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Moscow Kremlin

The Moscow Kremlin is the heart of Russia, a fortress that has witnessed everything: Tatar raids and tsars' coronations, revolutions and Victory Day parades. Behind red walls lie cathedrals with golden domes, the Armoury Chamber with royal regalia, and the presidential residence. A place where the country's history is concentrated on 28 hectares.

Fortress History

The first fortification on Borovitsky Hill appeared in 1147—Moscow's history begins from this date. Wooden walls burned, were rebuilt, expanded. The white-stone Kremlin of Dmitry Donskoy stood for a hundred years.

The present walls...

Practical Information

Updated: Jan 2, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum3 hours
Recommended4 hours
Maximum5 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult
1,000 RUB~1,000 $
Student
500 RUB~500 $

Armoury Chamber - separate ticket 1200 RUB

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings. Avoid Thursdays (closed). Spring and autumn for pleasant weather.

Crowd Level

High — many people
Official Website

How to Get There

Metro: Borovitskaya, Alexandrovsky Sad, Biblioteka im. Lenina, Arbatskaya. Entry through Kutafya Tower in Alexander Garden.

What to Expect

Cathedral Square with ancient churches, Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell, Armoury Chamber with royal regalia. Unique architecture from 15th-20th centuries.

Best Photo Spot

Cathedral Square with Ivan the Great Bell Tower. Tsar Cannon. Alexander Garden outside.

When to Visit

Best Time

MayJunSep

Good Time

AprJulAugOct

Avoid

JanFebDec

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Not available
Charging
No outlets
Mobile signal
Good

Facilities & Services

audio guide
guided tours
gift shop
restrooms

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 2, 2026
Monday10:00 — 17:00
Tuesday10:00 — 17:00
Wednesday10:00 — 17:00
Friday10:00 — 17:00
Saturday10:00 — 17:00
Sunday10:00 — 17:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Partially accessible
Audio Guide
Available
Staff Assistance
Available

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Grounds + cathedrals — basic. Armory and Diamond Fund — separate, book ahead.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Moscow Kremlin

Territory ₽500, Armoury ₽1000. Under 16 free. Fri-Wed 10:00-17:00, closed Thursday. Book Armoury and Diamond Fund in advance.

Metro: Borovitskaya, Alexandrovsky Sad, Biblioteka im. Lenina, Arbatskaya. Entry through Kutafya Tower in Alexander Garden.

Cathedral Square with ancient churches, Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell, Armoury Chamber with royal regalia. Unique architecture from 15th-20th centuries.

Cathedral Square with Ivan the Great Bell Tower. Tsar Cannon. Alexander Garden outside.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather-5°
90%6 м/с
Todayweather-4°-11°
Tomorrowweather-11°-13°
Thuweather-13°-18°
Friweather-11°-21°
Satweather-11°-19°
Sunweather-15°-22°
Monweather-12°-16°
-4°
-9°Jan
-4°
-10°Feb
3°
-4°Mar
11°
2°Apr
19°
8°May
22°
12°Jun
24°
14°Jul
22°
13°Aug
16°
7°Sep
9°
3°Oct
1°
-3°Nov
-3°
-8°Dec

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