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