Discover Moscow, a capital that blends architecture from many different eras, beginning with its most recognisable symbol, Red Square. The square unfolds between the Kremlin wall, the domes of Saint Basil's Cathedral and the arcaded facade of the GUM department store, an ensemble inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Beyond it, ancient cultural and religious buildings stand harmoniously alongside Stalin-era towers and the glass skyscrapers of the modern business district, reflecting the layered identity of the Russian capital. This first part of the portrait follows the historic core, its broad avenues and the bends of the Moskva River through the city centre.
