Tourism in Moscow in spring

Walking around the capital is pleasant at any time of the year, but in spring, even the most remote corners of the city reveal their beauty. In the spring, there are still not many tourists in Moscow, huge queues do not line up at museums, and the weather favors long walks in the fresh air.

Getting to know the capital

To feel the energy of Moscow, first of all, you should go to its most famous sights. Of course, all tourist paths lead to the heart of the city – Red Square. This place is surrounded by many architectural monuments, St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's mausoleum. It is possible to fully appreciate the scale of the capital only from a bird's eye view. Moscow "at a glance" opens from the observation deck of the Ostankino TV tower, as well as from the 89th floor of the Moscow City tower.

Parks

Most of all, in spring weather, you want to walk on foot, enjoy the fresh air and beautiful views. Therefore, you should definitely include metropolitan parks in your itinerary.

One of the largest green areas of the city is Gorky Park, which stretches along the Moskva River. There are many playgrounds and sports grounds, cafes and restaurants. If you want to take a walk in a more modern park, you should go to Zaryadye. The park is located near Red Square, there are modern and ancient monuments of architecture, churches, as well as a museum of the Chamber of the Romanov Boyars.

Spring holidays in Moscow with children

Schoolchildren go on vacation at the end of March, and according to tradition, parents prepare an interesting vacation for this period. Temples, museums and excursions tire children, but there are several places in the capital that will definitely appeal to them.

Izmailovsky Kremlin – cultural and entertainment complex, which contains a variety of workshops and unusual museums. At master classes, children are taught how to make folk toys, they tell the story of bread, pottery and blacksmithing. Another attraction for children – Moscow Zoo. More than 8,000 animals are kept here. In the neighborhood, you can look into the Moscow Planetarium. In the halls there are various models of space stations, planets and other things. Little travelers have a special love for the observatory with real telescopes.

What to visit in spring in Moscow depends on the length of stay in the city. From March 1, a new season begins in the parks, sports and festive events are held. For lovers of cultural recreation, you should definitely set aside a few days to visit theaters, museums, galleries and temples.