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GUM · Historic Department Stores
Located on Red Square, GUM features Soviet-era luxury paradoxes with a grand glass roof covering and 242m facade containing 20,000 glass panels. Established in 1893, it hosts historic fountain meeting points, Soviet nostalgia tours, the renowned Gastronom No.1 food hall, ice cream traditions, New Year decorations, bridge galleries, and historical exhibitions. The elegant shopping experience reflects restored grandeur.
Destination Overview
Located on Red Square, GUM features Soviet-era luxury paradoxes with a grand glass roof covering and 242m facade containing 20,000 glass panels. Established in 1893, it hosts historic fountain meeting points, Soviet nostalgia tours, the renowned Gastronom No.1 food hall, ice cream traditions, New Year decorations, bridge galleries, and historical exhibitions. The elegant shopping experience reflects restored grandeur.
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- Best season
- Winter
- Difficulty
- 4
- Region
- Russia, Moscow
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