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Lonely Planet Moscow is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gawk at the treasure trove in the Kremlin, admire the colorful patterns adorning St Basil's Cathedral, or pick up a matryoshka while shopping in Izmailovo; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Moscow and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Moscow Travel Guide:

Colour maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, music, ballet, dance, architecture, and politics
Free, convenient pull-out Moscow map (included in print version), plus over 36 neighbourhood maps
Useful features - including Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), For Free, and Day Trips
Coverage of Kremlin, Kitay Gorod, Tverskoy, Presnya, Arbat, Khamovniki, Zamoskvorechie, Basmanny, Taganka, Dorogomilovo, Sparrow Hills, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Moscow, our most comprehensive guide to Moscow, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Russia guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Mara Vorhees, and Leonid Ragozin.