Sights · Our pick in Moscow
Moscow Kremlin
UNESCO World Heritage
The red-brick fortress at the heart of Moscow, with its cathedrals, bell tower and the Armoury’s treasures.
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Our take
- Book a timed ticket for the Armoury and leave at least half a day.
- Address
- Kremlin, Moscow
- Website
- kreml.ru
About Moscow Kremlin
The Moscow Kremlin Museums (kreml.ru) look after the Kremlin’s Cathedral Square churches, among them the Assumption, Annunciation and Archangel cathedrals, the Ivan the Great Bell Tower and the Armoury Chamber. The Kremlin and Red Square are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Moscow Kremlin before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Moscow Kremlin, as the crow flies.
- Hotel National, Moscow650 m8 min walk
- The Carlton, Moscow700 m9 min walk
- Hotel Metropol Moscow800 m10 min walk
- Ararat Park Hotel Moscow950 m12 min walk
- Savoy Hotel, Moscow1.0 km13 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Moscow Kremlin are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Red Square300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- The Bolshoi950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Tretyakov Gallery1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Gorky Park2.9 kmWalk 37 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 14 min
Rail terminals
- Belorussky terminal3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Leningradsky terminal3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 16 min
Location
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