Moscow is a capital city with a unique personality. If you want to get a feel of the city without the tourists, these five alternative attractions will give you a different insight into Moscow life.
Museum of Soviet Arcade Games
The Museum of Soviet Arcade Games offers over 55 machines from the Soviet era. This includes video games, pinball, and foosball. While most of the machines are playable, it’s fun to go in and just have a look around.
Izmailovo Kremlin
Izmailovo Kremlin is modeled on Old Russia. It is a cultural complex that has the appearance of a fairytale castle from Shrek.
Tsar Bell
When in Moscow, why not check out the world’s largest bell? It’s gigantic and has a pretty interesting backstory, which you can learn about there.
Soviet Dacha
If you have ever wondered what Moscow look liked 60 years ago, you can experience 1950s home life at Soviet Dacha, a Russian house frozen in time.
Padlock Tree Park
You may have seen padlock bridges in Europe, but in Russia, there’s a whole park full of trees lined with locks. They are placed there to symbolize the eternal love of a couple.