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Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Arbat Ulitsa | Arbatskaya Metro, Moscow, Russia
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Ranked #9 of 161 shopping in Moscow
3.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Walking Areas, Flea/ Street Markets
Fee: No
Owner description: If you're in the market for tacky souvenirs, stroll down this cobblestone street, which retains elements of its once elegant past, but is now mostly...... more » Owner description: If you're in the market for tacky souvenirs, stroll down this cobblestone street, which retains elements of its once elegant past, but is now mostly souvenir stalls, performing artists and outdoor cafes. « less
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Moscow, Russia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

This is probably one of the most interesting streets in Moscow. Check out Tsoy's wall (stena Tsoya). More

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Moscow, Russia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

it is necessary to visit all who for the first time in Moscow More

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Moscow, Russia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
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It lost it's charm. Now it's just a pedestrian street with some restaurants and souvenir shops More

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Moscow, Russia
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

Old and nice walking street with many cafes, street musicians and artists. Some old beautiful houses and court yards. More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Significant cities in Europe have a street or a square dedicated to the arts (Place du Tertre,Montmartre,Paris - for example). For the connoisseurs,arts have traditionally been supported by the Freemasonry and some of the most beautiful European cities are the Masonic capitals of the respective countries (Florence in Italy, Dresden in Germany or St Petersburg in Russia). But Freemasonry has... More

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Moscow, Russia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

you should check the price elsewhere before buying souvenirs there More

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See 5 more reviews by Cecile103 for Moscow
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Like any other "main pedestrian streets" - lot's of street performers, homeless people, extremely expensive little shops (souvenirs, gold, diamonds, some old crap etc), cafes... Be aware of pickpockets! If you want to make lots of pictures of weird people - this is the place to go! More

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Moscow, Moscow City, Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Old buildings, lots of artists and singers. No cars, just people. Actually lots of different and sometimes weird/strange people (mostly in good way:))) It's really nice to sit in the cafe or just walk down the street wathing people, buildings and listening music! More

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Moscow, Russia
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Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

This was the old thorough fare to get from the city out to the west. When Stalin wanted a quicker route he built the New Arbat so this is just for walking. Great to meander, watch the street performers, stop for coffee and expensive souvenirs. This photo is not mine and is not Old Arbat More

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Moscow, Russia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Nice walk and place for souveniers. More

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