Red Square

Red Square in Moscow is extremely popular among locals and tourists alike. As it is a very important junction in the city of Moscow, which separates Kaitai-gorod (a merchant quarter with significant historical value) from Kremlin (formerly it used to be the regal fort and presently it is the President of Russia’s official residence). It is a major junction form where the most eminent roads of Moscow radiate. The seam is often referred as the central square of Russia.

Historical importance of Red Square:

The place serves as a major location for military parades and demonstrations on national holidays like International Workers Solidarity Day, October Revolution anniversary, etc. One of the most memorable military parades was manifested on the 7th of November, in the year 1941. Also the victory of Soviet over the Nazis was celebrated in Red Square, in the year 1945. Red Square serves as the Soviet government’s official address along with being popular as the site for parades of the Soviet.

An aircraft was landed on St. Basil’s Descent by Mathias Rust a German pilot on the 28th of May, 1887. Red Square falls under the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage. There have also been several concerts on the grounds of Red Square, where celebrities like Pink Floyd and Paul McCartney has performed.

The abounding history and heritage of Red Square is well evident in numerous art works, which include Konstantin Yuon, incredible paintings by Vasily Surikov and many more. The land of Red Square was previously covered with buildings made of wood, but they were all cleared in the year 1493 by the edict of Ivan III as they were dangerously prone to fire.

Some nearby Red Square Attractions:

• Moscow Kremlin: This place is one of the most popular political and historical landmarks of Moscow. Palaces, government offices and cathedrals, all are around the same place. There are many buildings that the general public can avail. These buildings include the State Kremlin Palace, the Patriarch's Palace and the Armoury. The place also serves as the official residence address for the President of Russia.
   
• St. Basil’s Cathedral: St. Basil’s Cathedral, another nearby attractions of Red Square, is an ancient cathedral built in the year 1550’s by Ivan. The church has nine different chapels, which are capped with their own unique colored and shaped domes.
   
• Bolshoi Theater: The theater is considered to be the oldest in Moscow. After the damage caused due to a fire and then a hurricane, the theater had to be rebuilt. Bolshoi Theater is beautiful on the inside as well as outwardly. The theater’s resident ballet and opera troupes are considered to be among the best in the world.
  

  How to get there?

  Moscow being the capital of Russia is very well connected with the rest of the world. Be it by road, rail or air, everything is made available to you. It is your call whatever you want to avail.
  
  So, in case you are planning a trip to Moscow in the recent future, make sure that you visit Red Square. If you take a package tour then without a doubt Red Square will be a part of it, or else you always have the option to include it in your tour plan.