Art galleries in Moscow

People who visit Russia must come to see it's capital. Moscow is one of the Russian cities, which is famous for its unique art galleries. The galleries in the city exhibit old Russian icons, modern canvasses as well as sculptures of different historical periods. The works of the most prominent painters and sculptors are represented in the best galleries in Moscow visited by thouthands of tourist spending their Moscow vacation. Tretyakov Gallery is one of the biggest and the most famous of all the art galleries in the city. The most often visited art galleries in Moscow are the Tretaykov Gallery, Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of private collections, Moscow Art Center and the Roerich Museum.

The Tretyakov Gallery is one of the best ones in the whole world. The gallery was named after financier and entrepreneur Pavel Tretyakov. Various collections of works of art are presented therefor people who travel to Moscow. The gallery exhibits wonderful Russian icons of different times, 19th century realists works, avant-garde and symbolic canvases. The collections of works presented in this gallery are unique.

Churches and monasteries of Moscow

Moscow is on of the most important religious centers of Russia. The religious history of Russia is closely connected with Moscow. There are numerous famous churches and monasteries in the city. Majority of Moscow tours would intruduse tourist to this beautiful sights. Each of the famous churches in the city represent various epochs and different architectural styles. Here are some of the most churches in the city: St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Kazan Cathedral, Novodevichy Convent and Monastery, Andronikov and Danilov’s monasteries, as well as many others.

St. Basil’s Cathedral represents the architectural marvel of the 16th century. It is one of the most popular sights of the city and Russian travel destinations. The Cathedral was built on the edge of the Red Square. Nine individual chapels commemorate the victorious assault on the city of Kazan. The church escaped destruction several times and remained one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Moscow.

Kazan Cathedral is one of the newly rebuilt churches in the city. It was destructed drung the time of Bolsheviks, but fully reconstructed in 1993. The cathedral has an old history, as it was built in the 17th century in honor of Kazanskaya Icon. Most of the Russian cruises that starts from Moscow offer a beautiful view at cathedrals.