Famous Sites to Explore in Russia

by Veena World Travel, Explore, Celebrate!

The world’s largest country, Russia, is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Ranging from historic cities and artistic wonders to an idyllic countryside and vibrant nightlife, this country has it all.

The incredible natural beauty of the country as well as its rich cultural heritage has made Russia tour packages quite popular with vacationers from the world over. Russia contains more than 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are visited by people from near and far.

Here are some of the prominent sites people can explore after booking a comprehensive Russia tour package:

Red Square: This is a city square located in Moscow, Russia. This city square ideally separates the Kremlin, which currently is the official residence of the President of Russia and traditionally was the royal citadel from the historic merchant quarter known as Kitai-gorod. This destination is often referred to as the central square of Moscow, as the major streets of the city that connect to the key highways of Russia originate from this square. Also, all the buildings that surround the square have a major significance. To its south lie the elaborate Saint Basil's Cathedral, as well as the cathedrals and the palaces of the Kremlin. Lenin's Mausoleum present here is an added attraction of the place as here lie the embalmed body of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, who was the founder of the Soviet Union.

Tretyakov Gallery: This gallery is known to be the oldest repository of Russian fine arts in the globe. The history of this gallery dates back to 1856, when Pavel Mikhailovich Tretyakov, a merchant from Moscow acquired diverse works by Russian artists with the aim of creating a collection. In 1892, he presented his already famous collection to the Russian nation. His collection then comprised of about 2000 works. This gallery now contains more than 130,000 exhibits, including the Black Square by Kazimir Malevich and Andrei Rublev's Trinity.

Neva River: This gorgeous river present in Northwestern Russia flows from the Lake Ladoga to the Neva Bay of the Gulf of Finland. It is the fourth largest river in Europe in terms of average discharge. It is also the only river that flows from Lake Ladoga. The Neva River is most prominent in Saint Petersburg and travellers coming to the city usually enjoy a host of activities here.

Catherine Palace: Located in the town of Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), this Rococo palace served as the summer residence of the Russian tsars. This palace is incredibly famous for its neo-classical and baroque style interiors that provide a fine example of Russian extravagance and wealth. The key attractions of this establishment include the 1,400-acre Catherine Park featuring excellent landscaping, as well as the awe-inspiring Amber Room that is lined with gilded amber wall panels.

To explore the aforementioned destinations and many more, travelers can easily book a comprehensive Russia tour package from any renowned and reliable IATA approved travel agency operating in the country.