Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow
Inextricably linked to all the most important historical and political events in Russia since the 13th century, the Kremlin (built between the 14th and 17th centuries by outstanding Russian and foreign architects) was the residence of the Great Prince and also a religious centre. At the foot of its ramparts, on Red Square, St Basil's Basilica is one of the most beautiful Russian Orthodox monuments.
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The Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow are associated with all major events in Russian history, and its monuments are great examples of Russian architecture. Both the Red Square and the seat of government Kremlin are located at the heart of Moscow.
The city of Moscow was founded in 1156 as a seat for the czars. The current Kremlin dates from the 19th century. It consists of several buildings: churches, palaces and places in political use. A red brick wall surrounds the complex.
The Red Square is a city square from which the major streets of Moscow radiate in all directions. Buildings surrounding the square include:
- Lenin's Mausoleum
- the brightly-domed Saint Basil's Cathedral
- GUM department store
- Kazan Cathedral
- State Historical Museum
- Iberian Gate and Chapel
The only sculptured monument on the square is a bronze statue of Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky, who helped to clear Moscow from the Polish invaders in 1612.
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