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Post by sennder » Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:25 am --> by sennder on Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:25 am

• I've confirmed that it's not the cable (creaking was present when I removed the cables).
• I don't think it's the handlebar (the creak seems to be coming from the frame)
• It's not the saddle or the bottom bracket (the bike creaks when I'm not on it simply by putting weight on the hoods or by turning the bars sharply left or right)
• It's not the QR skewers either
• Loosening the top cap and the stem bolts stops the noise, but returns once retightened

by » Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:25 am --> by Weenie on Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:25 am

Post by monkeytusmc » Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:51 am --> by monkeytusmc on Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:51 am

Post by sennder » Wed Jul 04, 2018 7:19 am --> by sennder on Wed Jul 04, 2018 7:19 am

monkeytusmc wrote: ↑ Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:51 am Everything you describe would point me to the headset bearings, especially when you mentioned that it went away when you loosened it. I don’t know if you use any spacers upfront but once I had a Trek madone and I changed the spacer sand had some creaking following that. Might want to check there. Good luck man. It’s very difficult sometimes. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Post by jekyll man » Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:19 am --> by jekyll man on Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:19 am

Post by sennder » Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:33 am --> by sennder on Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:33 am

jekyll man wrote: ↑ Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:19 am There was a post on here about a creaky domane front end a few weeks ago. might have been from richtheroadie? edit found it: https://weightweenies.starbike.com/foru ... 9#p1404029

Post by henryj30 » Fri Jul 06, 2018 2:43 am --> by henryj30 on Fri Jul 06, 2018 2:43 am

Post by sennder » Fri Jul 06, 2018 3:26 am --> by sennder on Fri Jul 06, 2018 3:26 am

henryj30 wrote: ↑ Fri Jul 06, 2018 2:43 am Is this creaking just annoying or can it lead to catastrophe? I am having the same noise on my new fuji sl Di2 but everything appears and feels rock solid. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

Post by sennder » Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:32 pm --> by sennder on Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:32 pm

Post by sennder » Tue Jul 10, 2018 6:07 pm --> by sennder on Tue Jul 10, 2018 6:07 pm

Post by bullymad » Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:49 pm --> by bullymad on Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:49 pm

Post by sennder » Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:22 pm --> by sennder on Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:22 pm

bullymad wrote: ↑ Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:49 pm Hi, I have a Domane Sl 2017 but whether I had mine as a comparison or not a gap anywhere from the bottom of the headtube to the top of the stem cap would be wrong. If it was mine I would be in contact with Treks tech dept to discuss what the shop has done. I do get the odd knock from the front end going over some rough ground but I guess that would be normal. Here's a bad quality, zoomed in off another pic of my bike to show you how it should be (hopefully). Look forward to your progress Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk

Post by asiantrick » Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:38 pm --> by asiantrick on Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:38 pm

Post by sennder » Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:50 pm --> by sennder on Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:50 pm

asiantrick wrote: ↑ Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:38 pm Hope you get this issues resolved. It must be extremely frustrating. Time to find a new bike shop!!!

Post by bullymad » Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:32 am --> by bullymad on Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:32 am

by » Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:32 am --> by Weenie on Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:32 am

Post by sennder » Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:15 am --> by sennder on Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:15 am

bullymad wrote: ↑ Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:32 am Hi, unfortunately I couldn't say as I haven't needed to take the headset apart. I've had it for a year now and it's only been used in dry weather. The only problems I had were with the Vision wheels that came with the bike. Fingers crossed for the Warranty replacement as I think to fix this everything needs to be replaced. Is there a third Trek dealer near you to try out once you get a replacement frame? Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk

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When sitting only while pedaling my trek domane SL5 2023, there is a constant clicking sound, goes away when I stand up sounds like a cracking sound. Any ideas? Thanks  

Hardly anyone looks at these sections, you should post this in 'components/wrenching'. That said it's most likely seat or seatmast related. I'd probably take it to your local Trek dealer if they have a good reputation...some of them definitely don't. Make sure all parts of the saddle clamps are greased and properly tightened.  

I've had heard that noise as well. Does the frequency of the click coincide with your pedal stroke? For me it was a loose pedal. Not that you could tell just trying to move the pedals with your hand. Make sure the pedals are torqued properly. It could also be the seat. It can be hard to tell with clicking noises, because the sound can originate anywhere under you and then bounce of the road, making it sound as though it is coming from the area of the crank.  

I had a loud clicking sound when pedaling on my Specialized bike. It was a worn bottom-bracket bearing. check with your bike shop or try replacing your bearings if you have more than a 2km on them  

Why shouldn't he check the bearings instead of just blindly replacing them? 2km? That's funny either way...what you wrote is 2 km, what you were thinking is 2,000 miles. Unless something is very very wrong bb bearings should last much much much longer than 2,000 km or miles.  

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I brought my Domane HP+ to my dealer for a tune-up. It has 3000 miles on it. The shop told me that they were going to have to rebuild my front IsoSpeed. Has anyone had to have theirs rebuilt?  

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2023 Trek Domane+ e-road bike review: Ultra-quiet, ultra-stealthy

Flagship model weighs just 12.21 kg, and us-spec bikes get a genuinely useful 45 km/h cutoff from the new tq mid-drive motor..

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Trek has today announced the third generation of its Domane+ e-assist road bike, and it’s quite the change from the one that came before. There’s a new motor from German company TQ, a brand-new carbon fiber frame with more advanced carbon fiber content and construction, more tire clearance, and in general, a sleeker and lighter total package that looks and feels more like a “regular” road bike.

It sounds like quite the complete package on paper, and it mostly is in reality – with some caveats, of course. 

The lightning pace of e-bike motor development 

Trek clearly isn’t shy about switching motor suppliers. Each generation of the Domane+ has used a different brand of motor: Bosch on the first generation one, Fazua on the second iteration, and now TQ on this latest third-generation model. 

Why the switch, you wonder? Because it seems like quite the advancement in a number of key areas.

First and foremost, the TQ HPR-50 motor is legitimately tiny, so much so that in profile, you almost wouldn’t guess at all that the Domane+ is an e-bike. Unlike the previous Bosch and Fazua units, the TQ is hidden completely inside a painted-to-match shroud at the bottom bracket with little on the outside to give anything away. Of course, a closer look reveals clues such as the cooling port on the underside of the cover, but even the battery is fully integrated inside the down tube.

Trek is also touting the HPR-50’s unusually quiet operation, which comes about thanks to a unique interior configuration that does away with the usual array of reduction gears and/or belts, and is claimed to reduce internal friction, too. Trek’s official press materials also make mention of the lower Q-factor as compared to the Fazua unit, but don’t get too excited; it’s only down 2 mm in total, and the 163 mm figure is still about 12 mm wider than what you get with Shimano GRX, or 17 mm wider than most dedicated road cranks. 

Be that as it may, the specs of the TQ HPR-50 motor are impressive. The official maximum power output is 300 W (or 50 Nm of torque), and it’s powered by a 360 Wh Li-ion battery in the down tube that Trek claims is good for “up to” 145 km (90 miles) in Eco mode. An optional range extender battery tucks into a water bottle cage for another 160 Wh, and the system can even run on just the range extender battery alone should you want to fly with your new Domane+ and need to tuck in under typical airline battery size restrictions.

Three levels of e-assist are available, each of which can be customized using the Trek Central smartphone app. Switching between the three assist levels is literally at your fingertips thanks to convenient remote buttons positioned next to the brake lever hoods, while the various mode screens on the high-resolution LCD panel on the top tube are accessed directly on that panel. Among the available screen pages are windows for remaining battery life (expressed numerically as both a percentage and time to empty, and visually with bars), current power output, speed, and distance – and when you’re charging the system, the display even gives you a precise countdown to when the battery is full. 

Frame design implications

The bigger benefit of switching to the TQ HPR-50 motor is arguably how it affects the latest Domane+’s frame design. Trek sought to have this version look as much like a non-powered bike as possible, and aside from some generally inflated proportions, that goal seems to have been met.

The motor’s smaller form factor makes for a more normal-looking bottom bracket area, and although the down tube is notably bulbous given the internally housed battery, the whole frame looks surprisingly proportional. The Q-factor may not have changed much, but the more typical chainline has allowed Trek to switch to a standard 142 mm-wide rear hub in place of the “Road Boost” 148 mm one on the previous-generation Domane+, which is a great move for wheel compatibility.

The 2023 Domane+ marks the first time Trek has used its top-end OCLV 800 carbon fiber content. Combined with the integrated down tube battery – meaning there’s no need for a large hatch – Trek claims to have lopped 450 g from the previous Domane+ chassis. Claimed weight for an unpainted 56 cm frame is around 1,250 g. Adding to that is 1,850 g for the motor, 1,835 g for the 360-Wh battery, plus a few more grams for mounting hardware.

That claimed frame weight includes the latest version of Trek’s IsoSpeed pivoting seat cluster concept. This incarnation isn’t adjustable, but it does use a conventional (albeit proprietary) telescoping carbon fiber seatpost instead of the integrated seatmast of previous IsoSpeed-equipped bikes. 

All in, my 52 cm flagship sample with a SRAM Red eTap AXS wireless electronic 1×12 groupset and Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V carbon clinchers tips the scales at a comparatively svelte 12.21 kg (26.92 lb).

Save for a 10 mm increase in chainstay length – a consequence of the TQ HPR-50’s motor casing size – frame geometry is the same as the non-powered Domane, down to the millimeter. Stack and reach figures are more upright and relaxed as compared to the Madone or Emonda, but both are still pretty sporty overall, and trail figures in the low-60s across the board are intended to provide fairly nimble handling manners. 

Despite those virtually identical dimensions, the Domane+ is approved for tires up to 40 mm-wide, whereas the non-powered Domane tops out at 35 mm. Keep in mind those are Trek’s official ratings, which account for a minimum of 6 mm of space all around. Actual maximum tire sizes will almost certainly be bigger, though that’ll depend on your comfort level for potential frame rub. 

Either way, adding fenders to the hidden front and rear mounts will drop that maximum tire size by 5 mm. 

Naturally, cabling is fully hidden, although the manner in which Trek has gone about it for the new Domane+ isn’t nearly as maddening as it could have been. Lines are run externally on the handlebar before being routing alongside the underside of (not through) the stem and then into ports in the dedicated upper headset cover. Keeping things visually tidy are a cosmetic cover bolted to the bottom of the stem and profiled headset spacers that are also split for easier bar height adjustment. 

Models, availability, and pricing

Trek will offer the new Domane+ in six different build kits, all using the same frame and motor package. There are only three price points, though, with each one offering a SRAM and Shimano variant. Interestingly, all SRAM-equipped bikes will come with 1×12 drivetrains and 40 mm-wide Bontrager gravel tires, while Shimano bikes are set up with 2×12 drivetrains and more tarmac-oriented 32 mm-wide slicks. As usual for Trek’s premium models, Project One custom builds are available in most models, although whichever way you slice it, the prices are awfully high.

Topping the list is the Domane+ SLR 9 eTap P1 (US$13,000 / AU$n/a / £12,900 / €14,500), built with a SRAM Red eTap AXS 1×12 electronic groupset, 25 mm-wide Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V carbon clinchers, and 40 mm-wide Bontrager GR1 Team Issue gravel tires. Claimed weight is 12.15 kg (26.79 lb).

Sitting alongside that is the Domane+ SLR 9 P1 (US$13,000 / AU$n/a / £12,500 / €14,000), equipped with a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 2×12 electronic groupset, 21 mm-wide Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37 carbon clinchers, and 32 mm-wide Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite slicks. Claimed weight is 11.75 kg (25.90 lb).

The middle child is the Domane+ SLR 7 eTap P1 (US$10,000 / AU$n/a / £9,750 / €11,000) with a SRAM Force eTap AXS 1×12 electronic groupset, 25 mm-wide Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V carbon clinchers, and 40 mm-wide Bontrager GR1 Team Issue gravel tires. Claimed weight is 12.50 kg (27.56 lb).

Alternatively, the Domane+ SLR 7 P1 (US$10,000 / AU$n/a / £9,450 / €10,600) comes with a Shimano Ultegra Di2 2×12 electronic groupset and the same wheel-and-tire package. Claimed weight is 12.20 kg (26.90 lb).

There’s also a slightly less expensive non-Project One Domane+ SLR 7 (US$9,500 / AU$14,500 / £8,900 / €10,000).

Looking for the fancy TQ motor on a “budget”? The Domane+ SLR 6 eTap P1 (US$9,000 / AU$n/a / £8,900 / €10,000) is equipped with SRAM’s Rival eTap AXS 1×12 electronic groupset, 25 mm-wide Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3V carbon clinchers, and 40 mm-wide Bontrager GR1 Team Issue gravel tires. Claimed weight is 12.60 kg (27.78 lb).

If you prefer Shimano, there’s the Domane+ SLR 6 P1 (US$9,000 / AU$n/a / £8,890 / €9,600) with the same wheel-and-tire package, but Shimano’s latest 105 Di2 2×12 electronic groupset. Claimed weight is 12.40 kg (27.34 lb).

Finally, there’s the non-P1 Domane+ SLR 6 (US$8,500 / AU$13,000 / £8,340 / €9,000).

All of the new Domane+ models are supposedly available for ordering and/or purchase starting today.

Like an ever-present hand on your back

I should first point out in this review that your own experience on the new Domane+ will vary greatly depending on where you are. In the US, the TQ HPR-50 motor is allowed to operate at full power up to 45 km/h (28 mph). However, the cutoff in Europe is just 25 km/h, while most other countries will be at various points in between. I did this test in the United States, so take my commentary with a grain of salt if you live in a different region. 

It’s also important to remember that there are essentially two major categories these days: so-called full-power ones such as what you normally see from brands like Bosch and Shimano, and lightweight models such as this new Domane+. Full-power ones are usually rated for around 250 W or so of power (and around 85 Nm of torque), but keep in mind that’s a nominal figure. Peak outputs are usually much, much higher – often more than 800 W. 

But like other e-bikes in this “lightweight” category, the output of the TQ HPR-50 motor is far more modest. It’s rated at 300 W, but that’s the most you’ll ever get out of it (give or take a few watts). Likewise, maximum torque is capped at 50 Nm. The benefit of that reduced output is a huge weight advantage for the motor and battery itself, plus everything else on the bike can be made lighter as well.

That all said, while I know opinions are definitely mixed out there with respect to e-road bikes, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have one heck of a good time testing this thing.

Those full-power e-bikes are undoubtedly fun (so much power!), but the experience can also be so far removed from purely human-powered pedaling that it can almost seem like something other than bike riding. But this Domane+? It’s more like you’ve always got a hand on your back, or the feeling you get when you’re having a really, really (really) good day. 

Trek intends for the Domane+ to feel like a regular road bike, and for the most part, I’m inclined to agree. Power from the TQ motor doesn’t come suddenly like a kick, but more like a building wave. It’s surprisingly subtle, so much so that when you rise out of the saddle to sprint, it almost seems like nothing’s happening – but then you look at your speed and your times, and it’s pretty clear that isn’t the case.

The way that power comes on is interesting, though. It’s not simply a direct proportion of your own output, but a more complex calculation that also takes other factors into account like speed and cadence. From what I can tell, it’s almost like the system has two goals.

One is helping you maintain your speed. For example, when casually cruising at 150 W (and with the highest-power setting selected), there are times the system is putting out 200 W or more. At other times, it’s kicking out almost nothing. But in either case, how much power the system produces depends on how much help it thinks you need, and it does an uncannily good job of figuring that out. 

It’s also pretty impressive when flirting with that 45 km/h cutoff. One of the main drags heading back into town is mostly flat, but with some small rollers and often just enough of a tailwind that you can really build a head of steam. The Domane+ was more than happy to give me a nudge to get me to that magical 45 km/h mark, and then just barely enough power to let me stay just shy of that figure so as to not trigger the cutoff. And when I did cross that line, the cutoff is remarkably gentle, so much so that I kept peeking at the top tube display to see if the system really wasn’t doing anything.  

It’s when climbing that the TQ HPR-50 comes into its own. There, the motor doesn’t seem to just want you to maintain your speed; it wants you to feel like a superhero (at least in full-power mode). Needless to say, the feeling of climbing like that is addictive, but it also highlights the power limitations of the system. Say you’re climbing steady at 200 W and the system is kicking out another 300 W. But if you put down more than that, it’s still topped out at 300 W. Granted, that’s still an awful lot more than I can maintain on my own, but proportionally speaking, it’s more noticeable that the system is cutting power than when you’re hitting the speed limit. 

But it’s still fun.

Unfortunately, there’s another limit to that fun, and Trek’s range claims strike me as a bit ambitious (which isn’t surprising). Granted, range claims are always more than a little fuzzy, and the mountainous terrain of my local stomping grounds certainly has a lot to do with that. One ride in particular covered just 38 km (23.5 miles), but almost 800 m (2,600 ft) of elevation gain – all at maximum power assist (have I mentioned how much fun this bike is?). But when I got back home, the battery capacity was down to a middling 27%. Granted, I could have done that same ride on a lower power setting, but where’s the joy in that?

Here’s where that lightweight vs. full-power thing comes in again. While lightweight models like this Domane+ indeed feel more like non-powered bikes most of the time, there’s no substitute for watt-hours. To put that into perspective, I played around with a Canyon Grail:On gravel e-bike a couple of years ago, which is equipped with a full-power Bosch system and a much bigger battery. One ride I did on that bike covered more than 47 km (29.5 miles) with just shy of 1,200 m (3850 ft) of elevation gain – and there was enough juice left at the end that I almost could have done that ride twice. 

Granted, that bike was more of a bruiser than this Domane+, which does really feel a lot like a good, non-powered road bike in many respects. While it’s fun to blast around in full-power mode, kicking things down a notch or so dramatically extends battery life. There’s some noticeable friction in the TQ motor when pedaling without power at all – more from the bearing seals than parasitic mechanical losses, from what I can tell – but it’s not bad at all, and it certainly pales in comparison to what the motor is putting out.

Aside for the extra weight, the Domane+ genuinely feels pretty normal – certainly enough so that you don’t feel like you have to be in full-power mode all the time. And just as promised, the TQ HPR-50 motor is remarkably quiet so you’re not always audibly reminded what you’re riding, either. There is a whir that grows proportionally louder with pedaling cadence, but even at its loudest, you can barely make it out from the hum of your tires. At higher speeds, it’s drowned out entirely by wind noise. It’s easy to forget about it.

About that speed cutoff

As I mentioned earlier, your experience on an e-road bike will vary greatly depending on where you’re riding it (or perhaps more specifically, where you’ve purchased it). Although I found the Domane+ to be incredibly entertaining, it would have been very different had the motor cut out at 25 km/h as it would in Europe. There, the Domane+ would still be a blast when climbing, or perhaps more as a dedicated light-duty gravel rig with those 40 mm-wide tires. However, I’m not sure how much fun it’d be otherwise (and I know CyclingTips senior tech editor Dave Rome agrees on this one ).

Kudos to Trek and TQ for so thoroughly engineering the motor assist cutoff when you do bump up against that mandated speed limit. Unlike many other e-bikes I’ve ridden, the power drops off gently and seamlessly, rather than feeling so abrupt that you wonder if a wire has suddenly come loose. 

But even then, the 25 km/h cutoff that much of the world would see on this thing also severely cuts into its utility. It’s virtually guaranteed that someone riding a Domane+ wouldn’t be able to enjoy a bunch ride with friends since they’d essentially be dragging an ineffective anchor all the time, and even more gradual climbs would likely be frustrating as the motor continually cuts in and out. It’d still be a boon for longer climbs if you’re ok with taking it a bit slower, and certainly on steeper ones. But aside from that, I’d urge anyone considering their first e-road bike purchase to seriously ponder the effects of that speed limit. 

What about the non-motorized bits?

Handling mostly feels like the regular Domane (and you can expect a review of the new non-powered Domane SLR from me shortly, too), although there are some caveats. I find it interesting that Trek equips the Domane+ models with such a broad spread in tire sizes, as it does affect the steering. I first tried my test bike with the stock 40 mm-wide Bontrager GR1 Team Issue gravel tires, and it was… ok. The steering felt heavy off-center, and the bike wasn’t nearly as eager to initiate turns as I would have expected. But when I switched to 35 mm-wide Schwalbe G-One RS tires, the handling instantly became much more natural, easily diving into turns and flowing through corners as it should. 

Switching tires also highlighted another downside. Although the stock Bontrager gravel tires are quite grippy on hardpack and tarmac, they’re also surprisingly slow-rolling. With those Schwalbes installed, the bike felt much faster and alive (and I’m sure there’s a positive impact on battery range, too). 

Ride quality improved with the tire change, too, but it still couldn’t completely mask the imbalance between the front and rear ends. Trek’s IsoSpeed feature continues to work brilliantly, offering an incredibly smooth and compliant feel that (at least for me) never feels overly bouncing or intrusive. But even with the bigger Bontragers fitted, the front end is dramatically stiffer. Even medium-sized impacts jar your hands, and trying to attack washboard sections of packed dirt is absolutely brutal. My guess is the massively oversized down tube has a lot to do with this, which is something I’ve noticed on other e-bikes with similar proportions. 

There are some other quirks, too.

One of the TQ display screens is supposed to separately show your output and that of the motor. The motor figure seems believable enough, but the display of your output seems dramatically low. Granted, I didn’t verify this with a separate power meter, but I know what 200 W feels like, and when I see 150 W on the display, something seems off.

Aside from the tires, I don’t have much to complain about regarding the spec. The 10-44T cassette and 42T chainring offer plenty of range, and shift quality is very good. The jumps between sprockets are still a little bigger than I’d prefer for group road rides, but it’s fine when out solo. And kudos to TQ for powering the rear derailleur directly by the main system battery. It’s clean and convenient, and one less battery to worry about (although that also means if the system is totally, completely dead, you now can’t shift, either). 

The Bontrager finishing kit is generally excellent. The snub-nosed Verse Pro saddle is comfy, the Aeolus RSL 37V wide-format carbon wheels are fantastic, and kudos to whoever at Trek specified this wonderfully grippy and squishy bar tape. But the handlebar underneath that tape? I’m sure someone likes it, but it’s definitely not my cup of tea. The short reach and deep drop are an odd combo, and I was never able to find a remotely comfortable position for my hands in the drops. Thankfully, Trek’s solution for concealed cabling allows you to use any bar with a 31.8 mm clamp diameter.

Super fun, but keep the limitations in mind

Trek’s move to the TQ motor platform is interesting, if for no other reason than its longstanding relationships with other (and much better established) motor suppliers. However, the company clearly sees advantages in what the TQ HPR-50 provides, and after riding it myself, it’s hard to argue with Trek’s decision: it looks better, it’s quieter, and while TQ’s long-term reliability still needs to be proven, the simpler mechanical layout at least bodes well since there’s less to go wrong in there.

As promised, the Domane+ does feel a lot like a regular road bike in a lot of ways, and it’s undeniably fun to ride. But as I mentioned earlier, the experience will vary greatly with where you’re riding it. Although I found the bike incredibly entertaining, it would have been very different had the motor cut out at 25 km/h as it would in Europe. There, the Domane+ would still be a blast when climbing, but I’m not sure how much fun it’d be otherwise.

Either way, those looking for the more visceral thrills of a full-powered e-road bike won’t be blown away by the TQ motor’s modest specifications, but if you’re after more of a traditional feel with a little bit of a boost – and live in the right country – this seems like a bike well worth considering. 

More information can be found at www.trekbikes.com .

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Novotel Moscow Centre

Hotel that makes every moment matter

Novotel Moscow Center's location is very convenient, within walking distance are the metro stations "Mendeleevskaya" and "Novoslobodskaya." Sheremetyevo Airport can be reached in 40 minutes. You will find many sights around the hotel, especially theaters: V.E. Meyerhold Theater and Cultural Center, the Nikulin Circus, the Bolshoi Theater and other legendary Moscow stages.

We are located in the very heart of Moscow just above the metro station, which is very convenient and practical. DEPO street food mall, restaurants, various bars, nightclubs and shop are nearby.

Hotel extras

Walking distance to two metro stations

Views of Moscow-City, Ostankino Tower and Stalin skyscrapers

8 conference halls with a total area of more than 500 sq. m.

Fitness centre equipped with modern exercise equipment

Left luggage service for bags

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Standard room with one double bed and a sofa

• 19 m² / 204 sq ft
• Views: City View or Courtyard View

Superior room with 1 double bed and sofa bed

• 30 m² / 322 sq ft
• Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)

Superior room with 2 queen-size beds

• 25 m² / 269 sq ft
• Bedding 2 x Queen size bed(s)

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• 31 m² / 333 sq ft
• Views: Panorama view

Superior room with 2 double beds and a sofa

• 29 m² / 312 sq ft
• Bedding 2 x Double bed(s)

Executive Suite with 1 queen-size bed and sofa

• 55 m² / 592 sq ft

Standard room with 2 single beds

• Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)

Superior room for people with disabilities with double bed and sofa

• 23 m² / 247 sq ft
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Novoslobodskaya str 23 127055  MOSCOW Russia

GPS : 55.781617, 37.598337

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NOVOSLOBODSKAYA

Railway station

Access: 100 m  /  0.06 mi     1 min walk

MENDELEEVSKAYA

BELORUSSKIY VOKZAL

Access: 1 km  /  0.62 mi     15 min walk  /  5 min drive

SAVELOVSKIY VOKZAL

Access: 1 km  /  0.62 mi     7 min walk  /  3 min drive

BELORUSSKAYA

Access: 1.5 km  /  0.93 mi     10 min walk

OLIMPIYSKY SPORT CENTRE

Sports centre

Access: 1 km  /  0.62 mi     10 min walk  /  2 min drive

TCHAIKOVSKY CONCERT HALL

Opera/symphony/concert hall

Access: 1 km  /  0.62 mi     10 min walk  /  5 min drive

GOLDEN PALACE

Cinema district

Access: 1.2 km  /  0.75 mi     15 min walk  /  5 min drive

OLD MOSCOW CIRCUS

Entertainment/theatre district

Access: 1.5 km  /  0.93 mi     20 min walk  /  5 min drive

STANISLAVSKY MUSIC THEATRE

Access: 2 km  /  1.24 mi     20 min walk  /  7 min drive

CONSERVATORY GREAT HALL

HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Access: 2.99 km  /  1.86 mi     25 min walk  /  10 min drive

Tourist attraction

Access: 3 km  /  1.86 mi     30 min walk  /  10 min drive

BOLSHOI THEATRE

Access: 3 km  /  1.86 mi     25 min walk  /  5 min drive

ST BASIL CATHEDRAL

Historic monument

Access: 3 km  /  1.86 mi     20 min walk  /  10 min drive

KREMLIN & RED SQUARE

MOSKOVSKY ZOOPARK

Access: 3 km  /  1.86 mi     30 min walk  /  6 min drive

Access: 4 km  /  2.49 mi     7 min drive

PUSHKINSKY ART

Access: 4.01 km  /  2.49 mi     30 min walk  /  10 min drive

Amusement park

Access: 5 km  /  3.11 mi     7 min drive

TRETIAKOV GALLERY

Access: 5.01 km  /  3.11 mi     15 min drive

BOTANICHESKY SAD

Botanical gardens

Access: 9 km  /  5.59 mi     15 min drive

Shopping district

OKHOTNY RYAD

Shopping centre/mall

Access: 4 km  /  2.49 mi     30 min walk  /  6 min drive

Hotel services

Check-in from 03:00 PM - Check out up to 12:00 PM

• Pets welcome
• Wheelchair accessible

Fitness center

• Air conditioning
• Meeting rooms
• 100% Non Smoking Property
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A hearty and varied breakfast at the Cote Azur restaurant will help you start your day right. Buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 to 11 AM. The restaurant is also available for banquet reservations.

Gourmet Bar

Enjoy our varied international menu and special seasonal offers from the head chef in the cozy atmosphere of the Gourmet Bar. You can also order our meals to your room or to go.

Breakfast options to suit any taste: Snacks are available from the reception desk from 3am, buffet breakfast, room service or for those in a hurry, hot drinks, orange juice and croissants are served at the bar.

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Great hotel in Moscow - perfect location

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Hoang N. Business - 4/1/2024 Confirmed reviews ALL

I had troubles booking the hotel until I called the hotel and got their email. From there my experience is great. The hotel is clean, room is spacious. The lobby bar is good, I had several meals in there. The staffs are friendly and very helpful. The hotel locates in a great spot - on top of Medelevskaya station, next to a bank (for exchanging money), and there is shops, supermarkets within 2 mins walking. Next time I'm in Moscow, I think I will stay here again.

Dear Xuan Hoang N., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Moscow Centre. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Best regards, Olesia Volynchikova Quality Manager

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Customer review rating 3.5/5

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Check navigation in the hotel. Restaurant “Cote Azur” should be “Cote d’Azur”

Dear Natalia, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Moscow Centre. Thank you again for your feedback! We will be glad to see you again in our hotel! Best regards, Olesia Volynchikova Quality Manager

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I liked the location and staff the most. Everyone is helpful and friendly. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Thanks to Novotel Moscow Centre team for a good stay!

Dear Mr, Thank you for choosing our hotel and your feedback! We will be glad to see you again as our guest! Best regards, Olesia Volynchikova Quality Manager

Great location, clean and comfort place

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Svetlana G. Families - 2/20/2024 Confirmed reviews ALL

Clean and comfortable stay, quick check in, free parking and a bed organized for our kid - all was good. The room was not new though maintained well and repaired where needed. The pillow was not comfortable for me, but my partner did not complain and the kid slept well, too. In the morning we saw bottles, boxes after pizza at the room door next to our, but we did not hear noise at night - I suppose the soundproof is good.

Dear Svetlana, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Moscow Centre. We are glad that overall you enjoyed your stay. We will be glad to welcome you again to our hotel! Best regards, Olesia Volynchikova Quality Manager

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17 Exciting Things to do in Moscow

Written By: Linda Voltaire

Updated On: December 21, 2022

Visiting Russia? These are the top 17 things to do in Moscow to help you plan your trip.

If the western world has New York City , the first great metropolis on the eastern side of our planet is Moscow. A huge city with a complicated and impressive history, Moscow gets a bad rep over Russian politics – but that doesn’t make it any less impressive. Capital to the largest country in the world, Moscow takes the grandeur of its standing very seriously.

This is a place where luxury is king and where opulence takes a front seat in every aspect of life. The buildings are grand and imposing, the parks are luscious and enormous, and even the subway stations look different in Moscow than anywhere else in the world.

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Best Things to do in Moscow, Russia

Walking around Moscow is also going through the tumultuous history of the 20th century, which had Russia as one of its main protagonists. There are fascinating remains of these times everywhere in the former Soviet capital, from the gorgeous Seven Sisters skyscrapers to the Orthodox cathedrals that were closed for the better part of a century.  Still, Moscow is also a completely modern city, with a vibrant social and party scene, incredible restaurants, and some of the most luxurious hotels in the world.

After living in Russia’s capital as an ex-pat for four years, I got the privilege to experience not only the main attractions in Moscow but also the everyday life in this huge city and quickly found my sweat spots off the beaten tracks! So here is my list of my top 17 things to do in this exciting metropolis!

Attractions in Moscow

When visiting a famous city like this one, it’s a must to go through the most iconic landmarks first. Moscow has plenty of those, most of them in the center of the city, which is very well-planned for tourists.

1. The Red Square, Kremlin & Surrounding Area

No place tells the story of Moscow’s power in the past century the way the Red Square does. This is where the biggest political meetings in the USSR occurred for many decades, and you can feel the power on each step.

Here, you’ll also find the historic museum at the entrance, showcasing the decades of history behind this iconic landmark. The Lenin Mausoleum, perhaps the most famous resting place in the world and home to the remains of the former communist leader, is also here.

On one side of the Red Square you’ll find the Kremlin, the fortified complex that now hosts the presidential residence. This is also home to the most iconic of all Moscovite landmarks: St. Basil’s Cathedral, a 16th-century marvel of colors. This is the best spot to take a selfie and show the world you’ve reached the Russian capital!

• Get your Kremlin Skip the Line Tickets and Kremlin tour here.
• Free cancellation up to 24-hours in advance of the tour.

2. Bolshoi Theatre

You can easily spend a couple of days just exploring the Moscovite city centre, and the Bolshoi Theatre should be your second stop. Walk past the Red Square and then head to the nearby Bolshoi Theatre, one of the oldest and most renowned houses of opera and ballet on Earth.

Visit for the impressive early 19th-century architecture, but if you’re seeing a ballet performance, make sure you book between 3 and 6 months in advance! I can strongly recommend this as it is a truly unique experience!

• Book a private 2-hour tour of the legendary Bolshoi Theatre.
• See the presidential box reserved for tzars, watch a rehearsal and skip the lines through a separate entrance.
• Free Cancellation up to 24-hours in advance.

3. Luxury Shopping at GUM and TSUM

While many might think of Moscow as the sad place with the long bread queues from the USSR days, it’s been quite the capitalist haven for a while.

If you’re up for some shopping, you’ll find one of the biggest luxury malls in town, TSUM, right behind the Bolshoi and GUM, at the red square. GUM is the most famous department store in town, where you’ll find luxury everywhere and all high-end brand. 

All in an imposing late 19th-century building with lots of history, worth a visit just for the design, its bridges and the glass roof even though you are not up for shopping!

4. Christ the Savior Cathedral

A newer addition to the gorgeous Moscovite cathedrals and my grandeur neighbor during my years in the city Don’t let the young age of this building fool you. After the perestroika in the early 90s, the newly revived Russian Orthodox Church received permission to build a cathedral on this site. They did the location honors and built the largest temple of the Christian Orthodox Church.

The façade is as grand as you’d expect, but it’s the inside that will mesmerize you, with its domes as tall as the skies in bright gold and gorgeous paintings and decor! Bring a shawl to cover your hair to adjust to the local tradition.

Head to the back of the cathedral and you will find one of the most photographed bridges in Moscow, the Patriarshiy Most. This is the perfect spot to get a good view and photo of the cathedral but also to see the Kreml and Gorky Park from a distance. Or why not just enjoy a moment watching the river and its boats!  

• Get around Moscow with ease using the Hop On Hop Off boat and Bus ticket. 24, 48 or 72-hour tickets available.

5. Gorky Park

Cross the river and head to Gorky Park along the Moscow river. The most famous green area in town, similar to New York ’s Central Park and the weekend hangout for locals. There are many beautiful parks in the city, but if you’re only visiting for a few days, this is the unmissable one! 

With fair attractions to entertain children, beautiful artificial lakes and gardens, and lots of outdoor activities, it’s a lovely place to relax. A place of rest in the middle of the metropolis. The area in front of the New Tretyakov Gallery & the Muzeon Park of Arts is actually one of my favorite oasis as a bit more quiet and peaceful than Gorky itself.

Why not spend some time in the museum to get a great tour of Russia’s history through art or just enjoy the art exhibition outside where local artists spend their weekends. 

6. River Cruising

One of the best ways to experience Moscow is from the Moscow River. There are many stops for the boats and one is just next to Gorky Park. See the city from another perspective – and turn the ride into a romantic one by taking the evening cruise. Moscow is magic during the night.

If you’re looking for a truly luxurious experience, take the Radisson Blu cruise – or the Erwin for a delicious seafood dinner. Both stop at Gorky or at the luxury Radisson Royal Hotel, set in one of the Seven Sister’s skyscrapers.

• We use Get Your Guide when booking city tours and they offer a River Sightseeing Cruise seeing all the main tourist attractions in Moscow

7. Metro Hopping

First inaugurated in the 1930s, the Moscow subway system is one of the oldest in the world, and certainly the most beautiful. Started under Stalinist times, each metro station is dedicated to grandeur and oozing personality.

Visiting the subway stops is an attraction in and of itself, and Komsomolskaya, Mayakovskaya, Kropotkinskaya are my favorites. Those surrounding the Red Square are also mesmerizing – in general, these are kind of like underground palaces.

Most of the signs at the Moscow Metro now have Latin letters, so it’s very easy to get around!Unfortunately, the trains are not as beautiful and pleasant as the stations but still, this is a true Moscow experience.  Take a guided tour of the 9 most beautiful Metro Stations including the award-winning art deco station. See more details here.

8. Arbatskaya & Artsy Moscow

Novy Arbat Street is one of the most touristy areas in the city, with lots of shops and cafés directed at visitors. When you walk a little beyond, you’ll find a different part of town, where the hip scene thrives because so many artists live in the area. Just follow the small streets with fewer tourists!

9. Moscow State University View

In his effort to create a grander Moscow, Stalin had seven skyscrapers built in different parts of town; they’re called the Seven Sisters. The largest of these buildings hosts the main building of the Moscow State University, one of the most prestigious colleges in Russia – and the one with the best view.

Although this is a little outside the city centre, the sight from above is more than worth it, with the nearby fountains and park and then the whole of the city behind them.

10. Russian Market

If you love to visit markets wherever you go, Moscow has one of the most impressive ones in the world – the Izmailovsky. You can easily take the metro here and feel like you’ve been transported to another time.

This place was first built in the 16th century and retains the look of an old fairytale, with a lineup of colorful old castle. A lovely local experience beyond the confines of the bustling metropolis, where you can also try some delicious Russian barbecue.

Here, you’ll find beautiful souvenirs at great prices.

Off The Beaten Track Moscow

Once you’ve covered the most touristic spots, Moscow still has plenty to offer – and the places below will also be full of locals! Moscow is a city for hipsters, full of trendy and arty spots where you can literally feel the creativity oozing! So for some local vibes, I would strongly recommend my sweat spots below!

11. Patriarshiye Prudy

This is my favorite area in the entire city! While Moscow is generally a very noisy metropolis, Patriarch Ponds is far quieter, yet such a vibrant place. This is a very hip and trendy area making you think you are rather in Paris than in Moscow. Here the streets are narrow and full of chic eateries and clubs to see the local crowd.

A little bohemian and with an air of peace you won’t find anywhere in the city this is a great spot to spend an afternoon with your thoughts.

12. ArtPlay

Barely 15 minutes away from the city center you’ll find the artsiest Moscow district: ArtPlay. For decades, this block was a factory, but it was renovated to become a hub for the arts not too long ago.

Now, you’ll find it’s full of exhibitions, showrooms and art schools – and some of the most creative people in town. Writers, painters, and young hip people use ArtPlay as a rendezvous, and you can feel the creative energy here. The industrial design with modern interior decoration is also a feast for the eyes!

13. Shopping Local Designs

If you’re into design, both international and local, you’ll find lots of cute things at Patriarshiye Prudy. Department store Podium Market is also a great spot for shopping, as a department store everywhere in town, with lots of local and international brands. There’s one in the Four Seasons Hotel next to Red Square. My favorite Moscow mall is Tsvetnoy Central Market, a cool spot with great brands, lots of inspo, and even a cute café!

14. Moscow City

Like many other great capitals of the world, for the past few decades, Moscow has hosted a super modern area full of modern skyscrapers – Moscow City. With a completely different vibe than the rest of town, it’s like a mini Dubai, with lots of impressively tall glass buildings. Here, you’ll find the best rooftops in towns, such as Ruski and Sixty they are perfect spots for dining or enjoying a glass of wine with a view. There are also a relatively new shopping mall with lots of international brands called Affimall!

Wine, Dine, and Party in Moscow

Gone are the gloomy Moscow days – cold as it might be in the winter, Russia’s capital is a place for the senses. Great food and drinks abound – and the clubs are hot, too!

15. Where to Eat in Moscow

Moscow is a great metropolis where people love to dine out, and there are endless options for delicious food. The flavors are as diverse as you’d expect from a big city, with options of fine dining and little hipster eateries. 

• For traditional Russian flavors, I can’t recommend Café Pushkin, Dr. Zhivago, and Turnadot enough.
• When looking for international cuisines, Italian is always the way to go, and my local favorite is Probka.
• Fine dining is best done among the clouds at White Rabbit, with European flavors.
• As for the hip spots, you can spend a full day just eating around trendy places, from burgers to Asian fusion.

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• Patriarshiye Prudy offers a lot of small and classy spots with cool concepts, like breakfast restaurants I Love Cake and Fresh.
• For dinner, I love the NYC experience of Saxon & Parole, and the wonderful trendy Pins, with its delicious food and drinks.
• For delicious Asian food head to CutFish. 
• Lastly, there’s a recent revival of food markets in Moscow, offering lots of great choices of international flavors at affordable places.
• Don’t miss out the Vietnamese food stand at the Danilovsky market, and everything at Usachevsky!

16. Rooftopping

Big cities deserve to be seen from above, having a cocktail among the clouds. These are my recommendations for rooftop bars in Moscow.

• As I mentioned in the Moscow City section, Sixty & Ruski are two of my favorites, overlooking the newest part of town. 
• White Rabbit and its fine dining is also a lovely place for a fun dinner looking down on Moscow.
• O2, in the city center, has an advantage above all others: amazing views of the Red Square.
• Buono, above the Radisson Royal Hotel, might be the most romantic rooftop hotel in town, with its candlelit setting.
• Also on the Radisson stands the Mercedes. It’s a luxurious and posh experience with delicious cocktails.
• The Sky Lounge offers a peculiar experience, mixing an old Soviet building with futuristic additions.

17. Moscow by Night

Party the night away! The city is full of bars everywhere, but there are some areas where you’ll find more than others.

• Patriarshiye Prudy has lots of hip and small clubs and great bars, including the super fun private club Clava, which has a great vibe and people from all walks of life.
• For more hipster style bars, Red October is the place to go.
• Streak is a summer favorite, with a lovely terrace to catch a beautiful sunset – plus, their mozzarella bar is delicious.
• At night, Red October lights up with clubs everywhere, including the cool rooftop one Gipsy.
• Jagger is also a great spot during summer with a more relaxed vibe in garden setting. 
• For the traditional Russian luxury experience, go to SohoRooms, a whole other world including all-night go-go dancers.

There are so many things to do in Moscow at night and during the day, you definitely need several days to explore this exciting destination.

Moscow is a must-see city, a city like no other ! I hope you will enjoy this Russian metropolis as much as I did!

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These places look so awesome! Moscow is truly a beautiful city

Very good article, you have explained so nicely. Russia has always been a part of history and its good to know about much more about architecture and other things, wish i could see the inside of façade

Thanks for sharing such a nice article.You have very beautifully explained everything that one need for a trip to Moscow.

Nice article. Love the hidden gems and graffiti art, would love to visit Artplay. Thanks for a comprehensive guide to Moscow!

Moscow is a city where the past and the future live side by side. Here we can find everything from medieval fortresses and Soviet monoliths to glass skyscrapers and innovation centers.

Your article is good and meaningful .

Thanks for sharing about ArtPlay district, we didn’t know about it and it looks amazing 🙂 Hopefully there’ll be a second time in Moscow, we visited last May and really liked the city!

Wonderful stuff! I’ve been to Moscow, but not properly – it’s a long story lol!

Anyhoo, my next thing is to fly from Berlin to Moscow and then travel from there to Beijing via the Trans-Mongolian / Trans-Siberian train. Now, if only I could just find the time …!

I hear Moscow is very beautiful at night. I hope to get out there one day. A friend of mine went to St. Petersburg and had a great experience. Despite all the tension we see on the news with Russia and other Countries like the U.S. I wonder what the sentiment is with Russians and foreigners visiting their country for tourism. Especially Americans.

that looks like quite a beautiful place. 🙂

Moscow city center

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There is a live webcam to the one of the liveliest Moscow city center’s area – Rogozhskaya Zastava square . Nearby there are the Enthusiasts’ Road, Sergius of Radonezh Str., Rogozhsky Val, Zolotorozhsky Val, Rabochaya Str. and Mezhdunarodnaya Str. The overview is from the 1163rd quarter of Tagansky District, along Enthusiasts’ Road. There are several shopping centers in  live broadcast and recently built Golden Gate multifunctional business center.

About Moscow

The city of Moscow online , is the capital of Russia and the city with a surprisingly rich history. Moscow in the web camera , is a city of contrasts. There are successful combination of Moscow City business center modern buildings and distant century’s constrictions.

The city of Moscow, where webcam is located, is the richest in attractions city, which full list cannot be mentioned even by the most experienced guide. The number of museums, historical monuments, samples of cultural heritage here is so great that it would not be enough to list all of them even for a lifetime. If to add to this list all the Moscow theaters, concert halls and, of course, churches, it will be hard work to remember all.

The very heart of Moscow in this live camera , is its Central Administrative District with 10 main city districts: Tverskoy district with such important sights as the Moscow Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Bolshoi Theatre, GUM.

The Arbat district of Moscow with the online camera , has the quiet streets and pretty churches. Old Arba t is rich with souvenir shops, museums and Melnikova House-bee honeycomb.

Basmanny district has such famous streets as Maroseyka, Petrovka, as well as the famous Lefortovo Palace, Mayakovsky Museum and St. John the Baptist Monastery.

Zamoskvorechye district is rich in old manors. There are such popular sights as the Yesenin House-Museums and Ostrovsky, Maly Theatre branch, the Temple of Sofia the Wisdom . Nearby there are is Yakimanka district with the famous Tretyakov Gallery, Central House of Artists on Krymsky Val, Tropinin Museum .

Meshchansky District is proud of the Sretensky Monastery, Vasnetsov Museum, Peter the Great Pharmaceutical Garden, and the Museum of Silver Age Literature. If you wish to the the modern Moscow demonstrated in the online footage , you should visit the Presnensky district. There are the Moscow City skyscrapers, a new zoo and modern theatres here.

The Tagansky district is a true spiritual center of the capital with magnificent monasteries in Moscow online: the ruins of the Rogozhskaya Suburb, Novospassky monastery, Pokrovsky monastery, Andronikov monastery and Krutitsy monastery. Khamovniki district is the museums area. There are the Pushkin State Museum of Fine, Pushkin State Museum, Moscow Museum collection, Herzen Museum, Zurab Tsereteli Art Gallery , and Tolstoy House Museum.

Talking about Moscow, which center is perfectly visible in webcam online , you should definitely mention such popular sights as: Moscow Kremlin, Kremlin Armoury, Diamond Fund Moscow, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Historical Museum, Mausoleum, GUM, Alexander Garden, the Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya Street, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Pushkin Museum and Tretyakov Gallery, Old and New Arbat, Boulevard Ring.

Watch others Baltic Live Cam webcams – Vasilevsky Island and Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg, a beautiful panorama of the city of Rig a, the Town Hall Square of Kauna s in Lithuania.

Moscow in the webcam, is dominated by a temperate continental climate. In summer is about +19 .. + 20 C, in winter -6 ..- 7 C. In ummer it is sometimes very hot. Severe frosts in winter are very rare.

Weather in Moscow for 7 days is available on our website online.

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