A visit to Moscow will for many westerners be an awesome experience. Mother Russia has for so long been associated in the West with the threat of a catastrophic World War that even today it is difficult for the majority of people to disassociate it from that legacy. However today Russia is significantly more sociable and willing to entertain a tourist industry and, because it has possessed a closed door policy for so many years what can be uncovered by the tourist is truly eye opening.
The Russian people are acknowledged as a hardy race of survivors but what else about them is known? What of their art, architecture, design and even simple things such as the routine of daily life? What better place to begin uncovering the mysteries of Russia than in its capital Moscow.
Moscow is a city similar to London in that it is developing a new appearance while keeping many of its old historic features. Standing on the banks of the Moscow River it is easy to appreciate what are uncompromisingly spectacular view of the historic Kremlin and St. Basil’s Cathedral.
Hotels such as the five star Metropol are situated opposite the world famous Bolshoi Ballet theatre which is itself close to the Kremlin. The Metropol arguably possesses the most elegant appearance of all hotels found in Moscow, certainly it is a sumptuous building. The hotel’s elaborate early 20th century design is undeniably grand and because it is located at a corner it is possible to view two aspects of the building and thereby experience the architect’s Art Nouveau concept captured in the design.
However a short walk from the Metropol will bring you to ‘The Royal’, another elegant building that offers both luxurious accommodation and convenience to the many ‘must see’ sightseeing landmarks holiday makers will have included on their list such as Red Square.
Additionally and just across the road from the glittering domes and towering spires of the Kremlin is ‘The National’ another 5 star hotel that boasts some of the best amenities available to be found at any of the Moscow hotels. Again the design is classic Art Nouveau carried on inside as well as out.
All the hotels described above are centrally located in the heart of Moscow allowing tourists the convenience to explore from a central location that should prove difficult to lose yourself from. The charges at the National start at around $290 a night; The Metropol $340 a night and The Royal requires a request, but expect a charge similar to those found at the other hotels mentioned.
For people keen on uncovering places with new faces accompanied by old style Moscow certainly has plenty to offer. Enjoying a visit to Moscow is easy because the people are generally hospitable since much of the earlier caution and suspicion of strangers has lifted replaced by a more visible friendliness. If asked whether a holiday to Moscow is worthwhile the answer would be a very definite ‘yes’. At last Moscow is open and ready to be enjoyed by people from all over the world. A distinctive capital city Moscow possesses both an old and new world charm and will undoubtedly be favourably remembered by any visitor.
SOURCE:http://www.tomoscow.com/article_1/
The Russian people are acknowledged as a hardy race of survivors but what else about them is known? What of their art, architecture, design and even simple things such as the routine of daily life? What better place to begin uncovering the mysteries of Russia than in its capital Moscow.
Moscow is a city similar to London in that it is developing a new appearance while keeping many of its old historic features. Standing on the banks of the Moscow River it is easy to appreciate what are uncompromisingly spectacular view of the historic Kremlin and St. Basil’s Cathedral.
Hotels such as the five star Metropol are situated opposite the world famous Bolshoi Ballet theatre which is itself close to the Kremlin. The Metropol arguably possesses the most elegant appearance of all hotels found in Moscow, certainly it is a sumptuous building. The hotel’s elaborate early 20th century design is undeniably grand and because it is located at a corner it is possible to view two aspects of the building and thereby experience the architect’s Art Nouveau concept captured in the design.
However a short walk from the Metropol will bring you to ‘The Royal’, another elegant building that offers both luxurious accommodation and convenience to the many ‘must see’ sightseeing landmarks holiday makers will have included on their list such as Red Square.
Additionally and just across the road from the glittering domes and towering spires of the Kremlin is ‘The National’ another 5 star hotel that boasts some of the best amenities available to be found at any of the Moscow hotels. Again the design is classic Art Nouveau carried on inside as well as out.
All the hotels described above are centrally located in the heart of Moscow allowing tourists the convenience to explore from a central location that should prove difficult to lose yourself from. The charges at the National start at around $290 a night; The Metropol $340 a night and The Royal requires a request, but expect a charge similar to those found at the other hotels mentioned.
For people keen on uncovering places with new faces accompanied by old style Moscow certainly has plenty to offer. Enjoying a visit to Moscow is easy because the people are generally hospitable since much of the earlier caution and suspicion of strangers has lifted replaced by a more visible friendliness. If asked whether a holiday to Moscow is worthwhile the answer would be a very definite ‘yes’. At last Moscow is open and ready to be enjoyed by people from all over the world. A distinctive capital city Moscow possesses both an old and new world charm and will undoubtedly be favourably remembered by any visitor.
SOURCE:http://www.tomoscow.com/article_1/
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