GUM MallThe elegance of Versailles in Red Square
Flanking the east side of Red Square is the GUM Mall, in Russian the State Department Store. Inside are prestigious international brand boutiques and jewellers, charming cafes and restaurants that are not suitable for all pockets. The massive, palatial façade is impressive, built in the late 19th century under the orders of Tsar Alexander III, and the building is covered by a spectacular glass roof.