Moscow - Meschansky & Basmanny (PDF Chapter)

This is the Meshchansky & Basmanny chapter from Lonely Planet’s Moscow guidebook.

Covering a large swathe of central Moscow, Meshchansky is markedly laid-back compared with its neighbouring districts. Beyond the Garden Ring, Basmanny is an area of 19th-century red-brick factories, now taken over by innovative postmodern galleries, cool cafes and digital startups.

• contemplate Moscow’s hot contemporary art scene at one of the gentrified old factories, such as Winzavod
• maps
• descend 60m underground to explore the Cold War communications centre at Bun-ker-42
• transport
• stock up on junk souvenirs and Soviet paraphernalia at Izmaylovsky Market
• restaurants & bars

Coverage includes: Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Sports & Activities.