Arbat

The Old Arbat is a sanctuary of the Old Moscow, a picturesque network of lanes and yards with its own history, traditions and architecture. In the 18th – 19th centuries it used to be a traditional place of residence for the gentry and the intelligentsia. The Arbat is associated with a lot of men of literature and art. It is now a busy pedestrian area full of stores and cafes, a venue for bards and artists. A stone’s throw from here is the modern New Arbat which bridges the city centre with its western part.