Red Square

Russia's most iconic view

Noteworthy for: Situated in the very centre of Moscow, Red Square is referred to by many Russians as being 'the heart of Russia'.
Talk of the town: Throwing a coin at the 'zero kilometer' point at the entrance to the square is said to bring you good luck.

There are few squares in the world that can compete with Red Square when it comes to wow factor. Walking across its cobbled stones you are surrounded by a miscellany of ancient and modern architecture, which testify to the country’s long and diverse history.
Beneath the imposing red Kremlin walls, Lenin still lies encased in his red marble mausoleum, whilst the glitzy arcades of the 19th Century GUM department store on the opposite side offer a reminder of Russia’s thoroughly capitalist present. And overlooking it all, there’s no mistaking the glorious vision that is St. Basil’s Cathedral with its colourful fairytale onion domes.