Happening Basmanny is known for its edgy bars and avant-garde art spaces. The Winzavod center showcases contemporary art on a former wine estate, while Artplay is a sprawling complex with design studios, shops and relaxed cafes. Neoclassical buildings overlook green lawns and benches on old-world Khitrovka Square. Chistye Prudy Park has walking paths and a pond with ice skating in winter.