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Moscow Metro, Moscow

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Mass Transportation System · Transportation
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So much more than just the easiest and quickest way to get around the city, Moscow Metro offers you a chance to see a network of elegant stations famous for their vaulted ceilings, elaborate chandeliers, and intricate mosaics. Widely regarded as one of the communist era's finest architectural achievements, the subway once symbolized the power of Stalin's regime. Nearly nine million people use this underground transit system each day, which stretches for more than 320 km (203 mi) and includes 196 stations. To see the highlights of Soviet underground architecture, purchase a 90-minute ticket and join a guided tour of the subway's finest stations. Moscow Metro is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , international travel planner Edition.
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  • By jbg74
    This is a great metro - cheap, clean, practical, easy-to-use, and it goes everywhere. Many of the metro stations are architectural masterpieces. The metro goes all over Moscow and is the best and... 
    This is a great metro - cheap, clean, practical, easy-to-use, and it goes everywhere. Many of the metro stations are architectural masterpieces. The metro goes all over Moscow and is the best and...  more »
  • By lilos176
    most majestic metro in the world. cannot compete with excellent soviet engineering and design. great place. 
    most majestic metro in the world. cannot compete with excellent soviet engineering and design. great place.  more »
  • By pelmennayag
    As a Russian, I can say that unlike multiple things in our country, the Moscow metro is actually quite good. It is beautifully decorated, has both new and old trains, is cheap and comfortable to use.....  more
    As a Russian, I can say that unlike multiple things in our country, the Moscow metro is actually quite good. It is beautifully decorated, has both new and old trains, is cheap and comfortable to use.....  more »
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