Things to Do in Kitay-Gorod, Moscow

Kitay-Gorod in Moscow is home to Red Square and Saint Basil's Cathedral, a 16th-century former cathedral with multicolored domes now housing a museum. The neighborhood also features coffee shops, jewelry stores, and soup restaurants.

  • Red Square and Saint Basil's CathedralCathedral
  • Lenin MausoleumHistoric Landmark
  • Никольская ПлазаFood Hall

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Kitay-Gorod in Moscow

Top things to do in Kitay-Gorod

  • Red Square and Saint Basil's Cathedral

    Red Square and Saint Basil's Cathedral

    4.8 · 11.1k
    Cathedral

    Multicolored domes top this 16th-century former cathedral that now contains a museum of the church.

    Every day
    11 AM – 5 PM
  • Lenin Mausoleum

    Lenin Mausoleum

    4.4 · 3.5k
    Historic Landmark

    Embalmed remains of the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    10 AM – 1 PM
    Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    10 AM – 1 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 1 PM
  • GUM

    GUM

    4.6 · 47.3k
    Department Store

    Long-established, 3-story shopping arcade with a semicircular glass roof & international brands.

    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • State Historical Museum, Pokrovsky Cathedral, St. Basil's Cathedral

    State Historical Museum, Pokrovsky Cathedral, St. Basil's Cathedral

    4.8 · 11.1k
    History Museum

    Multicolored domes top this 16th-century former cathedral that now contains a museum of the church.

    Every day
    11 AM – 5 PM
  • Ручки Паркер (PARKER) MontBlanc

    Specialty Store
    Every day
    10 AM – 9 PM
  • Гастроном №1

    Гастроном №1

    4.4 · 244
    Wine Shop

Where to eat & drink in Kitay-Gorod

  • Никольская Плаза

    Никольская Плаза

    4.6 · 4.6k
    Food Hall

    Refined mall with shops & services, plus a trendy food hall serving an eclectic mix of cuisines.

    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Гранд кофемания

    Гранд кофемания

    4.5 · 1.9k
    Coffee Shop· $$$

    A Moscow cafe and restaurant with an Art Deco interior, known for its coffee, breakfast options, brunch burgers, pasta, and traditional Russian soup.

    Mon–Thu
    8 AM – 12 AM
    Fri
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 12 AM
  • Bon App

    Bon App

    4.7 · 508
    Coffee Shop· ₽400–2,000

    A cozy cafe in the city center, it offers dinner, coffee, and desserts, with notable dishes including duck breast and sweet potato mash.

    Every day
    11 AM – 12 AM
  • Stolovaya 57

    Stolovaya 57

    4.4 · 3.3k
    Soup· ₽1–1,000

    A cafeteria-style eatery located inside the GUM Mall near Red Square, known for offering a variety of Russian local dishes in a Soviet-era dining hall atmosphere.

    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Vysota 5642

    Vysota 5642

    4.6 · 1.3k
    Restaurant· ₽3,000–6,000

    A restaurant by Novikov Group located on Bolshoy Cherkassky Lane.

  • Zaryadye Gastronomic Сenter

    4.3 · 5.0k
    Restaurant· ₽1,000–4,000

    Trendy food court offering multiple restaurants serving regional meals, desserts, cocktails & wine.

    Every day
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Natakhtari

    Natakhtari

    4.6 · 1.2k
    Eastern European· $$

    A Georgian restaurant in Moscow, known for its traditional cuisine, including meat dishes, vegetarian options, pastries, and Georgian wine and beer.

    Every day
    11 AM – 12 AM
  • IL PIZZAIOLO

    IL PIZZAIOLO

    4.5 · 1.4k
    Italian· ₽1,000–2,000
  • Razvedka

    Razvedka

    4.6 · 1.7k
    Gastropub· ₽3,000–4,000

    An underground bar and pub with a spy-themed atmosphere, offering diverse food, cocktails, and traditional Russian kvas.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 4 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 4 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Dublinets

    Dublinets

    4.7 · 731
    Irish Pub

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Map of Kitay-Gorod with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Red Square and Saint Basil's Cathedral
  2. 2Lenin Mausoleum
  3. 3Никольская Плаза
  4. 4GUM
  5. 5State Historical Museum, Pokrovsky Cathedral, St. Basil's Cathedral
  6. 6Ручки Паркер (PARKER) MontBlanc
  7. 7Гранд кофемания
  8. 8Bon App
  9. 9Stolovaya 57
  10. 10Vysota 5642

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