KREMLIN
INTRODUCTION
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Did you know that the Moscow Kremlin is not the only Kremlin in Russia; "kremlin" is a generic term for a fortress, but the one you are about to visit is by far the most famous in the...
OUTER PERIMETER
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The Kremlin is surrounded by imposing crenellated walls as thick as 5 meters that reach up to 17 meters in height and stretch for about 2 kilometers. There are also 20 towers around the perimeter, the...
TOUR INSIDE THE KREMLIN PRESENTATION
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Here you are finally inside the Kremlin. During your visit you will be able to catch a glimpse, even if only from the outside, of the majestic buildings that house the main governing bodies of one of...
PATRIARCH'S PALACE
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The Patriarch's Palace and the adjoining Church of the Twelve Apostles form a single complex that was the seat of the court of the Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchs for a long period during the...
CATHEDRAL OF THE ASSUMPTION
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The Cathedral of the Assumption or Dormition is the most majestic of those that overlook Cathedral Square.
For six centuries it was the most important church in all of Russia. It is where patriarchs,...
IVAN THE GREAT BELL TOWER
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The white stone complex of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower dominates an entire side of Cathedral Square and houses several of the largest bells in the world.
It is made up of three bodies built in...
CATHEDRAL OF THE ARCHANGEL
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The Cathedral of the Archangel is dedicated to Michael the Archangel, patron saint of the Muscovite princes and tsars. This temple differs from the surrounding buildings because, although it is...
CATHEDRAL OF THE ANNUNCIATION
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For centuries, the Cathedral of the Annunciation was the royal family's private chapel.
To the right of the cathedral, stop for a moment to admire two important buildings of majestic beauty that are...
GRAND KREMLIN PALACE
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The Grand Kremlin Palace is the unmistakable, huge building that stands out, once you get past Cathedral Square, facing the Moskva River. You can't miss it: its white and yellow facade is 125 meters...
ARMORY
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The Kremlin Armory, which is part of the complex of the Kremlin Grand Palace, is one of the most famous and important museums in the world, containing a collection of more than 4000 objects spanning...
