Described by Harpers & Queen as "a chic insider's guide for sophisticated travellers," these sleek, black city guides are aimed at the more discerning traveller looking to sidestep the usual tourist traps and penetrate the skin of each city.The Hedonist's Guide To series offers a definitive view of the finest restaurants, the most stylish hotels, the chicest bars, the best shopping, the most luxurious spas and the cultural highlights in each city. Individually tried and tested, every bar, restaurant, hotel, cafe and nightclub is accompanied by a photograph.
The Rough Guide to Moscow is the definitive guide to one of Europe's most fascinating and rewarding cities. The full-colour introduction covers the awe-inspiring Kremlin and The Red Square and includes the essential list of 'what not to miss'. There are lively explorations of all the sights, from Moscow's lavish palaces to world-class museums, as well as detailed accounts of Russian history and politics that have formed this intriguing city. You'll find two full-colour sections that highlight the New Moscow Style - contemporary art, design, fashion, galleries, boutiques, bars and clubs - and the magnificent art-deco metro, famous for its arts, murals, mosaics and ornate chandeliers. With updated and easy-to-use maps, expanded listings of nightlife, restaurants and hotels in Moscow for all budgets, The Rough Guide to Moscow is the must-have item to this colourful and spirited city.
Moscow is an eternally compelling city, with a fascinating urban environment and historical backdrop. Be inspired to visit by the brand new Insight Pocket Guide Moscow, a concise, full-colour guide to this iconic city that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that the city has to offer. Inside Insight Pocket Guide Moscow: � Where To Go details all the key sights in the city, from the Kremlin, to the iconic Red Square, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. � Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip, including Lenin's Mausoleum, the Pushkin Museum and Gorky Park. � Perfect Day provides an itinerary for one day in the city. � What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time in Moscow, with detailed suggestions including shopping, entertainment and dining. � Essential information on Moscow's culture, including a brief history of the city. � Eating Out covers the city's best cuisine. � Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. � A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine
Moscow is a fascinating mix of old and new, East meets West, elegance and kitsch and spirituality and dowdiness. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of City Guide Moscow, a comprehensive full-colour guide to the fascinating capital of Russia. City Guide Moscow: A fully-overhauled edition by our expert Russia author. Stunning, specially-commissioned new photography that brings this intriguing city and its people to life. Highlights of the city's top attractions, including the Red Square, The Kremlin and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts. in our Best of Moscow. Descriptive accounts of each neighbourhood cover the whole city from the Red Square and Tverskaya and Lubyanka. The Day Trips from Moscow chapter includes the ancient cities of the Golden Ring. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine
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Moscow, a name that resonates through the annals of history with an air of mystery and grandeur. As the beating heart of Russia, this city holds within its bounds a tapestry woven with tales of triumphs, tragedies, and transitions. Before delving into the depths of its essence, let us embark on a journey through its enigmatic preface. Nestled along the banks of the Moskva River, Moscow stands as a testament to the resilience and fortitude of the Russian spirit. Its skyline, adorned with majestic onion domes and towering skyscrapers, paints a portrait of a city in constant dialogue with its past and future. But what truly sets Moscow apart is its unique blend of contrasts. Here, the echoes of imperial grandeur harmonize with the rhythms of contemporary life. From the opulent halls of the Kremlin to the bustling streets of Arbat, every corner whispers secrets of bygone eras while embracing the pulse of modernity. Yet, beneath its surface of splendor lies a city steeped in complexity. Moscow is not merely a physical space but a living, breathing entity shaped by the dreams and aspirations of its inhabitants. It is a melting pot of cultures, ideologies, and identities, where East meets West in a dance of diversity. To understand Moscow is to embrace its contradictions—to navigate the juxtaposition of tradition and innovation, of chaos and order. It is a city of paradoxes, where time seems to both stand still and hurtle forward with dizzying speed. So, as we embark on this exploration of Moscow, let us approach with humility and curiosity, ready to unravel the layers of its enigmatic soul. For in doing so, we may discover not only the essence of a city but also the essence of ourselves.
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Moscow Moscow Travel Guide Moscow is in many ways a mysterious city to many of us that live outside it. As a nation Russia has one foot in Europe and another in Asia and despite being the largest country on earth by landmass it is still unknown to many. Moscow embodies this mystery and variety and creates a culture all of its own. For those who take the time to explore it though, to walk its streets, to discover its history, and to get to know its people there is a lot on offer. So much so that you need a Moscow city guide like this to help you on your way. Moscow is the capital of Russia and the largest city exclusively on the European continent with over 12 million people living in it. It has a fascinating history from its time as a footnote in Mongolia Golden Horde history, to its chapter as the birthplace of Russia, and to its time as the heart of the Soviet Union. It also has a fascinating present to match, with some of the best theatres, nightclubs, restaurants, parks, and of course bathhouses in all of Europe. This city guide will help you on your Russian adventure so that you can see the wondrous history it has on display and get face-to-face with the Russian way of life. Find out the best and cheapest way to get into Moscow from Europe or Saint Petersburg. We'll show you how to make sense of Russia's invitation-only visa system and ensure you get registered for your stay. Discover Moscow's metro with its stunning Stalinist architecture and chandelier laden hallways with mosaics dedicated to Dostoyevsky. The sprawling underground of Russia's biggest city needn't keep you scared of exploring Moscow to its fullest. Once you can find your way around Moscow we'll show you around its main attractions from its exhausting amount of cathedrals in the Kremlin and the Red Square, to standing next to Lenin's embalmed body. Find out which are the best museums and parks to visit, and find out which is the most regal bathhouse to get birched and steamed in. Welcome to the world of Russian cuisine with its warming stews and its delicate Russian pancakes. Learn where the best borsht is being served up in the capital and find eateries to meet all wallet sizes and all tastes with some of the best current restaurants in Moscow outlined for your delectations. Fancy a bed in a dorm, but want it to be clean and quiet? Want to be close to the action while staying cozy? Find out some of the best and most essential places to stay in Moscow whether you are trying to see it on the cheap, or whether you want to stay in an authentic Soviet-era hotel. Finally, we'll show you how to fit in with the locals using our handy phrase list and crucial tips to stay safe and not let Moscow get the better of you. Welcome to Moscow, where good times find you.
