The Tretyakov Gallery is one of the largest art galleries in Russia that is famous for mostly classical Russian art – old Russian paintings including icons, sculptures, minor and applied arts, Russian graphic. Once the collection was private and belonged to a great connoisseur of Russian art, Paul Tretyakov who left his collection to the city of Moscow when there was no more space to the paintings in his house. You’ll see the masterpieces by Vasnetsov, Repin, Ivanov, Serov, Brulov together with the pre-Mongolian icons and the world famous “Trinity” by A.Rublev in the main building of the gallery which is a masterpiece in a Russian authentic architectural style itself.
Duration: 2 hours
Lunch in Moscow cafe
A boat trip on the Moscow river will give you the impression of the development of the city dating back to 1147 and the opportunity to feel modern Moscow on board. You’ll sail along the working residence of the president, the icon of Russian architecture of the 16th century, St. Basil’s cathedral, the newest city park with its famous “Flying bridge”, the drainage canal, 98 metre high monument to Peter the Great by Zurab Tsereteli, the biggest sports complex “Luzhniki”, the venue of FIFA 2018, the Russian parliament, famous Stalin’s skyscrapers and a lot of other sights.
Duration: 2,5 hours
Meeting point: Marshal Zhukov monument (Manege Sq, Moscow, 109012)
The guide with "excursions.city" sign
Duration: ~7 hours
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