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Kazan Cathedral is basically a replica of the 17th century church which was established in order to mark the victory over the Poles. This structure is a typical Russian style church that is famous for its towers. The ambience at Kazan Cathedral which is very positive and the mass sessions at Kazan Cathedral are very vibrant and will help to relax mind and soul. A number of religious rituals are carried at Kazan Cathedral which is valued by the local Russian crowd. The choir group at this church is very active and famous in the country. The church area is not that big but due to its architecture, one cannot miss its view. The evening time is perfect to pay a visit at Kazan Cathedral.
 

The Moscow Dolphinarium has been converted into the Moscow Oceanarium. It has over 6000 exhibits that are contained in over 11000000 litres of water. It is conveniently located on Chistye Prudy. Here, there are water creatures of various shapes, sizes and colours. There are also fish available for sale. Tourists can get a peep into the underwater world by going on the tour. It is the best place to take family and children for a day of fun and education. Though weekends might be a little crowded, the Oceanarium is very pleasant during the week. This is the only aquarium of its kind in Russia. The water even has an artificial current that helps the fish and plants.
 

Intercession Monastery belongs to the holy person called Matryona. This destination is visited mostly by the orthodox believers due to its religious significance. A number of foreign tourists also prefer visiting Intercession Monastery so as to learn more about Russia’s culture. This structure is located on the left bank of Moscow River that makes the surrounding area quite pleasant. The monastery is very well constructed. The whole architecture and designing of this religious landmark is magnificent. One should visit Intercession Monastery in the evening time when it is well lit to offer a grand image. Tourists can hire a guide so as to learn in depth about this monastery.
 

Central Botanical Garden is spread over an area of 630 hctrs and offers a large variety of roses and other flowers. Tourists will be refreshed after visiting this wonderful place that is managed in a natural setup. There are thousands of species of plants that are rare to find in a single habitat. The tourist population that visits Moscow makes sure to visit Central Botanical Garden. Explore the various gardens which are present in the area to get a new perspective on beauty. Do not pluck flowers or leaves as it is strictly prohibited. Tourists can easily travel to Central Botanical Garden using the metro. This place is simply heaven when it comes to exploring various plants and flowers.
 

Moscow Zoo is an interesting destination to visit if you are in the city. The whole setup of Moscow Zoo is very impressive. Tourists can explore domestic as well as wild animals in this surrounding. There are polar bears at this zoo that makes it more exciting. Every year a number of tourists visit Moscow Zoo to learn about different animals that are rare to find in other zoos across Russia. With over 100 years of history, Moscow Zoo provides a place for families to view and interact with animals. Founded in 1864, the zoo suffered from neglect in the 1980s, but it has been renovated and built out extensively. View over 6000 animals of 1000 species and see the recently added aquarium, aviary and exhibits of sea lions and nocturnal animals. Other highlights include the penguin pool, big cats and primate house.

Stadium Otkrytiye Arena is a modern European style stadium that is located in Moscow. There are stadium tours which are available to the public which are very interesting. The best part is that if tourists get a chance to watch a live football match at this stadium, it would be epic. The crowd at Stadium Otkrytiye Arena is simply raging when it comes to supporting their home team. Tourists will feel the energy in the atmosphere at Stadium Otkrytiye Arena as the match proceeds. It is a well planned arena that offers a comfortable seating to the visitors. Food & beverage stalls are present in the stadium that can be easily accessed.