Moscow Dk Eyewitness

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this historic country. Explore Moscow's revolutionary past at the Red Square and Lenin's Mausoleum, marvel at the royal treasures inside the State Armoury or admire the iconic onion domes of St Basil's Cathedral: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Moscow with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Moscow: - Over 25 colour maps, including a large-scale pull-out map of the city and a transport map, help you navigate with ease - Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need - Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Moscow, designed for every interest and budget - Illustrations and floorplans show in detail the Cathedral of the Assumption, State Armoury, Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Bolshoi Theatre, St Basil's Cathedral and more - Colour photographs of Moscow's magnificent palaces and cathedrals, mansions and municipal buildings, Communist landmarks, and more - Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover the Kremlin, Arbatskaya, Tverskaya, Red Square and Kitay Gorod, Zamoskvoreche, and sights beyond the city centre - Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about Moscow's chequered history, including the Russian Revolution and Stalin years, iconic architecture, impressively opulent metro stations, fascinating museums, festivals and events, and more - Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, transport, visa and health information