Central Administrative Okrug Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Administrative Okrug
Popular places to visit
Moscow Kremlin
Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.
Red Square
You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Red Square. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
St. Basil's Cathedral
Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline.
Bolshoi Theatre
A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer.
Arbat Street
You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Arbat Street. Take in the acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Cathedral of Christ the Savior
A symbol of historical change, this cathedral was dynamited by the Soviets, only to be reconstructed following the collapse of the USSR.
Other neighbourhoods around Central Administrative Okrug
Moscow City Centre
Theatres, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Moscow City Centre. Make a stop by Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Kremlin Arsenal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Okhotny Ryad Station or Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Station to get around town.
Kitay-Gorod
Kitay-Gorod is well liked for its museums and coffee shops. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Palace of the Romanov Boyars and GUM Department Store are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kitay-gorod Station (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line) or Lubyanka Station to get around.
Arbat
Visitors often come to Arbat for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Pushkin House Museum on Arbat and Arbat Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Smolenskaya Station.
Zamoskvorechye
Get to know Zamoskvorechye and its many features like its museums and churches. You might want to explore sights like State Tretyakov Gallery and Igor Talkov Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Tretyakovskaya Station or Novokuznetskaya Station to get around the city.
Basmanny
Basmanny is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Baumanskaya Station or Kurskaya Station to explore sights like Moscow Children's Theater.
Airport District
Noted for its historical sites and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Airport District. Top attractions like Third Ring Road and VTB Arena are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Aeroport Station or Petrovsky Park Station to see more of the city.
