Breakfast then on the bus to Red Square. It is as impressive as the pictures we have seen
At one end is the State Historical Museum.
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State historical Museum, Iberian Gate chapel in background. |
Then looking to the other end St Basil's Cathedral with the Kremlin walls to the right and the GUM Department store running 240 metres, to the left. At the end of the Kremlin wall is the Spasskaya Tower.
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Lenin's Mausoleum |
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St. Basils Cathedral |
Before the crowds grow we wander through the GUM department store. Know as the State Department Store during the Soviet Era and started back in 1893.
A scenic bus ride back to the boat and more sights
Tonight we return to Red Square and does it look different, Wow