The 7 Best Instagrammable Spots In Moscow

The 7 Most Instagrammable Spots In Moscow

Russia’s cosmopolitan capital, Moscow is a beautiful destination to visit in any season.

Colourful domes and bell chimes ring out from over 600 churches in the city, and the sense of history is immense. Culture lovers will be impressed with the museums and ballet.

Check out these 7 spots for the ultimate Moscow Instagram – your photographs will look insane.

Moscow Instagram spots

1. Garage Museum of Contemporary Art

This slick museum showcases the latest and best contemporary art and is full of Instagrammable pieces. There’s huge scale exhibitions, vibrant art and regular live events.

The building itself is a Soviet-style block in Gorky Park.

 

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2. Red Square

Vast cobblestones fill the entire Red Square in the centre of Moscow – the most iconic Moscow Instagram shot you’ll get all trip.

The main landmarks standing on the Red Square are the famous colourful St. Basil’s Cathedral and the walls of the Kremlin.

 

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3. Bolshoi Theatre

Want a glamorous night out? Dress up and be in awe at a ballet or opera performance at the Bolshoi Theatre.

The Neoclassical theatre was part of the Imperial Theatres of the Russian Empire and still has an old-timey feel. Lush velvet and gold add a luxurious touch to any picture.

 

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4. White Rabbit Restaurant

This upscale restaurant has featured on Netflix’s Chefs Table and has an Alice in Wonderland theme. Think lots of rabbits and whimsy.

A huge glass domed roof has spectacular and 360-degree sweeping views over Moscow too – this is where you’ll get the best photo.

 

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5. Komsomolskaya Metro station

More like a grand ballroom than a Metro station, Komsomolskaya station is known as “Moscow’s Sistine Chapel.

While each station in Moscow’s subway system is a work of art, this is by far the fanciest. Baroque features and gilded mosaics will make your jaw drop open in wonder.

 

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6. GUM

This extravagant shopping mall with a skylight roof and three-level arcades is home to luxury stores and delicious places to eat.

Even if you’re not here to shop, you should definitely come here to take some Moscow Instagram pics – that roof is incredible.

 

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7. Sparrow Hills

Sparrow Hills is one of the highest points in Moscow and a famous park. Right on the bank of the Moskva River, head to the observation platform, which gives the best view of the city.

You won’t believe the photos you’ll take from here on a clear, bright day.

 

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Sarah Clayton-Lea

Co-founder of Big 7 Travel, Sarah created the company through her passion for championing the world's best food and travel experiences. Before her career in digital media, where she previously held roles such as Editor of Food&Wine Ireland, Sarah worked in the hospitality industry in Dublin and New York.

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