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August 2023

Sat. 12th. Chester Storyhouse

                  www.storyhouse.com

Sun.13th. Buxton Pavilion Arts Centre

            www.Buxton opera house.co.uk

Tue. 15th. Worcester Huntington Hall

                  www.worcestertheatres.co.uk 

Wed. 16th. Green Note. London 

                    www.greennote.co.uk 

Thur.17th. Tivoli. Wimborne

                   www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk 

Sat. 19th. Folk in the park. Sutton. London

                  www.folkinthepark.com

Sun. 20th. Shrewsbury Castle.

                    Shrewsbury

                    www.theatresevern.co.uk 

Wed. 22nd. Kings Hall. Ilkley. 

www.Bradford-theatres.co.uk/venues/kings-hall-ilkley

Thur. 23rd. Atkinson Theatre. Southport

                    www.theatkinson.co.uk 

Sun. 26th. The Assembly Rooms. 

                    Melbourne. Derby

     www.Melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk

December UK dates.

IAIN MATTHEWS & ANDY ROBERTS

Taking a short break from all the MSC planning to play a few shows with my pal Andy Roberts. A mix of solo & Plainsong material. Gonna be fun and a nice distraction Books and box sets on sale. What more can you ask.

December Wednesday 7th. Bulls Head. Barnes

Friday 8th. Swiss Cottage. Twyford. Near Winchester Saturday. 10th. Mary Cryans HU5 concert. Hull Sunday. 11th. The Pidgeon Loft. Pontefract. 2 shows. Late show sold out. Monday. 12th. The Greys. Brighton

Got a handful of solo shows in the Midwest of the USA in September. 

It’s been a while since I played solo and I’m greatly looking forward to doing it again. It’s also been a few years since I made a Midwest swing. Hope to see you there. Come say hi.

15th. Seven Steps up. Spring Lake. Michigan

16th. Seven Steps up. Spring Lake. Michigan

21st. Nathalie’s. Columbus. Ohio

22nd. The Crows Nest. Youngstown. Ohio

23rd. First Settlement house concert. Marietta. Ohio

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UK dates. August 2022

10th. Worleys @ The Swan

          Stourport on Severn

11th. Kitchen Garden Cafe. Kings Heath.

         Birmingham

12th. Barry Arts Festival. Barry Island.

          Wales

13th. Fairport Convention’s Cropredy 

          Festival. Cropredy. Mr. Banbury.

          Oxfordshire

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MATTHEWS BAARTMANS CONSPIRACY. November 2021

Thursday 25th. BARNOLDSWICK MUSIC & ARTS CENTRE. Barnoldswick. Lancs. ———————– Friday 27th. HOUSE CONCERT Hull. Yorks. For tickets contact Mary Cryan at: [email protected] ———————————— Saturday 27th. GREAT BRITISH FOLK FESTIVAL Butlins. Skegness.

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Iain Matthews luidt met The New Mine (MIG/Suburban) het zesde decennium in van zijn loopbaan als popmusicus. Vijftig jaar geleden had de Brit met zijn band Matthews Southern Comfort een nummer 1-hit met het door Joni Mitchell geschreven Woodstock . Daarna trok hij naar de Verenigde Staten waar hij vele soloplaten afleverde en liedjes schreef voor collega’s. Rond de millenniumwisseling keerde hij terug naar Europa. Tegenwoordig woont hij in Limburg, waar hij met BJ Baartmans, Bart de Win en Eric Devries Matthews Southern Comfort nieuw leven heeft ingeblazen. Met de bezwerende anti-oorlogssong Ethiopia doet de band andermaal een nummer van Joni Mitchell, het is een van de twee covers op deze nieuwe plaat. De meeste liedjes werden door de bandleden samen geschreven. Gedateerd klinkt de folkrock van de voortzetting van deze toch legendarische band geen moment. De Nederlandse bandleden zingen bovendien als de besten en instrumentaal staan ze al helemaal hun mannetje. The Hands Of Time gaat over dromen die nog altijd komen. Op In My Next Life kijkt Matthews bijna reikhalzend uit naar een volgend leven, want met de ervaringen die hij heeft opgedaan zal hij in alle opzichten een beter mens zijn.

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Matthews southern comfort – the new mine.

Met een muziekcarrière die al langer dan een halve eeuw duurt behoeft Iain Matthews natuurlijk geen verdere introductie. In 2000 vestigde hij zich in Horst, Limburg en is daar sindsdien gelukkig met zijn Nederlandse vrouw en kroost. De titel The New Mine is niet alleen een verwijzing naar het nummer Working in the New Mine , maar ook naar de Limburgse kolenmijnen. Bovendien heeft hij met het hernieuwd leven inblazen van Matthews Southern Comfort een nieuwe muzikale mijn gevonden met zijn drie door de wol geverfde Nederlandse begeleiders. Eric Devries, Bart de Win en coproducer BJ Baartmans hebben ook alle drie hun sporen ruimschoots verdiend in de muziek business. In 2018 leverde dit gezelschap met Like a Radio hun eerste, goed ontvangen, proeve van bekwaamheid af. De solocarrière van Iain kwam na zijn vertrek uit Fairport Convention in een stroomversnelling dankzij de wereldhit die hij had met Joni Mitchell’s Woodstock . De prachtige opener Ethiopia is eveneens van de hand van Mitchell en kan gezien geworden als een eerbetoon en dankjewel aan deze levende legende. Kers op de taart in hun uitvoering is het wonderschone spel, dat Bart uit zijn Wurlitzer tovert. De samenzang op het nieuwe album is om door een ringetje te halen. Normaal verzorgt Iain de lead zang maar in The Hands of Time krijgen ook de andere heren de gelegenheid om voor het voetlicht te treden. Bijzonder opgewekt klinkt het goed in het gehoor liggende Feed It, wat voorzien ismet fraaie lead en achtergrondzang. Tot mijn favorieten behoort het fraaie Patty’s Poetry . Het wordt gezongen door Iain maar blijkt geschreven door BJ, na een onvergetelijk optreden. BJ hierover : “Het nummer gaat over Patty Griffin. Naar aanleiding van een betoverend optreden door enorme hoosbuien heen in Nashville waar ik bij was, doorweekt maar verkocht. Maar het was vooral dat moment en tegen alle omstandigheden in. Ik sprak (jaren) later bassist JD Foster in mijn studio bij een sessie en die bleek die avond zijn debuut bij haar gemaakt te hebben!  Ook hij wist het nog precies: de knetterende spanning (wellicht was het echt link) en zo’n fraaie ontlading op het podium.”. Zo’n impact kan muziek en natuurelementen dus hebben. De uitstekende titelsong blijkt een cover te zijn van de voor mij onbekende singer-songwriter Ed Snodderly. Met uitstekend gitaarspel trouwens. Tot de hoogtepunten reken ik zeker het door Iain geschreven Starvation Box . Volgens Iain is het “fiction based on fact. The old black blues men in the south used to call their guitar their starvation box because they couldn’t make a living playing music. At least, black mans music, which was the blues.”.  Ingetogen en begeleid met warm accordeonspel van Bart is het door Iain en Eric geschreven C’Mon Amigo . Iedereen leverde trouwens composities aan. Het voert te ver om alle composities van dit uitstekende album hier te bespreken. De opnames vonden plaats in Wild Verband (vernoemd naar een metselaarsterm) van BJ. Hier werden trouwens de laatste jaren de nodige fraaie albums opgenomen. Het vorige album was mooi, maar The New Mine bevalt me nog beter.   Theo Volk

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• Another Country
• How Much Is Enough
• I Threw My Hat In
• From Galway to Graceland by Richard Thompson
• Mercy Street by Peter Gabriel
• With a Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles
• Woodstock by Joni Mitchell
• Meet On The Ledge
• Seven Bridges Road
• A Meaning To Life
• God Looked Down
• Southern Wind
• The Letter (1944)
• Ballad Of Gruene Hall
• The Limburg Girl and the Traveling Man

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There’s a purity about Iain Matthews’ voice. And it’s mirrored by the integrity of his career. The singer-songwriter has never been seduced by fame. His focus has always been on creating music that captivates the ear, the mind and the heart.

Born Ian Matthews McDonald, June 16, 1946, in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, he soared to prominence in 1967, as a founding member of Fairport Convention. In that pioneering band, Matthews created exquisite harmonies with first Judy Dyble, then Sandy Denny. After two years, he left and formed Matthews Southern Comfort. They enjoyed a huge hit with their stirring version of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Woodstock’.

One of the outstanding solo albums Matthews recorded during his years in Los Angeles was 1973’s Valley Hi , produced by Michael Nesmith. Matthews has fronted such bands as Plainsong, Hi-Fi, No Grey Faith, More Than A Song and a Dutch jazz combo, The Searing Quartet. After working for a while in A&R, in 1987 Matthews returned to performing and recording as a solo artist for a time. Mostly based in Austin Texas.

Since returning to live in Europe in 2000, he focused again on his now all Dutch ensemble, Matthews Southern Comfort and his seemingly never-ending stream of solo recordings. Matthews latest album releases include A Bakers Dozen , his most recent solo effort and Fake Tan , recorded in Norway two years ago, with Norwegian icons, The Salmon Smoker’s.

A collaboration with British writer Ian Clayton in 2019 produced his highly praised memoir, Thro my eyes . Making several music book industry end of the year lists.

These days Matthews prefers to focus more on acoustic solo shows, where he tells stories and plays many fan favourites from his 50 – year career. He says, “I have nothing more to prove and this approach to live shows gives me an instant rapport with my audience and room to relax and breathe and reflect.”

Artist’s website: http://iainmatthews.nl/

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Tour Dates – August 2023

Saturday 12th. Chester Storyhouse www.storyhouse.com

Sunday13th. Buxton Pavilion Arts Centre www.buxtonoperahouse.co.uk

Tuesday 15th. Worcester Huntington Hall www.worcestertheatres.co.uk

Wednesday 16th. Green Note. London www.greennote.co.uk

Thursday 17th. Tivoli. Wimborne www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk

Saturday 19th. Folk in the park. Sutton. London www.folkinthepark.com

Sunday 20th. Shrewsbury Castle www.theatresevern.co.uk

Wednesday 22nd. Kings Hall. Ilkley. www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/venues/kings-hall-ilkley

Thursday 23rd. Atkinson Theatre. Southport www.theatkinson.co.uk

Sunday 26th. The Assembly Rooms. Melbourne. Derby www.melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk

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Fairport founder and ‘Woodstock’ hitmaker returns to the UK.

“I have nothing more to prove”.

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https://youtu.be/Xjtj08-ArwQ (Alone Again Blues, Live at McCabe’s)

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https://youtu.be/0ha30gX6STM (Same Old Man, live acoustic)

There’s a purity about Iain Matthews’ voice. And it’s mirrored by the integrity of his career. The singer-songwriter has never been seduced by fame. His focus has always been on creating music that captivates the ear, the mind and the heart.

Born Ian Matthews McDonald, June 16, 1946, in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, he soared to prominence in 1967, as a founding member of Fairport Convention . In that pioneering band, Matthews created exquisite harmonies with first Judy Dyble , then Sandy Denny . After two years, he left and formed Matthews Southern Comfort . They enjoyed a huge hit with their stirring version of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Woodstock’.

One of the outstanding solo albums Matthews recorded during his years in Los Angeles was 1973’s ‘Valley Hi’, produced by Michael Nesmith . Matthews has fronted such bands as Plainsong, Hi-Fi, No Grey Faith, More Than a Song and a Dutch jazz combo, The Searing Quartet . After working for a while in A&R, in 1987 Matthews returned to performing and recording as a solo artist for a time. Mostly based in Austin Texas.

Since returning to live in Europe in 2000, he focused again on his now all Dutch ensemble, Matthews Southern Comfort and his seemingly never-ending stream of solo recordings. Matthews latest album releases include ‘A BAKERS DOZEN’ , his most recent solo effort and ‘FAKE TAN’, recorded in Norway two years ago, with Norwegian icons, The Salmon Smoker’s.

A collaboration with British writer Ian Clayton in 2019 produced his highly praised memoirs , ‘Thro my eyes’. Making several music book industry end of the year lists.

These days Matthews prefers to focus more on acoustic solo shows, where he tells stories and plays many fan favourites from his 50 - year career. He says, “I have nothing more to prove and this approach to live shows gives me an instant rapport with my audience and room to relax and breathe and reflect”

August 2023

Sat. 12th. Chester Storyhouse

www.storyhouse.com

Sun.13th. Buxton Pavilion Arts Centre

www.buxtonopera house.co.uk

Tue. 15th. Worcester Huntington Hall

www.worcestertheatres.co.uk

Wed. 16th. Green Note. London

www.greennote.co.uk

Thur.17th. Tivoli. Wimborne

www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk

Sat. 19th. Folk in the park. Sutton. London

www.folkinthepark.com

Sun. 20th. Shrewsbury Castle.

www.theatresevern.co.uk

Wed. 22nd. Kings Hall. Ilkley.

www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/venues/kings-hall-ilkley

Thur. 23rd. Atkinson Theatre. Southport

www.theatkinson.co.uk

Sun. 26th. The Assembly Rooms.

Melbourne. Derby

www.melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk

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• September 2, 2023

What are the best things to do in Moscow? What to do in Moscow? First, I will list the main places to visit by theme, passing by the must-sees, but also more unusual places in Moscow. Then, I will describe what to see in Moscow in one day and how to visit Moscow in 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 days. Let’s go!

Good to know. For more information, click on the places to open the dedicated blog posts.

Main places to visit in Moscow & best things to do in Moscow

I worked in Moscow and I loved this city for its dynamism and energy. We find there from time to time to see friends, remember good memories and enjoy this giant city! Then the time has come for us to share with you our practical guide.

TOP 5 must-see places in Moscow

• Moscow Red Square
• St. Basil’s Cathedral
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• Bolshoi Theatre

Places of cultural, historical and religious interest in Moscow

• Novodevichy Convent and cemetery
• Tretyakov Gallery
• Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
• Kremlin Izmaïlovo (pseudo-historic place, recently built in the image of the old, one of the best things to do in Moscow for your Instagram account 😉 )
• Park and ancient village of Kolomenskoye

Visit Moscow of the Soviet era

• Moscow State University and Sparrows Hill
• VDNKh and the Museum of Astronautics, one of the key landmarks of the Soviet era in Moscow
• GULAG Museum
• Metro stations
• The Stalinist skyscrapers, scattered all over the city

Less touristy places in Moscow

• Gorky Park and the GARAGE museum
• The old Krasny Oktyabr factory
• Zaryadye Park
• Center for Contemporary Art, WINZAVOD
• Business center, Moscow City

Main districts of Moscow to visit

• Patriarch Ponds
• Tchistye Prudy
• Kuznetsky most
• Arbat Street

However, regardless of the length of your stay, whether you are going to visit Moscow in 4 days or in 2, you need a visa. The article Obtaining a tourist visa for Russia could then be useful in any case.

What to do and see in Moscow in one day?

List of things to see and do in Moscow in one day:

• Go to Red Square
• Visit St. Basil’s Cathedral
• See Kremlin walls (but not to visit)
• Visit Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• Discover Kuznetsky most districts and see Bolshoi Theatre building
• And if you have time at the end of the day: go to the Sparrows Hill or to the Moscow City for a beautiful view

Things to do in Moscow in 2 days

If you want to visit Moscow in 2 days, there are 2 purposes: do not miss the essential places of Moscow and optimize travel.

• First day: Red Square , Saint Basil’s Cathedral , Zariadye Park, Bolshoi Theatre , Kremlin
• Day 2: Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the former Krasny Oktyabr factory on Balchug Island, Gorky Park, Moscow State University (one of the Seven Sisters buildings ) and Sparrow Hill

As 2 days os really short, be sure to choose an accommodation in the best districts where to stay in Moscow .

Walking on Red Square in Moscow: one of the unmissable things to do in Moscow

Iconic place and one of the must-see places in Moscow and even in Russia! Besides, if there was only one place to visit in Moscow in 2 days, this place would then be Red Square, without hesitation. Therefore, starting the city tour with Red Square is ideal . Several buildings are on the square, but not all of them have to be visited. Check out my blog post about Moscow’s Red Square in detail to learn more and not miss anything.

Visiting Saint-Basil’s Cathedral inside

Even more emblematic than Moscow’s Red Square! Built in the middle of the 16th century under the orders of Tsar Ivan Le Terrible, this cathedral is one of the most beautiful monuments of Orthodox art, and definitely one of the unmissable places in Moscow. Visiting Saint-Basil’s Cathedral inside is one of the most beautiful things to do in Moscow!

• Visit estimate time : 1h30
• Entry ticket : 700 RUB. Tickets can be purchased on the cathedral’s official website 45 days before the tour.
• Audio guide (recommended): 500 RUB
• Opening hours : June to August 10 am-6pm; from November to April: 11 am-5pm; May, September, October 11 am-5pm. Cathedral closed on Wednesdays. Entrance is closed 45 minutes before closing.
• Find out more in the dedicated article: Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow

Take a walk in Zariadye park: one of the coolest things to do in Moscow after visiting Red Square

Zaryadie Park is just a 10-minute walk from St. Basil’s Cathedral, so it’s easy to include in your itinerary if you’re going to visit Moscow in 2 days. From its heights, you can see the red walls of the Kremlin. But, the most impressive point of view is the platform which overlooks the Moskva river. A must see! And clearly one of the coolest things to do in Moscow!

• Open 24 hours a day
• Good to know! Park Zaryadye is also a place to visit in Moscow in winter. Find out more here: What to do in Moscow in winter?

See the Bolshoi Theatre and discover the Kuznetsky Most district

The Bolshoi Theatre is the most famous Russian theater in the world. The most economical way to see a presentation at the Bolshoi Theater is to take the tickets on the theater’s official website in advance, so here is our tutorial to help you: How to buy entrance tickets to the Bolshoi? In addition, several pedestrian or one-way streets

The Bolshoi Theater is the most famous Russian theater in the world. The most economical way to see a presentation at the Bolshoi Theater is to take the tickets on the theater’s official website in advance, so here is our tutorial to help you: How to buy tickets to the Bolshoi? In addition, several pedestrian or one-way streets are located north of the theater. It is therefore very pleasant to find them to leave the main axes of the megalopolis.

Visit the Moscow Kremlin

Visit Kremlin is on top of things to do in Moscow. A place of power for centuries, the Kremlin then shows us a whole different image when viewed from the inside. If you want to visit Moscow in 2 days, the Kremlin is certainly one of the must-see places in Moscow.

• Opening hours : Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thursday.
• See our blog post about visiting the Moscow Kremlin

Visit the Cathedral of Christ the Savior

This impressive Moscow Cathedral is the seat of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is a must see if you visit Moscow in 2 days and clearly one of the things to do in Moscow. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior was first built in 1883 in memory of Russia’s victory over Napoleon’s Grand Army. Then in 1931 Stalin ordered its destruction. It was then rebuilt again (identically) only in 2000.

• Where? Ulitsa Volkhonka 15. At the foot of the Kropotkinskaya metro station.
• Opening hours . Daily: 10: 00-17: 00, except Monday: 13: 00-17: 00
• Free entry (some closing restrictions, for example a short)

Good to know! In orthodox religious places, one must avoid excessively uncovered clothing. Women should cover their heads. After visiting the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, you can explore Bolotny Island and Gorky Park. This is one of the routes our guide to Moscow.

The old Krasny Oktyabr factory: one of the coolest things to do in Moscow

If you cross the Moskva River by a pedestrian bridge which is located just in front of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, you will enjoy a beautiful view of the city and at the same time you can discover Balchug Island. Furthermore, if you want to visit Moscow in 2 days, you can include this island in your itinerary between the cathedral and Gorky park. Here is the old confectionery factory Krasny Oktyabr, which has gradually turned into a fashionable micro-district. There are then some elements of street art, cafes and restaurants and some Moscow bohemian side. At the end of the island you can see a gigantic 98-meter-high monument dedicated to the Russian reforming tsar Pierre The Great.

Good to know! You can find on this island are the trendiest nightclubs in Moscow. On weekends, there are taxi caps after midnight so there are so many people. On the other hand, if you go there in winter and during the day, the island is quite empty and less interesting to see.

Gorky Park is one of the TOP places to visit in Moscow, because it allows you to better understand the life of the locals and their rhythm. In fact, it’s a huge entertainment park. For example, in winter there is a giant ice rink and in summer – free dance or yoga lessons, sandy beaches for playing volleyball, an outdoor cinema. So, like the locals, have a Stakantchik (ice cream or cooked corn), and enjoy the atmosphere of the place: that’s one of the interesting things to do in Moscow to discover the city.

• Where? Krymsky Val 9. 20 minutes’ walk from Krasny Oktyabr, along the quays.

Sparrow Hill and Moscow State University

The Sparrow Hill, Vorobiovy Gori in Russian, is the highest point in Moscow. It is rather known to Russians, but less to travelers. A nice view on Moscow opens from the hill, and in particular on the Luzhniki Stadium. In addition, on the hill itself is the Moscow State University: an impressive skyscraper from the Soviet era.

• How to get there? By bus T7 (35 min) from Oktyaborskaya station, near Gorki Park. By metro (Vorobiovy Gorki station) + climb the hill on foot. On foot along the Moskva along the Gorky Park (1h30) + climb in funiculars.

Good to know! It is possible to cross the Moskva river by funicular. We actually tested it and it was pretty cool! That is one of our favorite things to do in Moscow!

What to do in Moscow in 3 days?

If you are going to visit Moscow in 3 days, it would be interesting to dive into the Soviet era which strongly marked the country and the city. After the Bolshevik Revolution, the capital was transferred from Saint Petersburg to Moscow, in order to mark the change of power. Moscow then became the world showcase for communist ideology. Here are the best things to do in Moscow for 3-day-trip!

VDNKh, visit Moscow of the Soviet era

VDNKh is a large exhibition center in the north of Moscow, where there are still several striking witnesses of the USSR. The most interesting are the Museum of Cosmonauts and the Statue of the Worker and the Kolkhozian , which will certainly impress you with its size!

GULAG History Museum

The explanations of the museum are very well done. We really have the feeling of going back in time. If you are going to visit Moscow in 3 days and you are interested in history and this subject in particular, I recommend this museum. Visit the GULAG History Museum is one of the most interesting things to do in Moscow.

Discover the Patriarche Pounds district

It’s a nice neighborhood in Moscow where you can come across rather affluent locals, but not necessarily very bling-bling. Take a walk in this area is really a cool thing to do in Moscow! In addition, the Ponds of Patriarch is one of the places of Bulgakov’s novel “Master and Margarita”. As this is an interesting area to see, we have included it in a walking tour of Moscow. The route ends at the Moscow Kremlin, which is very convenient, because you will be able to visit Moscow in 3 days by optimizing your trips.

What to visit in Moscow in 4 days: TOP things to do in Moscow in 4 days

If you want to visit Moscow in 3 days, you will already see a lot of things. On the other hand, if you stay one more day, you have plenty to do! The Novodevichy Convent, the Tchistie Proudy district and the Izmaylovo Kremlin are very good candidates for you, if you are going to visit Moscow in 4 days.

Visiting Novodevichy Convent in Moscow

The Novodevichy Convent is one of the most brilliant examples of Russian architecture, according to UNESCO. This beautiful complex was built in 1524 and today consists of the convent, but also of a cemetery whose status could be compared to that of Père-Lachaise in Paris. Visiting Novodevichy Convent is one of the great things to do in Moscow, if you want to go a little bit outside of the center!

Discovering Tchistye Proudy district

It’s one of the most popular areas of Moscow, with many cafes, restaurants and bars nearby. It is therefore a place to discover if you want to visit Moscow in 4 days. It is just as pleasant for a stroll as for the discovery of local life. For example, in winter the pond turns into an ice rink.

Visiting the Izmaylovo Kremlin, one of the coolest things to do in Moscow!

The Izmaylovo Kremlin is more of a tourist than a historic place. On the other hand, it is a pretty impressive place to discover, especially on weekends. Inside the Kremlin, there is a flea market where you can find a little bit of everything, but mostly good souvenirs to bring from Moscow. For example, chapka, traditional Russian scarves or matryoshka (Russian dolls). Add the Kremlin and the Izmaïlovo market to your itinerary if you are going to visit Moscow in 4 days, because it is a nice and very colorful place! Visiting the Izmailovo Kremlin is one of the things to do in Moscow, if you want to put colors in your Instagram account! 😉

In 4 days, we will have the opportunity to see several Moscow: Classic Moscow, Moscow of old Russia, Soviet Moscow and a little bit of the new Moscow. So what to visit in Moscow on the 5th day of travel?

What to visit in Moscow in 5 days?

Art lovers will be delighted to discover the Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, while others will prefer to stroll along Arbat Street, see the buildings of Moskva-City or visit Bunker 42.

Admiring Russian art at Tretyakov Gallery

Founded in 1856 by an industrialist and great lover of art, the gallery has grown over the decades, and then bequeathed to the state. Today the collection includes more than 140,000 pieces, 15,000 of which are paintings. Visiting the Tretyakov Gallery is one of the things to do in Moscow if you want to discover Russian art!

• Where? Pereoulok Lavrouchinski 10. A 5-minute walk from Tretiakovskaya station
• Opening hours. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Closed on Mondays.
• Entry tickets. 500 RUB.

Visiting the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts

The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts presents the treasures of ancient Egypt, the paintings of Rembrandt and Cézanne, a fine collection of Impressionism.

• Where? Ulitsa Volkhonka 12
• Opening hours. Daily: 10: 00-20: 00, except Thursday: 11: 00-21: 00. Closed on Mondays. The boxes close an hour before closing.
• Entry tickets. The prices vary according to the collections from 300 to 750 RUB.

Walking on Arbat Street

All Russians know Rue Arbat. So, walking on Arbat street is one of the things to do in Moscow. However, after the years, little by little it became very touristy. This is a pedestrian street only. There are souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes there, but it is no longer the most authentic neighborhood in the city.

Seeing the buildings of Moskva-City (Moscow City)

Moskva-City is Moscow’s business center, much like Paris’s Defense district. The skyscrapers of Moskva-City are among the tallest in Europe: 373 meters high! Very nice place to see at dusk.

Good to know! You can admire a nice view of Moscow City from the docks of Tarasa Shevchenko. It’s especially beautiful in the evening with all the lights on.

Bunker 42, one of the most unusual things to do in Moscow

Bunker 42 is a secret military complex which was to be used by the Soviets in the event of a nuclear attack: a space of 7000 m² 65 meters underground!

• Where? 5 Kotelnitcheski Lane, 11.
• Prices. 2200 RUB per person
• Opening hours. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Restaurant inside. Original, but rather a tourist trap.

What to visit in Moscow in 6 days or more?

There are still so many places to see, because Moscow is a big megalopolis and there is always something exciting to do there. For example: the ancient Kolomenskoye village or the WINZAVOD contemporary art center .

If you are interested in history and want to see Russian cities on a rather “human scale”, it would certainly be interesting for you to discover the cities of the Golden Ring . For example, it is very easy to get to Sergey Posad from Moscow (less than 2 hours in train). Visiting the Golden Ring is one of the best things to do in Moscow if you are staying more than a 5-6 days.

There are still plenty of places to see in Moscow, however I did my best to list here the best things to do in Moscow, what to see in Moscow in one day, but also in 2, 3, 4 or 5 days in Moscow!

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