While in Moscow, we paid a visit to the huge GUM Store (pronounced goom), an upscale shopping mall that occupies almost the entire eastern side of the
Red Square. It features an array of designer and boutique stores, souvenir stands and gourmet corners on all three levels. For me it was lovely to just stroll around, as all these shops seem so expensive and glamorous, definitely not the place to buy your souvenirs. I considered it a tourist trap with high-prices for foreigners but what else can you expect from a prestigious mall that stands right on the
Red Square. Even if you don't intend to buy anything, it is still worth to take a walk inside and appreciate the rich architectural designs of the place, the most notable ones include the glass roof and the fountain.
Here are a few of my favourite shots for your viewing pleasure.
the nice weather added to the beauty of the ornate facade of GUM store
A glimpse inside the store
this is a close up of the ornate roof of GUM. i love it, it's just outstanding, don't you think?
truly outstanding. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha :D A tourist trap? Now that sound so right!
ReplyDeleteIt does look huge and glamorous. :D
ReplyDeleteYeah! The whole building and its architecture is simply..mesmerizing.
ReplyDeleteBy the way...the pink leaves/flowers in the mall...what are they? Sakura? Are they real?
ReplyDeleteWow, I am in Russia now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice building.
Tekkaus,
ReplyDeletethose cherry blossoms can be seen blooming everywhere in the store. yes, it's a smattering of real cherry blossoms.
I like very much the first photo. I'm just crazy about architectural designs. I'm good to strolling around too when I see it's too pricey to buy souvenirs. Now I know Moscow has a lot to show off too.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is one awesome shopping mall! And what a prestigious location as well! Your photos are terrific! Love the beautiful skies! Looks as though you've had a great trip! Thanks for sharing the fun! Have a great week!
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What a beautiful design for a mall full of character. With pink blossoms, I assume it is Spring and possibly before the heat wave and smoke. It’s nice to see pictures of Moscow from the slightly different perspective of your lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteThose are great shots and what a beautiful place that is. The architecture would definitely make it worthwhile to visit.
ReplyDeletevery impressive. i am amazed at the architecture in europe. so very different from asian architecture.
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Looks like a beautiful experience. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteThese are great photos of the Red Square. What a wonderful place to visit! Those pink blooms add an accent to the ceilings!
ReplyDeleteThe architecture of shopping malls is amazing. Beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteI guess the European love fountains as part of their decors :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these beautiful photos
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week,
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awe inspiring structure!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I have absolutely to go to Moscow and visit this town !
ReplyDeletegorgeous facade, its so well preserved outside and yet so modern inside, although i see alot of nice interior and old details that were maintain, very nice
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful shots, as usual!
ReplyDeleteLove the ornate roof of GUM! : )
That's a very attractive mall and you were fortunate to see it without the smoke that is now troubling Moscow.
ReplyDeleteVery prestigious looking indeed. Beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures, I may never visit this place... thank you so much for these precious shots. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, wow.
ReplyDeleteI love the understated colors in the second and third one.
I LOVE that sky in the first pic!
indeed outstanding!
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