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.

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Roerich Museum is a small museum in Moscow representing the works of Nicholas Roerich and his family, who was a famous artist and scholar of the 19th and 20th centuries. He traveled in many countries of the world, where he created most of his canvasses. Nowadays it is not well known among tourists, however this is a must see place for those who spending Moscow vacation. The museum offers rare and exquisite paintings and drawings of Nicholas Roerich, which can be of great interest for the people fond of 20th century art. The museum is closed on Monday and works from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am.

The Museum of Modern Art is also very popular among tourists who visit Russia and locals interested in art. The museum has a vast collection of works of art, the number of which exceeds thousand works.The museum has wonderful works of 20th century, which represent European art with all major schools.

Another place in Moscow tours that should be visited is the Moscow Arts Center, where works of modern artists are exhibited. The center has vast collections of works of art and often organizes various exhibitions and presentations of new works.

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior and Novodevichy Convent

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior is the most famous church in Russia. It symbolizes the spiritual revival of Russian people. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior was built in the end of the 19th century in 1881 to commemorate the victory of Russia over Napoleon’s army. In 1930-es the cathedral was partially destructed, but fully rebuilt in the last decade of the 20th century. The Cathedral is constructed of marble and granite; the bronze doors of the cathedral are covered with relief depictions of the saints. It is a great place to visit during the Moscow tours. Though none of the original decor survived, the Cathedral is really magnificent and beautiful, having perfectly designed domes.

Novodevichy Convent is one of the most popular sights of Moscow. A visit to this wonderful and beautiful place is a must for anyone who travel to Moscow. The convent was founded in the 16th century to commemorate the capture of Smolensk from the Lithuanians in 1514.The main cathedral of the convent was built in honor of the Smolenskaya Icon of Mother of God Hodigitria. Novodevichy has always been one of the richest monasteries in Moscow.