St. Basil's Cathedral and The Red Square sit at the heart of Moscow along the Moscow River. St
Basil's is along the South East border of Red Square and has been the icon of Moscow and Russia
for over 400 years! It is amazing how many people recognize this landmark with its colorful
onion domes and unique spires reaching to the sky.
St. Basil's and Red Square are listed as an AbsoluteVisit for their grandeur, uniqueness and
historical value. Like so many other icons around the world, it is special when you first see with
your own eyes something you have seen hundreds, if not thousands, of times in a photograph.
Red Square has a unifying feeling as you'll see many locals and tourists alike while being
surrounded by an immense amount of history.
St. Basil's Cathedral itself is amazing to look at and its architecture will continue to enchant you
even while you stand in front of it. Also, the interior is unique as each onion dome means an
interior room that extends the full-height of each tower and dome.
Red Square is a huge city square lined by The Kremlin wall, The Russian Museum, GUM (a long
high-end shopping building) and St. Basil's. Red Square is the home to many events and festivals
that brings locals and tourists together.
When you visit this AbsoluteVisit, stand in the middle of Red Square and slowly turn yourself
360 degrees and soak in the immense history and culture that surrounds you - what a feeling!
