Free Moscow

Red Square is a free Moscow attraction that is also a Moscow must-see sight. This historic square is graced with the presence of the beautiful and symbolic St. Basil's Cathedral. It is lively by day, moody at night. Cultural events, like Maslenitsa, are held on Red Square.

The merchandise in GUM, the State Department Store, certainly isn't free, but entry into this building is. Located on Red Square, GUM is an accessible glimpse into the luxurious side of Moscow.

Stalin's Seven Sisters - seven buildings that exemplify the "wedding cake" style of the late Stalinist architectural era - are free Moscow attractions that may impress as well as horrify. Gaudy and grand, one of the most recognizable of the Sisters is the Moscow State University Building.

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Visit Old Arbat Street to listen to musicians, browse for souvenirs, and get an idea of what Moscow was like in the time of Pushkin, who claimed an Old Arbat Street address, and before. Statues and architecture make Old Arbat Street a visually appealing free Moscow attraction, but hang on to your wallet - pickpockets love Old Arbat Street.

Located near Red Square and the Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior is a free Moscow attraction that has become a familiar component of Moscow's landscape. Its golden domes and white facade exemplify the beauty of Eastern Orthodox cathedrals. No entry fee is required, but be sure you are dressed appropriately to see this Eastern Orthodox cathedral.

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Get panoramic views of Moscow from Sparrow Hills, one of Moscow's highest points, and take photos from its observation platform. Major sights, like the Novodevichy Convent, can be seen from Sparrow Hills.

Patriarch's Ponds is the famous location for the opening scenes in Bulgakov's novel, Master and Margarita. Patriarch's Ponds is not heavily touristed, and it makes a peaceful escape from the bustle of Moscow. Located nearby is the Bulgakov Museum, where the writer lived until his death.