St Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Russia

St. Basil's Cathedral is a building used to be a church before and now a museum. It is located in Red Square, Moscow, Russia and is regarded as the country’s symbol. As a religious symbol, the cathedral undergone persecution during the atheist domination and nearly destroyed, but today it still stands as one of the country’s most visited sights. It acquired many names, and officially it is called the Church of the Intercession, or the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Virgin on the Moat. It is also called Pokrovsky Cathedral, Svyatoy Vasily Blazhenny, and since 1468 is named after Si. Basil. The design of the cathedral is said to have no parallel in Russian architecture.

St. Basil's Cathedral’s design attracts devotees of the religion to visit as well as those architecture lovers and simple tourists. Zelenograd is the next city from Moscow, and it can be a good base for visiting the cathedral as it has many excellent hotels. But there are good hotels to stay in Moscow. The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow, has amenities like those of the excellent hotels around such as free high-speed internet, pool, and bar, but it high chairs and children’s television networks. Another modern hotel to stay in is the Grada Boutique Hotel, which has a nightclub with a DJ. Tourists can also consider visiting the Alexander Gardens, which comprises three separate gardens; the Upper, Middle, and the Lower. The Andrei Rublev Museum of Early Russian Art in Moscow is also an interesting place to visit as it displays Russian culture, art, and Christian values. This museum was highly recommended by tourists who have tried its impressive exhibits and icons. Extend your vacation and travel to Usovo, a must-visit city near Moscow.