This year Moscow is the best decorated for the winter holidays! A traditional GUM fair has unfolded on Red Square. Outwardly, it almost does not differ from its last year's predecessors, even the paraphernalia is the same. The only thing that was added to the design was festive retro postcards that decorate GUM this year.
1| The tradition of decorating non-coniferous trees on Red Square also continues. Unusual and wonderful.
2| Nikolskaya street - the most beautiful place in New Year's Moscow! Probably even the street itself thinks that this is just a Christmas dream)
3| People stand in front of the decorations, as in front of a stage, many cannot hide their delight. The most popular phrase on Nikolskaya: “Like in Europe!” (although many cities in Europe decorate much more modestly). In second place is the question: “Is this really Moscow?”.
4| The entire street has been turned into a festive light corridor. True, from the side of Lubyanka, the decorations look more modest than from the side of Red Square.
5| The decorations of Tretyakovskiy Proyezd have been traditional for a couple of years now. From the new - the guards have learned not to buzz on a tripod and now they do not equate it with "a spy attribute of the competitors of the stores presented here." How can you not believe in miracles after this?
Last year, one head of the barrier tried to forbid me to shoot with a tripod. Was of course politely sent. He did not calm down, even called the police. Was sent a second time, already by the police.
Maybe the White Square is now also the guards are not so strange? And then they also looked at the tripod as a weapon.
6| Ice slide on Revolution Square. Alas, today it thawed a little and was already closed.
7| Fair on Manezhnaya Square. Great place!
8| for history)
9| The second year a huge ball appears on the Manezhka. Unlike its predecessor, it now shimmers in different colors.
10| As before, you can go inside. They say the ball grants wishes
11| Grand theater in the crown!
12| Fountain.
13| The second most beautiful place in the center after Nikolskaya!
15| Fair in front of the Central Department Store.
16| Carousel.
17| Gorgeous chamberlain.
18| Let's go through it.
19| On the side of Tverskaya on Kamergersky, they put luminous numbers 2016. They are also found in other places in the city - on Trubnaya, Tverskaya, Pushkinskaya.
20| A cozy fair on Tverskaya Square. The most difficult thing for a photo is to capture a moment without people. There are a lot of people walking, so sometimes you have to wait a long time. I was told that there were photographers who, in anticipation of the right moment, had time to read a whole volume of War and Peace!)
23| And smaller tunnels
24| Warm and cozy inside
Have you already thought about where you will celebrate the New Year? This is a family holiday. But it is not at all necessary to meet him at home. This article will be useful to those who want to change the situation and celebrate the beginning of 2016 in another country. In Europe, New Year and Christmas holidays are always celebrated cheerfully and brightly. IN new country and in the new city you can get acquainted with local traditions, celebrate 2016 in an unusual way and remember this vacation for a lifetime. We offer a selection of cities where locals turn the holiday into magic.
1. Paris
The city of charm where romantics live. The city of endless admiration, which is impossible to forget. Various bars and restaurants in Paris offer their entertainment programs. But most tourists invariably go to the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees. At the Arc de Triomphe, a special New Year's show with fireworks is traditionally organized. Dinner or lunch at the Eiffel Tower is especially popular these days. It's the same with Moulin Rouge performances. Disneyland, from November to mid-January, holds special New Year's performances. The whole park is in Christmas decorations, and Disney characters dress up in carnival costumes and parade along the main avenue. Not without Santa Claus, every year he opens his residence at Disneyland. And where Santa is, there are sure to be gifts and miracles.
2. Vilnius
Like many other European capitals, Vilnius receives many guests on New Year's Eve. Surprises await residents and guests on the main squares of the city. The main Christmas tree of the city is traditionally set on the Cathedral Square. The opening of the New Year tree is a real holiday in Vilnius! It is accompanied by fireworks, congratulations from the “local” Lithuanian Santa Claus and a concert of Christmas psalms. Therefore, while in Lithuania, be sure to admire this beautiful Christmas tree! Sometimes on the Cathedral Square they make a special surprise for children: they launch a children's train on rails, the route of which passes through the Christmas tree. After enjoying the Christmas fuss, take a walk along Gediminas Avenue, go to picturesque river Neris. Go to the Užupis Creative District for impressions and collect emotions by taking pictures and enjoying the upcoming New Year.
3. Istanbul
This Turkish metropolis is like a motley cauldron in which Europe and Asia, East and West, antiquity and modernity, traditions and innovations are mixed. For those who prefer to open different cities and countries from the most unusual side, New Year in Istanbul - The best way acquaintance with other Turkey. Celebrating the New Year in Istanbul means arranging romantic getaway in a city where there is a place for any entertainment. It is full of colors, smells and sensations. Here you can drink aromatic coffee at a street cafe table and observe the life of ordinary people. Or book a table in a restaurant on the shore and try bouillabaisse, which is not inferior to Marseille. Holiday treats can be oriental sweets, and a wonderful dessert - a belly dance performed by a local beauty. You can order a place in a restaurant or cafe, which are located in the area of Taksim Square and Istiklal Street in a great variety. It will be interesting to spend New Year's Eve in a club or disco, which can also be found in the Istiklal street area. Lovers of romance can order a seat in one of the restaurants on the Galata Bridge and admire the city's fireworks over the Golden Horn Bay. You can also book a place on a cruise boat and celebrate the New Year by sailing along the Bosphorus, between Europe and Asia.
4. Rome
Ancient and sedate Rome for the New Year is transformed beyond recognition: trees along the city alleys, as well as the facades of houses, shopping centers and restaurants are wrapped in a network of colorful garlands, shop windows are festively decorated, and everywhere you can see small elegant Christmas trees and colorful compositions from Bible stories dedicated to Christmas. The largest Christmas manger and a huge Christmas tree are being erected in the center of St. Peter. During the celebrations, colorful fairs open in the squares of Rome, where you can buy all kinds of sweets, Christmas souvenirs and products of skilled artisans. Rome on the festive New Year's Eve turns into a solid anthill of a thousand multilingual crowd of residents and guests of the city, who certainly strive to get to the main square of the capital - Piazza del Popolo, where mass festivities take place at this time, and where you can meet the red-cheeked Italian Santa Claus, Babbo Natale. You can celebrate the New Year in Rome 2016 both in the midst of a raging sea of costumed processions in one of the noisy squares of the city, and at a table in quiet and cozy restaurants in historical center Rome, right at the steps of the eternal Colosseum. The love of Italians for life and their incredible optimism are very contagious, and therefore the New Year in Rome is a great opportunity to get a sea of positive for many days ahead.
5. Munich
The capital of the German state of Bavaria, Munich is world famous for its amazing cuisine, beer, interesting museums, by this royal castle, the Alps in close proximity and endless shopping opportunities in its limitless outlets. All together, this is an excellent reason to stock up on air tickets and celebrate the New Year in Munich. There is where to take a walk after a hearty meal on New Year's Eve in Munich. Firstly, it will be nice to look at the city richly decorated for the holiday. Lanterns and Christmas trees, shop windows and houses of citizens - everything sparkles, sparkles, glows and winks invitingly with thousands of multi-colored light bulbs. Fireworks in honor of the onset of the New Year begins with the last blow of the clock. It is best viewed from a hill in the Olympic Park or Marienplatz. In Munich, you can have great fun and get a lot of pleasant impressions at any time of the year.
If you are going to celebrate the New Year in Russia, please note that good hotels it's small here so many people start booking new year holiday since March (!), most bookings are made in October, and in November there are no decent hotels left. However, something interesting can be “caught” in December, when there are refusals from armor. It turns out that it's better not to take risks and plan ahead. new year holidays in advance - let our list of the best places to celebrate the New Year help you with this:
1. Fairy New Year in Sochi + Krasnaya Polyana
Sochi is a great choice for celebrating the New Year. The weather is warm, the streets are beautifully decorated, there is a festive atmosphere all around. And, most importantly, there is something to see in Sochi and where to go: in Ice Palace in the Olympic Village you can go ice skating, then go to the Amusement Park, visit the famous Arboretum, sail on a yacht or go to Krasnaya Polyana to ride skiing. At the hotel, ask for excursions, for example, to Abkhazia on Lake Ritsa, Gagra, Pitsunda, or order an extraordinary local residents- this is much more interesting, but you also need to order in advance. However, many people travel around the area on their own, taking it in - cheaply and you can choose not only the class of car, even a certain brand and year of manufacture.
Where to stay in Sochi? Choose a resort with full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner included) and with all amenities. Do not take the “soviet” one at all, so as not to overshadow the rest with a dull look of shabby walls and a lack of service. According to the reviews of vacationers, the Avangard sanatorium is the best in Sochi - inexpensive, cozy, with excellent service and a heated pool.
Sanatorium Avangard in Sochi is one of the best. #sochi Irina: “We lived for the New Year holidays in the Primorsky building. Just wow. Wave noise in your room. Sea air. Silence, calmness. Lack of fuss. Best Location in the city, how much we traveled and walked - I didn’t see the best for relaxation and proximity to the sea.”
For those who love leisure, we recommend Krasnaya Polyana. The easiest way to get to Krasnaya Polyana is by train from Sochi and Adler, from the railway. station. Even if you don’t like skiing, you can have fun riding “cheesecakes”. And be sure to climb the mountains - the views are magnificent!
Ski resorts in Krasnaya Polyana: resort "Gorki Gorod", "Gazprom", "Rosa Khutor".
Krasnaya Polyana for New Year in Russia Do you want to get into New Year's fairy tale? Then choose the fabulous hotel Golden Tulip Rosa Khutor - located in the mountain resort of Rosa Khutor, just a 3-minute walk from ski lift. Even if the weather is “non-flying”, there is something to do here: go to the fitness center, relax in the sauna with a pool or take a massage.
Spend New Year's Eve in Krasnaya Polyana can be quite inexpensive, if you know the places :) For example, take a look at the Inn Viktoriya hotel with cozy wooden houses where you don’t want to leave - see prices.
Outdoor heated pool, Grand Hotel Polyana Would you like to go skiing and then take a dip in a warm pool overlooking the mountains? Then watch our unique and relax in comfort!
Here are some other cheap deals:
Krasnaya Polyana, prices
Skiing, unforgettable excursions in the most beautiful places Karelia, horseback riding through snowy forests, fun snowmobiling and even dog sledding - what could be better for a family vacation?
3. New Year in St. Petersburg
The main thing is to plan the New Year holidays in St. Petersburg correctly. Keep in mind that best time for the Hermitage and a trip to museums - December 28, 29 and 30, while everyone is buying gifts. From January 1, it makes no sense to waste time on exhausting queues at museums where you can stand for several hours, instead it is better to walk along the beautiful streets. On New Year's holidays, concerts and shows are held on the streets, so you can walk indefinitely. Do you want more impressions? Arrange yourself
In the photo: celebrating the New Year in St. Petersburg Keep in mind that St. Petersburg on New Year's Eve is a very popular place not only among Russians, but also among foreigners, so book your hotel well in advance - here is a list of the most, but - the best exquisite hotels, in which you seem to be transported to the Petrine era, feeling the whole splendor and splendor of those years. To fully experience the spirit of St. Petersburg, you can stay in an inexpensive hotel for a few days, and at least for one night in a luxurious one. After all, as the first week of the New Year passes, so the whole year will pass - let at least a little luxury appear in your life in the coming year.
4. With children in Veliky Ustyug for the New Year
Veliky Ustyug for New Year, Russia Prefer to meet New Year at home with the whole family? Great! But then, during the New Year holidays, the whole company can go to Veliky Ustyug. Children will be delighted with a trip to the homeland of Santa Claus. Ride the slides, have fun in the company fairy tale characters, see the palace of Father Frost, walk along the “path of fairy tales” - you won’t be able to do everything in one day, so come to Veliky Ustyug for at least a couple of days.
There are a lot of people during the New Year holidays, so book the hotel in advance - the best prices cm. .
5. New Year in Altai
Perhaps, only in Altai you can still spend the New Year in Russia inexpensively, but at the same time bright and extraordinary. And both as a family and as a couple. What to do? Go skiing and “cheesecakes”, arrange snowmobile races, admire the beautiful views, and warm up in the sauna in the evenings, then spend a pleasant time by the fireplace, relaxing from the bustle of the city.
By the way, many modern camp sites have now been built in Altai - see - so the rest will be not only active, but also comfortable. So far, not all Russian tourists they know about Altai, so prices, even on New Year's Eve, are low, and the quality of rest is quite at the level - have time to enjoy an inexpensive high-quality vacation :)
There are picturesque respectable eco-hotels in Altai, located far from the noise, where there are no crowds of tourists, and the prices are incredibly low - 3-4 times less than in Sochi.
For example, in such a secluded European-level eco-hotel at an Altai price:
Of course, you will not find tours and vouchers in the most best places Altai. Such pearls are not for “package” tourists; Book and go on your own. To get to Mountain Altai from Moscow or other Russian cities, there are several options:
– fly to Gorno-Altaisk (the closest, there are direct flights, see “search for air tickets” in the column on the left). Then take a taxi, but it is better to arrange with the hotel to meet you;
- fly to Novosibirsk, then take a bus to Biysk, and then take a minibus, bus or taxi.
New Year in the company of a cat and a TV, of course, it promises unbridled fun, but there is still an alternative to this option. Why not see some New Year's show countries of the world, where the celebration covers the whole city, and you can feel like a part of it?
Yes, New Year's program there is in every, even the most provincial village, but only in some places this program can turn into a real extravaganza. If you are ready to spend this year and meet the next year with all your might, then this list will come in handy for you.
NY
On the eve of new year in New York there is simply no place that does not offer you something interesting. Firstly, you can visit many performances: The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, etc. Visit Broadway, look at one of a large number musicals that are presented to a huge audience, look at the Empire State Building, see the most famous and huge skating rink near the Rockefeller Center and maybe even ride there.
Look into one of the oversized department stores such as Barneys, Bloomingdales, Bergdorf, in order to sit on Santa's lap and whisper your most cherished desire to him. Well, be sure to be at 18 o'clock Times Square to see how a huge luminous crystal hour descends from the sky (or from a skyscraper), which will touch the earth at exactly 12 o'clock, when the New Year comes.
Las Vegas
If people go to NYC for a real holiday, a fairy tale and sincerity, then everyone comes here in search of adventure, wild discos where you can break away and, of course, in order to lose a couple of millions in a casino. provides an ideal opportunity to visit the most unrealistic shows of world stars, because it is here that they take place with the greatest scope and intricacy. And on New Year's Eve, the most massive party takes place here, which covers an area of 6.5 km and stretches from Mandeley Bay Resort to the Stratosphere, with the latter, by the way, offers a wonderful view of the city and a fireworks show that literally breaks the sky with the onset of 12 hours .
Rio de Janeiro
New Year in Brazil has a bright national color. Millions of locals, along with tourists, dress in white robes that were once worn by the priestesses of the Candomblé religion (the religion that latin america brought African American slaves and which is based on the worship of the spirits of the elements) and are going to Copacabana beach. Exactly at midnight, this whole procession throws flowers on the coastal waves, honoring the sea goddess Yemaya, the patroness of women, who is somewhat reminiscent of our Diva Mary.
And after this action, everyone disperses to celebrate the New Year itself with all the traditional attributes: fireworks, champagne, concerts, dances and carnivals.
London
On December 31, most Londoners, mixed with tourists, pour into the streets, filling the banks of the Thames and Trafalgar Square, waiting for Big Ben to start the countdown. Somewhere 10 minutes before the New Year over the Thames begins light show, accompanied by a thousand fireworks, and then the eyes of all the inhabitants of London rush towards the London Eye, where fireworks spinning in the sky are accompanied by loud British music that is heard in every corner of the city.
Paris
New year's night transforms Paris from a "city of lights" into a "city of fireworks". If all the festive sacrament in London takes place near Big Ben, then in Paris all the youth gather on the Champs Elysees to watch how the local symbol - the Eiffel Tower is blown up by thousands of fireworks, accompanying it all with kisses and real champagne. You can meet more romantically by booking a cruise on the Seine, where you can watch the show in a more secluded and calm environment. And if you don’t have anyone to go on a cruise with, and unbridled French youth somehow doesn’t inspire, then you can enjoy the New Year’s show in Montmartre, where the atmosphere is calmer and the view is no worse.
Madrid
New Year in Spain differs in one particular tradition. All citizens and guests gather in Puerta del Sol, one of the oldest and most emblematic squares in Spain. But, instead of having time to drink champagne before the clock strikes 12, the Spaniards must have time to eat 12 grapes, which symbolize 12 months of the year. Well, after the main clock of the country announces that the New Year has come, the mega fireworks show, street processions and carnivals begin.
Toronto
To meet New Year in Canada there are two options. The first one will go to Niagara Falls . There is something to see there: at night, the waterfall around the entire perimeter is illuminated with multi-colored lights, creating a rainbow effect, and at midnight, a pyrotechnic show begins with all this, accompanied by a live musical orchestra. For those who are afraid of cold and water, there is another option - to join a hundred thousand Canadians on main square Toronto - Nathan Phillips, where every year world stars give a free concert, and fireworks hurt the sky as selflessly as at Niagara Falls.
Tokyo
It's time to move a little to the East and see what is happening there, in new year's eve. Here the New Year is calmer than, for example, in European capitals, and many may even find it boring. There are no such crowds of people as in Times Square, but there are huge queues for temples. On the New Year itself, the Japanese launch hundreds of thousands of balloons and lanterns from the sky, where they attach little notes with their dreams and wishes for the next year. But, on January 2, the gates to the imperial palace open, which everyone can visit. By the way, this opportunity happens only 2 times a year.
Christmas Island
If you can’t wait to be the first in everything, including celebrating the New Year, then you have a direct road to christmas island. This island is named after one holiday, the first in the world to meet another - the New Year. Here it passes unusually, because instead of snow there is sand, and instead of cold, the temperature is 22-25 degrees Celsius. But, to each his own, because there are people who dream not to play snowballs for the New Year, but, for example, dive into the water with scuba diving, why not?
Sydney
This far distant kingdom also has its own traditions and advantages in celebrating the beloved and expected New Year. The place where all Australians and their guests gather is Sydney Harbor Bridge and the building of the Opera House. This is where the incredible begins. New Year's show, which is accompanied by a light and music and pyrotechnic show, acrobatic numbers in the air and even dances of a whole flotilla of illuminated boats.
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Those who want to plunge into the Christmas fairy tale at least for a while prefer to celebrate the New Year in Europe. The flight here is quite short, so relatively inexpensive. If you are still suffering from the pangs of choice, I offer you my TOP 10 places where to celebrate the New Year in Europe.
— Prague. This city firmly occupies the top positions as most popular place for Christmas and New Years. And all because you seem to fall into a fairy tale. Medieval streets and castles, street performances… And if you are lucky and there will be snow during your arrival, the feeling of magic going on around you is simply inevitable!
— Paris. The capital of France has forever earned the reputation of the city of lovers. I recommend to go here with your soulmate. Slightly freezing after romantic walks, it will be no less romantic to sit in local cafes with a cup of coffee. 
— Istanbul. Former Constantinople is beautiful at any time of the year. In addition, it is relatively warm here that it will even be possible to take a boat trip along the Bosphorus. And cozy local cafe-hookah bars will make your evenings unique! 
— Lucerne. This small Swiss town on the shores of a beautiful lake will be a real discovery even for a seasoned traveler. Yes, the rest here is not cheap, but it's worth it. In Lucerne, you understand that here it is - a real fairy tale! 
— Transylvania, Romania. A favorite place for fans of the famous Count Dracula. Under the snow, the forests and castles of Transylvania acquire a special, ominous mystery. If you are one of those who like to tickle your nerves, this option is for you. 
— Budapest. The capital of Hungary recent years rose sharply in the rankings most popular cities Europe. Tourists who have already visited the main capitals, tend to Budapest. After all, here the noisy meeting of the most popular holiday can be combined with luxurious spa treatments in local baths. 
— Amsterdam will be an ideal place to celebrate the New Year for young people and people who love entertainment. Sin City truly never sleeps. If you try hard, the trip can be quite cheap - book accommodation in one of the many hostels, and eat in Arabic cafes. 
— Riga. If you still think that this is one of the places of the post-Soviet space, then you are greatly mistaken. Riga is beautiful and very European city. In addition, we are so close to us that you can even get here by train. 
— Oslo. An excellent opportunity to spend the New Year holidays in a traditional European setting. Everything will be here - gourmet restaurants, holiday attractions, Christmas sales, and even snow! 
And one more piece of advice: when going to Europe for the New Year, you can plan your trip in order to see as many interesting things as possible in a few days. For example, having celebrated the New Year in Prague, you can go to Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Warsaw ... As they say, there would be a desire 🙂
