We awoke having slept very well, enjoyed a wonderful breakfast overlooking the Kremlin from the 2nd floor dining room here at the National Hotel Moscow.

our guide arrived at 10.00am , introduced herself as Katherine, called our driver and we proceeded to the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. An important Cathedral built to celebrate the Russian defeat of Kazan.

The reception and checkin area at the National Hotel, Moscow. It is a beautiful old style heritage building in a prime location. Our room is beautifully furnished and presented.

The Kremlin.

Lady of Kazan cathedral designed to celebrate the Russian army defeat of the Kazan army.

Looking back to the Kremlin.

The Stalin high rise, one of 7 built during his time of rule , was meant to drag the energy from the sky. This became the first technology park for all kinds of scientists.

But these 7 buildings were also built to challenge the sky scrapers of the USA.

Our hotel, the National, a Luxury Hotel of the World brand. Great central location, beautifully decorated 5 star hotel.

Moscow University buildings.

We visited Eliseevsky Food store which is a food store selling all types of food in an amazing building with Chandeliers , ornate decorations and friendly servers dressed in period costumes.

Entrance to Kremlin via Red Square

As we walk through the gateway to Red Square, very exciting and full of real history. Our guide Katherine explained n full detail.

GUM Shopping Arcade

GUM shopping mall is a stylish upmarket shopping centre on Red Square. Very modern and filled with all of the global high end stores.

Lunch at Bosco’s, terrific atmosphere in GUM shopping centre.

St. Basil’s Cathedral, just like a postcard. We visited the 9 churches within.

Not the best photo of Jeanette outside St Basil’s.

maiden St Basil’s Cathedral n one of the 9 churches.

Inside St. Basil’s Cathedral with exquisite art work and paintnd

We really enjoyed our time here.

Stock Exchange of Moscow, new building.

The amazing Moscow underground. Marble, mosaics, statues, etc was established in 1935. We rode 3 trains through the underground to see different stations.