Arbat Street, Pedestrian street in central Moscow, Russia.
Arbat Street is a one-kilometer pedestrian zone in Moscow's historic center featuring buildings from different architectural periods. Shops, restaurants and cafés line both sides of the cobblestone pathway.
The pathway emerged in the 15th century as a trade route and evolved into a noble residential district after the great fire of 1812. During Soviet times it was converted into a pedestrian zone and used for cultural purposes.
Street musicians perform daily while portrait artists sketch passersby along the path. Small souvenir shops sell traditional matryoshka dolls alongside hand-painted lacquer miniatures.
Visitors can reach the pathway through Arbatskaya metro station at the eastern end or Smolenskaya station at the western terminus. The pedestrian zone is freely accessible and busy throughout the day, with evening hours drawing more crowds.
A memorial wall at number 37 displays messages and paintings honoring Viktor Tsoi, frontman of the influential Russian rock band Kino. Fans regularly leave new texts and drawings there as tribute to the deceased musician.
Location: Arbat District
GPS coordinates: 55.74917,37.59056
Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:01
Moscow offers photographers a wide range of subjects covering centuries of Russian history and architecture. The city combines Orthodox cathedrals with colorful domes, classical theaters and museums, large parks, and modern art galleries. From the medieval fortress walls of the Kremlin to the monumental buildings of the Stalin era, Moscow presents itself as a city of contrasts. Landmarks include Saint Basil's Cathedral on Red Square, the Bolshoi Theatre, and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. Parks such as Gorky Park and Zaryadye Park with its floating bridge provide green spaces in the heart of the city. Historical estates like Kolomenskoye and Kuskovo preserve the architecture of past eras. Museums such as the Tretyakov Gallery, the Pushkin Museum, and the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art display works from different periods. The Stalin skyscrapers continue to shape the skyline, while places like Patriarch Ponds, Arbat Street, and Sparrow Hills offer glimpses into Moscow life.
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