Friday 29 June 2012

Red square of Moscow and its surroundings


Red Square  is a city square in Moscow the capital city of  Russia. The square separates the Kremlin, the former royal citadel and currently the official residence of the President of Russia, from a historic merchant quarter known as Kitai-gorod. As major streets of Moscow spread from here in all directions, being promoted to major highways outside the city, Red Square is often considered the central square of Moscow and all of Russia.The name Red Square comes neither from the color of the bricks around it nor from the link between the color red and communism. Rather, the name came about because the Russian word красная can mean either "red" or "beautiful" .  the square is a nice place to visit because it is full of history . people interested in having a good and enjoyable time while they are in holiday should visit the square .  Surrounding places could also be visited such as Tretyakov Gallery in Lavrushinsky LaneThe State Tretyakov Gallery is the national treasury of Russian fine art and contains more than 150,000 works of painting, sculpture and graphics created by generations of Russian artists. Bolshoi Theatre is another place that can be visited in Moscow. Owner description: Sparrow Hills is one of the highest points in Moscow and offers a panoramic view of the city. Great place to take a break from sightseeing and enjoy a picnic. Owner description: The Kremlin's redbrick walls and 18 towers were built at the end of the ht century by the Italian craftsmen Pietro Antonio Solari and Antonio Fryazin. The famous Spasskaya (Saviour) Tower is the main and official entrance to the Kremlin and its symbol. There are hundreds of other places to visit in Moscow and to enjoy the holiday . you will never get board where ever you choose to spend your holiday because you will always find a place that makes you fell free and away from all the busy life and agglomeration .