoku obuću, nešto rezervne odjeće, vode i poneki zalogaj više. Ostat ćete na tom mjestu duže nego je potrebno da bi ga samo propješačili. Ako ste ikad razmišljali kako bi mogli izgledati Rajski vrtovi, proljeće među Plominskim gorama vjerojatno je najsličnije, možda i ljepše nego ste si u mašti mogli dočarati. Za sve one s malo boljom kondicijom predlažem kružni izlet s usponom iz Plomina i silaskom na Vidikovac, ili obrnuto. U tom slučaju, da ne bi pri povratku pješačili cestom, organizirajte si izlet s dva ili više automobila. Krećite se polako, planinarske markacije lijepo vidljive zimi sad su često sakrivene među biljem, ali ne i nevidljive. Na povratku odmor i okrjepu uvijek možete potražiti u ugodnom ambijentu restorana Dorina, a ako vas je više, uz prethodnu najavu vjerojatno i dogovoriti jednostavan ručak uz sasvim umjerene cijene. I naravno, prošećite Plominom, starim stražarom za ulazak u južni dio Istre. A o njemu, povijesti, manifestacijama i specifičnoj ljepoti tog malog gradića u jednom od sljedećih nastavaka. (Jure VOJAK)

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Tri gutljaja koja mogu probuditi probavu u roku od 15 minuta, ljudi s dva lica: ovo su najdvoličniji znakovi zodijaka, ovim znakovima travanj će biti najteži mjesec u godini, voće koje biste trebali jesti svaki dan, sve im ide od ruke: ovo su najtalentiraniji znakovi zodijaka, ovo su najveće kukavice zodijaka, prikaži više vijesti, russ cook prvi pretrčao cijelu dužinu afrike, kantautor uvodne špice obitelji soprano nije nikada pogledao seriju, iznenađenje iz dubine. lovio lignje pa izvukao hobotnicu težu od 5 kilograma, olovnice u lovu na arbuna. možda dosad niste obraćali pažnju na boju, ali trebali biste, recept dana: tart od crvene naranče, evo koliko puta tjedno je trening snage potreban za mršavljenje, više iz rubrike.

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Provođenje vremena u prirodi duboko utječe na način na koji živite, više iz kategorije: zanimljivosti.

• Vedran Kos, Istarska enciklopedija, 2005.
• Objavljeno: 10.2.2009. / Posljednja promjena: 15.11.2022. (Ur.)

Plom ȋ n (tal. Fianona), naselje na istočnoj obali Istre smješteno uz državnu cestu (D21) Rijeka – Pula , 12 km sjeveroistočno od Labina (45°8′N; 14°11′E; 168 m nadmorske visine); 96 stanovnika (2021.), općina Kršan .

Smješten na brežuljku iznad živopisnog zaljeva i drage (Plominski zaljev, Plominska draga).

Stanovnik je Plominj ȏ n, stanovnica Plominj ȏ nka i Plom ȋ nka, a pridjev plom ȋ nski.

Sve do kraja II. svjetskog rata stanovništvo se zapošljavalo u obrtničkim djelatnostima, trgovini, mlinarstvu pomorstvu i ribarstvu. Potom počinje iseljavanje.

Od 1969. u dnu zaljeva, kraj naselja (Plominski) Porat ( Plomin Luka , 173 stanovnika 2011.), djeluje Termoelektrana Plomin . Nakon probijanja i puštanja u promet Tunela Učka (1981.) Plomin je bitno izgubio na prometnom značaju. Turistički je atraktivno izletište zbog kulturnopovijesne baštine te plominskoga vidikovca na izbočini Veršok (Vršak) ponad rta Mašnjak, odakle se pogled pruža prema Velim vratima na Kvarneru , otoku Cresu i Riječkom zaljevu s Rijekom.

Prvi tragovi života sežu u II. tisućljeće pr. Kr., kada je na mjestu staroga Plomina (lat. Flanona ) postojalo gradinsko naselje. Tijekom I. tisućljeća pr. Kr. razvojem trgovine u podnožju gradine razvija se luka i važno trgovačko središte. Prema antičkim izvorima tijekom I. tisućljeća pr. Kr. Flanonu su naseljavali Liburni . U rimsko vrijeme je municipij, a Plinije Stariji njezine stanovnike naziva Flanatima ( Flanates, Flamonienses Vanienses ). O važnosti Flanone svjedoči podatak da je cijeli Kvarnerski zaljev po njoj nazivan i Sinus Flanaticus (Flanatički/Plominski zaljev), u antici zvan i Liburnski zaljev . Nakon pada Zapadnoga Rimskoga Carstva Plomin je bio pod vlašću Istočnih Gota i potom Bizanta (u sastavu labinske gradske općine), nakon što je vjerojatno u VII. st. istočna granica Istre s Raše pomaknuta na Učku .

U doba franačke vlasti uvodi se feudalizam i intenzivira slavenizacija izvangradskog područja. S vremenom će slavenizacija zahvatiti i sam grad; prema podacima iz XII. st. na čelu plominske općine bio je župan . Od 1208. pod vlašću je Akvilejskoga patrijarhata , a od 1420. Mletačke Republike . U doba mletačke uprave podestata je dijelio sa susjednim Labinom. Otada je Plomin najizloženija mletačka utvrda na istočnoj obali Istre, koja je teško stradavala u mletačko- austrijskim sukobima (posebice 1599., kada su ga razrušili uskoci, i u vrijeme Uskočkoga rata ). Nakon pada Venecije (1797.) slijedio je političku sudbinu mletačkog dijela Istre, pa mu se na vlasti izmjenjuju Francuska i Austrija.

U Plominu je najvrjedniji objekt jednobrodna crkvica sv. Jurja Staroga iz XI. st., izvorno romanička (bifore), nekad župna crkva, a potom bratovštinska crkva plominskih ribara i pomoraca. Na južnom zidu crkvice ugrađen je ulomak ploče s rustičnim kasnoantičkim prikazom Silvana, na kojem je naknadno u XI. st. uklesan glagoljski natpis ( Plominski natpis ). U crkvi je raspelo iz XIII. st., a uz nju se nalazi i romanički zvonik, jedan od triju sačuvanih u Istri. Župna crkva Blažene Djevice Marije (sv. Jurja Mlađega), izgrađena 1474., jednobrodna je kasnogotička građevina s pet oltara, u doba baroka produžena na zapadnoj strani. U crkvi se nalaze gotičko raspelo, kamena kustodija (1499. uklesana glagoljička slova) i drveni kipovi sv. Antuna Pustinjaka, Majke Božje s Djetetom i sv. Roka. Renesansne korske klupe i tzv. zlatni oltar izrađeni su 1641.–48. U njoj su 1990-ih otkrivene freske autora Alberta iz Konstanza .

U mjestu su sačuvani utvrde i bedemi iz XIII.–XIV. i XVI.–XVII. st. te mnoštvo građevina s renesansnim i baroknim obilježjima.

Trenutno nema objavljenih komentara.

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Branko Fučić, "Izvještaj o putu po Istri (Labinski kotar i Kras)", Ljetopis JAZU , 1953., 57; Attilio Degrassi, "Fianona – il sito della città antica e recenti scoperte", Scritti vari di antichità , II, Roma 1962.; Bernard Stulli, "Fragment Statuta Plominske općine", Vjesnik HARP , 1969., 14; B. Fučić, "Glagoljski natpisi", Djela JAZU , 57, 1982.

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Moscow Travel Guide: Best Things to Do + More [2023]

· everything to know about visiting moscow, including the best things to do and how to get around. ·.

Moscow is Russia’s vibrant capital city, and it also happens to be the largest city in all of Europe. The city’s long and infamous history makes it one of the most unique places we have ever visited.

The architecture ranges from centuries-old palaces to uniform, gray concrete buildings. The people range from cold and private to warm and welcoming. Moscow is a city is strong juxtapositions, and we learned a lot during our time there.

This post will break down all you need to know about visiting Moscow, including the best things to do, how to get there, how to get around, and more.

The Best Things to Do in Moscow

1. explore the red square.

The Red Square is the heart of Moscow. Most of the city’s top attractions can be found here, including just about everything on this list. The Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and Lenin’s Mausoleum are all located here, and the State Historical Museum and GUM are not far from here, either.

The Red Square is a common home for parades, protests, and seasonal celebrations. There are massive Christmas celebrations here, with food vendors and carnival rides set up in numbers.

2. Check Out the Ziferblat

The Ziferblat is a café in Moscow that is unlike any café we have ever been to. While most cafes charge you for your drinks and food, the Ziferblat charges you for your time.

Upon arrival, you are given a clock. When you leave, the barista calculates how much time you spent in the café and charges you accordingly. This concept was created to help visitors to be more intentional with their time, and the cafe itself is incredibly charming.

For a detailed look at everything you need to know before you visit, make sure you read my post about visiting the Ziferblat Cafe in Moscow .

3. Marvel at St. Basil’s Cathedral

St. Basil’s Cathedral is one of the most iconic churches in the world, and it was the single thing we were most excited to see while in Moscow. Built almost 500 years ago, St. Basil’s Cathedral is recognized by its colorful domes and whimsical style. The church is of the Russian Orthodox faith, and the inside is just as wondrous as the outside.

St. Basil’s Cathedral is located on the edge of the Red Square, making it incredibly convenient to visit. Entrance for non-worshippers costs 800 rubles, and tickets can be bought at the church

4. Explore the Kremlin

The Kremlin is the largest active fortress in Europe, and it is the site of most of Russia’s government affairs. In addition to government buildings, the Kremlin Complex is filled with courtyards, towers, and museums that are open to the public. If you have the time, you could spend a couple of days fully exploring all that there is to see in the Kremlin.

5. Walk Through Lenin’s Mausoleum

Vladimir Lenin is one of the most important figures in Russian history, and his body is located perfectly embalmed in a mausoleum in the Red Square. The Mausoleum is open to the public to visit, and as long as you are willing to go through a few security checks, it is easily one of the best things to do in Moscow. Its convenient location in the Red Square makes it a can’t miss attraction.

There is absolutely no photography allowed inside the Mausoleum. Do not test this rule.

6. Wander Along Arbat Street

The Arbat is a very popular street in Moscow that is lined with stores, cafes, and other touristy attractions. It is one of the oldest streets in the city, dating back to the 1400s. This street is both quaint and trendy, and there are many walking tours that introduce tourists to the neighborhood’s wonders and highlights.

7. Catch a Show at the Bolshoi Theatre

As a lover of the arts, it is hard to think of Moscow and not think of ballet. Russia has always been a top dog in the world of fine arts, and Bolshoi Theater is one of the best places to catch a performance. We were lucky enough to attend an Opera here, and it is a venue that you don’t want to miss out on if you enjoy opera, ballet, or orchestral performances.

8. Visit the State Historical Museum

The State Historical Museum is one of the most respected museums in Moscow. Despite its name, it is not really focused on the history of Russia as a nation. Rather, it contains a collection of artifacts from all throughout Russia’s history.

The museum’s collection is very broad in nature. It houses some items from indigenous tribes that used to occupy the region, pieces collected by the Romanov family, and more.

9. Wander Around GUM

GUM is an absolutely massive mall within walking distance of the Red Square. It isn’t just the size that draws visitors here; it’s the sense of luxury. The mall is so beautiful inside, much like the metro stations.

While visiting a mall might not sound like it belongs on a bucket list, this mall does. You will not want to miss out on visiting GUM while in Moscow.

10. Admire the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

While St. Basil’s Cathedral is the most iconic church in Moscow, it isn’t the only one. The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is absolutely stunning, with massive golden domes. It is the tallest Orthodox church in the world, and it is the seat of the Orthodox Patriarch of Moscow.

It is located just about a mile from the Red Square, just south of the Kremlin Complex. You can walk to it from the Red Square in about 20 minutes.

How to Get to Moscow

Flying to moscow.

Moscow has three major international airports: Sheremetyevo (SVO) , Domodedovo (DMO) , and Vnukovo (VKO) . All three of them are directly connected to downtown Moscow by the Aeroexpress trains, which leave every 30 minutes throughout the day. By Aeroexpress train, you can expect to get to the city center in 25-45 minutes depending on the airport that you fly into.

Sheremetyevo is the biggest and busiest of the three airports, and it is the one you are most likely to fly into – especially if you are coming from outside of Europe or the Caucus region. We flew into Sheremetyevo on a direct flight from New York City.

I usually provide backup airport options, because flying right into the city isn’t always the cheapest way to get where you’re going. Unfortunately, when it comes to Moscow, don’t really have a choice other than to fly right into Moscow. It is a very remote city, and it is usually the cheapest place to fly into in Russia as a whole.

Since Sheremetyevo is so busy, you will probably find a great flight option anyway. I wrote in  my post about finding cheap flights  that using hub airports will lead to more affordable airfare, and the same logic applies here. Even though Russia’s national airline, Aeroflot, is no longer a member of the SkyTeam Alliance, Moscow is still a major hub connecting passengers from all over the world.

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Train or Bus to Moscow

Trains and buses are one of the most popular ways to get around Europe. However, they’re of very little use when you’re trying to get to Moscow.

Moscow is hundreds of miles from the nearest major cities. The only major European city that can even be reached within 8 hours on the ground is St. Petersburg, and even the Baltic capitals of Riga, Vilnius, and Tallinn are over 12 hours away.

If you want to get to Moscow, the best option is almost always to fly. While the train routes to Moscow are scenic, they simply take forever.

How to Get Around Moscow

METRO | TROLLEYS | TRAMS | BUSES

Moscow has one of the most memorable metro systems in the world. Its metro lines are very deep underground, and the stations are absolutely stunning. Each station has its own unique style, but all of them contain escalators that seem to go on forever.

The system was built in an effort to showcase the power of the Soviet Union and its bright future. The plans were a form of propaganda, but they resulted in what is still one of the most visually appealing subway systems on earth.

Moscow’s metro system isn’t just pretty. It is also very useful and accessible. The system has 17 lines that connect the city and its surrounding area.

But wait; there’s more!

The Moscow metro system is also incredibly affordable, with each ride costing less than a dollar. The metro is by far the best way to get around Moscow, as it is almost impossible to beat the connection times and the low cost to ride.

Tickets can be bought at electronic, English-speaking kiosks in stations, or directly from ticket counters at certain larger stations. There are also day passes available, which are a very solid option if you plan on riding the metro several times per day.

The metro is by far the best way to get around Moscow.

In addition to the metro system, Moscow also has a network of buses, trams, and trolleys. This system is nowhere near as convenient or well-connected as the metro, though, and is likely of little use to you during your trip. There is no Uber in Moscow, but a similar app named Yandex is available if you need a ride in a pinch.

How Many Days Do You Need in Moscow?

Moscow is the biggest city in all of Europe, and it is absolutely loaded with things to do. You could spend weeks in Moscow and still find new things to do. Of course, most travelers don’t have that kind of time to spend in one place!

I recommend spending no less than three full days in Moscow, and ideally closer to five or seven.

Moscow is very spread out, and it can take some time to get from one major point to another. There are also so many places that are nice to just sit back and relax, which is hard to do when you’re in a hurry trying to cram activities into just a few days.

If you only have a week to visit Russia, I’d advise spending all of the time in one city. If you decide to split your time between Moscow and St. Petersburg, I recommend not trying to squeeze in any day trips beyond those two cities.

When Is the Best Time of the Year to Visit Moscow?

There are two different ways to approach this question. Personally, I think the best time to visit Moscow is around Christmas and New Year’s Day. While the weather will be absolutely freezing, Moscow is a surreal winter wonderland in December and January.

We were in Moscow right before Christmas. While it was very cold, you can always bundle up. Exploring the Christmas markets and pop-up ice skating rinks throughout Moscow is one of my favorite memories from anywhere I’ve traveled, and I dream of going back to do it again.

If you aren’t fond of the cold, Moscow is beautiful in the summer. It tends to get pretty cold in the shoulder seasons, so if you want warm weather, you should plan to visit in the summer. Moscow actually gets pretty warm in July and August, and there are a bunch of fantastic places to soak up the sun within the city.

The best time to visit Moscow is either around Christmas or from late May to August.

Is Moscow Safe to Visit?

While Moscow is a truly wonderful city, there’s no denying that visiting Russia comes with risks. As the country is run by an infamous communist dictator, concerns about visiting are valid. While we didn’t experience any sort of threat or negative treatment during our time in Moscow, we visited in a peaceful time.

In our experience, Russia doesn’t seem to detain normal Americans or Westerners to use as pawns. As a regular person, as long as you don’t commit any crimes, there is a slim chance you will run into any issues. However, Russia will not hesitate to enforce its laws against foreigners, and illegal behaviors will likely land you in a very compromising position.

Russia will not hesitate to enforce its laws against foreigners, and illegal behaviors will likely land you in a very compromising position.

To make matters worse, Russia has a bad reputation for gang violence. While the Russian mafia has very little interest in normal Western tourists, they won’t hesitate to pick a fight with anyone who ventures into their sphere of influence. If you seek out illegal substances or activities, you could be a target of the mafia.

If you seek out illegal substances or activities, you could be a target of the mafia.

Finally, since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, things are all very different. Russia is currently at war, and there are battles raging within 8 hours of Moscow. While it is still relatively safe to visit, that could change at any time as the war with Ukraine continues.

Is Moscow Worth Visiting?

Without a doubt, Moscow is worth visiting. It is one of the most unique major cities we have ever visited, and we hope to make it back one day. The Russian Orthodox churches are stunning, the city’s history is unlike any other, and the food is to die for.

While many visitors prefer St. Petersburg to Moscow, I think Moscow deserves a lot of hype of its own. Moscow is the beating heart of Russian culture and history, and it’s a place I highly recommend checking out if you have the chance.

That’s all we have for you about Moscow! I hope this post was helpful as you plan your trip to Russia’s capital.

Have you been to Moscow? Or is this your first time visiting? Comment below if you have anything to add to our travel guide!

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Moscow Kremlin: skip-the-line tickets and 8 things not to miss

• July 6, 2023

The Moscow Kremlin, symbol of Russi! It’s the Kremlin’s wall that you can see on Red Square. The Red Square and the Moscow Kremlin are both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites . We visited the Moscow Kremlin several times, with skip-the-line tickets and without, with my family, but also with my colleagues when I was living in Moscow.

Visit the Moscow Kremlin: tips and practical information

I will give here the key info to save time (and money) before the visit and once there:

• Map, how to get there, opening hours
• Entry tickets to the Kremlin and the Armoury Chamber, including skip-the-line entry tickets
• Guided tours

Map of the Moscow Kremlin, how to get there and opening hours

The Kremlin is large, so I have created a map to help you find your bearings which you will find below. If you are interested in other Moscow maps, find them in Free Moscow Maps.

How to get there? Where is the entrance to the Moscow Kremlin?

• The nearest metro station is Biblioteka Imeni Lenina (point 1 on the map) on the red line. On the other hand, even if we all have in mind, the image of the Kremlin on Red Square, the entrance is NOT located directly on the square. There is an entrance on the Red Square, but it is for stuff only.
• The entrance to the Kremlin is on another side of the Kremlin (point 3 on the map).
• Check also our blog post about Where to stay in Moscow? to be sure to stay in the most interesting districts of Moscow.

Opening hours

The Kremlin is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Thursday.

Good to know! It is not possible to enter the Kremlin territory with suitcases, bulky bags or animals. If you come with a suitcase anyway, there is a free concierge not far from the cash desks. The total dimensions must not exceed 150 cm (total, that is to say if we add the height, width and thickness). See the rules on the Kremlin website .

How to buy the entry tickets to visit Moscow Kremlin?

Several tickets. Later in the article I will describe in more detail what is behind the walls of the Moscow Kremlin, but we can already divide the Kremlin into several parts: the architectural ensemble of the Cathedral Square, the Armoury Chamber, the Diamond Fund and the Ivan-The-Great Bell Tower. There are entry tickets for each of these parts. So you have a choice. What is most visited is the architectural ensemble of the Cathedral Square.

Armoury Chamber. The number of entry tickets to the Armoury Chamber is limited, to make the visit more pleasant for visitors. As with the Cathedral Square, the entry tickets can be purchased online (see below). And I would recommend to buy tickets to the Armoury Chamber in advance.

There are two options for visiting the Kremlin without a guide : buy tickets in ticket offices once there OR then buy them on the Internet, then take them at the ticket offices on site with less queuing. On the other hand, if you want to have more information about the Kremlin, a guided tour can be interesting: skip-the-line, accompaniment and not necessarily expensive for many.

Buy tickets for the Kremlin on site

The ticket offices are open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day, except Thursday . They are located in the Alexandrovsky Garden which runs along the walls of the Moscow Kremlin ( point 2 on the map above). It is possible to pay by bank card or in cash (rubles). See the post How to pay in Russia ?, if you need more info.

Good to know! Saturday is a day to avoid because there are many more people than the other days, especially in the morning. In general, the crowds are higher in the morning.

Moscow Kremlin guided tours

As tickets for the Armoury Chamber are limited, to go anyway you can go through guided tours, in groups or with a private guide. Certified guides have fast-track tickets and may still have seats. In addition, a guided tour in the Kremlin is worth it: you learn a lot and with many it is not so expensive, especially now with a fairly weak ruble.

With a private English-speaking guide

Only a certified guide is allowed to show you the Moscow Kremlin.

From June to September, the Kremlin is very visited and even official guides cannot have tickets. During this period, one of the solutions for a guided tour is a group visit.

Moscow Kremlin group tour in English

The second solution is to visit the Kremlin and the Armoury Chamber in a group. This is surprising, but it is not necessarily more economical than with a private guide. However, if there are no more entry tickets, this is a good solution.

Can we take pictures inside the Moscow Kremlin?

According to the Moscow Kremlin website , “it is forbidden to take photos and videos” inside the Armoury Chamber and the cathedrals”. There is no restriction for the exterior. You can still try to take photos inside the buildings, but the guards, often guards, will quickly point you out to stop.

Estimated visit time

A visit to the Kremlin and the Palace of Armor takes around 4 hours with a guided tour. If you go alone (without guide), it’s more or less equivalent. If you have fast-track tickets or you visit the Kremlin and the Palace of Armor with a certified guide, you also save a little time.

Good to know. There is nothing to eat inside the Kremlin, except maybe small snacks or ice cream. On the other hand, there are a few fast food restaurants near Okhotny Ryad station, but above all a lot of addresses on Nikolskaya Street , near Red Square and the Bolshoi Theater.

The Moscow Kremlin: what to see?

Kremlin means fortress in Slavic. The Moscow Kremlin is therefore not the only Kremlin in Russia. Nevertheless, it is the best known kremlin. It housed first the residence of the tsars, then the seat of the Soviet government, and today the Russian government. Finally, what is behind its walls?

• Cathedrals and churches;
• Exhibitions and museums;
• Palace of the Patriarch;
• State buildings which are not to be visited.

Most of the Kremlin to see is located on the Cathedral Square .

Cathedrals and churches of the Moscow Kremlin

Dormition cathedral.

(point 4 on the map, often called the Cathedral of the Assumption)

Built in 1475 and 1479 under the direction of an Italian architect, it was built in place of a small church erected by Ivan I to mark the accession of Moscow to the seat of the Russian Orthodox Church. The first stone church in Moscow, it was used for the coronation and marriage ceremonies of the Czars, as well as for important events of the heads of the Church.

Annunciation Cathedral

(point 5 on the map)

Built in 1489, this cathedral has also preserved magnificent fragments of paintings from its time. The floor is in jasper. The cathedral was a private place for the Czars to gather and confess. Until the beginning of the 20th century, the chaplain was the personal confessor of members of the Tsar’s family .

Archangel Saint Michael’s Cathedral

(point 6 on the map)

Built in 1508 by an Italian architect (again!), One finds outside and inside the cathedral of Venetian Renaissance features. 46 tombs continue the necropolis of the cathedral. It is the necropolis of the princes of Moscow (independent principality of Moscow), and the first tsars of Russia. Here are the photos (author: poznamka).

Church of the Deposition-of-the-Robe

(point 7 on the map)

Built from 1484 to 1485, the church was built in honor of the relics of the Virgin brought from Palestine to Constantinople in 452.

Ivan The Great Bell Tower

(point 8 on the map)

The bell tower is 81 meters high. Built in 1508 and blown up by Napoleon’s army in 1812, the tower and the bell tower were rebuilt soon after. Also note that a beautiful panoramic view opens from the bell tower over the city.

Museums of the Moscow Kremlin

Armoury chamber.

(point 9 on the map)

This museum of applied arts brings together an exceptional collection of the treasures of the tsars. There we find jewelry, crowns, costumes, diamonds, thrones, weapons and armor, all the riches of Russian princes and tsars accumulated during their centuries of reign.

Kremlin Museum of Treasures and Antiquities

(point 10 on the map)

This museum is located in the basement of the Annunciation Cathedral. It contains objects found during archaeological excavations on the territory of the Kremlin. They are mainly objects from medieval Russia.

Patriarch’s Palace

(point 11 on the map)

Built on the orders of Patriarch Nikon in 1655, this palace includes several rooms and a church, the Church of the Twelve Apostles. The particularity of this place is the cruciform room of 300m² which has no pillars. There are also objects that occupied the rooms: furniture, the gospels, icons.

Other Kremlin attractions

There are other interesting attractions you can see during your visit to the Moscow Kremlin. For example, you can take a refreshing break in the Taïniski garden. In addition, in a small corner of the garden is a platform for helicopters, it can be used by the Russian President in an emergency!

Tsar Pouchka (point 12) is also an attraction (especially well known to Russians). It’s a gigantic cannon that weighs almost 40 tonnes! The Guinness Book of Records considers it the largest howitzer ever built.

In the same spirit, you can also see Tsar Kolokol (point 13) , a gigantic bell tower which is located very close to the bell tower of Ivan the Great.

Around the Moscow Kremlin

I have summarized everything around the Kremlin and Red Square in this blog post:

• Red Square: everything you need to know

Interesting in Moscow:

• Where to stay in Moscow?
• How to get from airport to Moscow?
• Things to visit in Moscow: what to do and to see in Moscow?
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South Boston sailor hopes “perseverance” pays off onboard new boat

Plominski returns for next summer’s halifax ocean race after lightning curtailed his 2019 dreams.

Skipper John “Drew” Plominski is hoping that lightning doesn’t strike twice.

Plominski, whose boat was destroyed by lightning two years ago, was first in line to register for the 39th biennial Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean race to take place next summer.

‘We’re thrilled to see Drew back for another try,” said Richard Hinterhoeller, RNSYS co-race director. “Registration is now open, and we are expecting a robust fleet to compete.”

Plominski’s 30-foot vessel, named Perseverance, was just about ready. Along with his wife and three friends, he planned to compete in the 363-mile biennial race to Nova Scotia.

The South Boston resident left his boat moored at the Columbia Yacht Club the night before the big race and was at his house, just a couple of blocks away, when he heard the loud noise that sounded like a boom and a crack, he said.

“It was nuts,” Plominski said at the time.  “All the electronics were fried.” It forced him to withdraw from the 2019 race.

His new boat is a J40 named Artemisia. He competed in the 2020 Beringer Cup race from Marblehead to Provincetown. A good tune-up for the 363-mile race to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The Marblehead-to-Halifax Race started in 1905, and has been held every other year, except during wartime. Called the “Granddaddy of ocean races,” it is the premier east coast sailing event.

The 2021 Notice of Race has been posted on the Marblehead to Halifax website at www.marbleheadtohalifax.com, according to BYC co-race director Karen Tenenbaum.

“We think there is a lot of pent up demand, and sailors are anxious to get back on the water,” she said.

The race is co-sponsored by the Boston Yacht Club in Marblehead and the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron of Halifax.

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