The exterior is instantly recognizable and beautiful in its intricate patterns of shapes and colors, but there are many more beautiful Russian Orthodox Cathedral interiors. when it comes to frescoes and iconostasis. The interior can also be a bit confusing as the chapels and main gallery form a maze but it can be quickly seen. Quite often there is a... More

You will never see anything else like it. Also the views from it are amazing. More

A wonderful cathedral , indeed an emotional visit. It consists in a pool of 9 churches joined with a gallery , where is easy to get lost. I could listen to the singers at the central church. More

St. Basil's is simply beautiful. But, as I recommended in my review of Red Square, I highly suggest touring with a guide. He/she will help you put what you see into the proper historical context and the information is very interesting! More

This was one of the places I had to see when in Moscow. I think a visit to Russia, Moscow, is incomplete without see this amazing building for yourself. The picture don't do it justice. More

Colors, colors Good exhibition about the history of the church More

St. Basil's was everything I thought it would be and more. Most guidebooks say the interior is not as good as the exterior, but I disagree. Fascinating. More

If you get the chance, go both day and night. To many, this cathedral represents the icon of Russia. It does to me. It is the best part of Red Square. More

I visited St. Basil's by myself during an afternoon in Moscow. I paid the extra money (unsure the amount) to get a guided audio tour, which provided me with details that I would not have known from just the descriptions mounted. I found the experience to be interesting yet nothing really stood out. I had imagined the Cathedral to be... More