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Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)


Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)
Arbat Ulitsa Arbatskaya Metro
Moscow
Russia
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“Old Arbat” Economist.com
“48 Hours In: Moscow” Independent.co.uk
“Russian Roulette” Boston.com / Boston Globe
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #38 of 201 attractions in Moscow
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Traveller Description:
If you're in the market for tacky souvenirs, stroll down this cobblestone street, which retains elements of its once elegant past, but is now mostly...... more » If you're in the market for tacky souvenirs, stroll down this cobblestone street, which retains elements of its once elegant past, but is now mostly souvenir stalls, performing artists and outdoor cafes. « less
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Attraction type: Historic walking area, Street, Flea/street market
Address: Arbat Ulitsa
Arbatskaya Metro Moscow
Russia

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“It's not all "tacky" souvenirs"”
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3 of 5 stars
Spyderwood
Washington DC, District of Columbia
20 Aug 2007
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person found this review helpful

Arbat Street, or "Old Arbat" as many people call it, is definitely a place to go for lots of overpriced souvenirs and junk, to be bought from street vendors in their kiosks, but there are several very nice shops along the street as well, which sell higher-end, quality merchandise, so the street itself is definitely more than just tacky souvenirs.... more

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Arbat Ulitsa | Arbatskaya Metro, Moscow, Russia