There are more than a few reasons why this place is extremely popular among tourists, especially foreign. Arbat is the oldest street in Moscow and an important historic place. In the 15th century it was a home for merchants and craftsmen and in 18th and 19th centuries they were replaced by artists, academics and petty nobility. Nowadays Arbat is one of the main Moscow attractions with very special atmosphere created by architectural awesomeness of its old houses and mansions.Here you will see a number of monuments and memorial plates, devoted to multiple great people, like Alexander Pushkin or Bulat Okudzhava. Listen to your guide’s stories about the history and culture of Russia while walking this lovely street. Some Arbat places were film sets, for example, restaurant “Prague”, which appeared in the Soviet movie “12 chairs”.
One of the most famous attractions is a wall dedicated to Russian musician Viktor Tsoi. It appeared in 1990 after Tsoi’s death, when his fans started to cover the wall with words dedicated to their beloved rock star. Since than it has become the finest example of Russian contemporary art as more and more graffities were added, including snippets from Tsoi’s songs.After the wonderful walk have some fun in museums and mazes of the Big Creative. Visit 11 entertaining museums, which are specially designed for families. Venture into the “House Upside Down” and find yourself in the alternative reality where everything is turned upside down!
Then visit the “Inside the Human” and have a fascinating journey into human body. Have an incredibly cute adventure at the paradise “Sweet Museum”. Get rid of the stress at the “Break the Dishes” and be thrilled at the “House of Horrors”.Continue your exciting time at the intricate “Ribbon Maze”. Imagine escaping from the Shawshank or the Alcatraz at the “Jailbreak” and get inside the enormous “Giant’s House”, where you will inspect house full of huge things and take countless awesome pictures.
Don’t turn off your camera as you are approaching the “Museum of Illusions” where you will become a part of amazing art objects created by contemporary art professionals. Meet exotic animals and spend some time in their good company at the “Touching Zoo”. Finalize your marvelous adventures at the “Mirror Maze” and try to solve its complicated puzzles.
