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Triumfal'naya Arka (20 min) Oldest surviving triumphal arch that was built to commemorate Russia's victory over Napoleon. Novodevichy Convent (30 min) Riverside 1520s monastery known for its fresco-lined 5-domed cathedral & ornate soaring bell tower. Novodevichy Cemetery (27 min) Prominent 19th-century burial ground including the graves of Chekhov, Prokofiev & Khrushchev. Neskuchnyy Sad (33 min) Park and garden Moscow Zoo (30 min) Conservation & educational institute with 8,000 animals including gorillas, polar bears & elephants. Park Pobedy Na Poklonnoy Gore (21 min) Sprawling war memorial park with fountains & forest, plus a museum & soaring obelisk. Poklonnaya Hill (20 min) One of Moscow's highest points, home to the Victory Park with World War II displays & a war museum. Большой Московский Цирк (32 min) Featuring animals, clowns & acrobat performances, this is the largest circus in Europe. Muzeon Park of Arts (33 min) Sculpture park with monuments from the Soviet era depicting leaders & laborers, plus modern works. Sparrow Hills (31 min) Hilltop view point with panoramas of the city skyline, Moskva River & Olympic stadium. Victory Museum (22 min) Set in Victory Park, a huge museum dedicated to Russia's role in WWII, with dioramas & memorabilia. Музей современного искусства «Гараж» (34 min) Cultural center used for contemporary art exhibitions & research on Russian & international culture. Museum-Estate Arkhangelskoye (29 min) Grand classical manor packed with historic paintings & artworks, with rolling landscaped grounds. Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure (32 min) Park with 1700s garden, boules cafe, open-air movie theater, contemporary art & winter ice rink. Battle of Borodino Museum-panorama (29 min) Large circular museum focusing on the Russian victory over Napoleon at Borodino in 1812. |