Explore the Kremlin complex in the heart of Moscow, Russia

Located in the center of Red Square in Moscow (Russia), the Kremlin complex is separated by a 30m long moat and includes 5 palaces, 4 large churches, surrounding walls and 20 towers.

Located in the center of Red Square in Moscow (Russia), the Kremlin complex is separated by a 30m long moat and includes 5 palaces, 4 large churches, surrounding walls and 20 towers.

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Located in the center of Red Square in Moscow (Russia), the Kremlin complex is separated by a 30m long moat and includes 5 palaces, 4 large churches, surrounding walls and 20 towers.

Red Square is one of the most important cultural and historical symbols of Russia.

Red Square is considered the heart of Moscow and of Russia. The Red Square area is 695m long and 130m wide; it is often chosen as the place to hold military parades and important events of Russia.

The Grand Kremlin Palace is 125 meters long, 47 meters high, and has a total floor area of ​​25,000 square meters. From the outside, the palace impresses with its majestic three-story building. This is a fortified complex, including palaces, churches, museums, walls, and even watchtowers.

The Kremlin Palace is also the place that often appears in the inauguration ceremony of Russian presidents with a dome-shaped scene, red carpet, and the front door of the palace facing the Moskva River.

The Kremlin Palace is one of the most famous and attractive tourist destinations in Russia.

Pictured is the Cathedral of the Annunciation. This is a Russian Orthodox church dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. It is located on the southwest side of the Cathedral Square and was built by architects from Pskov between 1484 and 1489 as part of a large-scale renovation of the Kremlin area during the reign of Ivan III.

The Church of the Assumption, also known as the Dormition Church, was inaugurated in 1479. The church has a unique architecture with sparkling golden domes and solid walls.

The church contains works of art with religious significance and paintings dating back to the 1600s.

Teremoi Palace was the residence of Russian tsars in the 17th century.

St. Vasily's Cathedral was built by order of Tsar Ivan from 1555 to 1561. This is one of the most recognizable tourist attractions when visiting the capital Moscow.

Not only recognized as the most beautiful cathedral in Russia, St. Vasily's Cathedral is also one of the most impressive religious monuments in the world , included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The wall surrounding the Kremlin is covered with red bricks with a length of 2,235m, the wall thickness ranges from 3.5m to 9m.

The Kremlin Museum in the Kremlin in Moscow is home to precious objects such as weapons, jewelry, costumes, crowns and scepters of the Tsar.

The building consists of 9 halls, each area preserves different treasures; in which halls 1 and 2 display gold, silver, precious gold and silver objects from the 12th century to the early 20th century; hall 3 preserves weapons in European and Eastern ceremonies; hall 4 is Russian weapons from the 12th to 19th centuries...

The Tsar Bell, also known as the Tsarsky Kolokol or Imperial Bell, was commissioned by Empress Anna Ivanovna (granddaughter of Peter the Great) and placed in the Kremlin grounds. The bell is 6.14m high and 6.6m in diameter - recorded as the largest bell in the world, weighing up to 200 tons.

The Kremlin in Moscow also boasts the world's largest cannon, weighing in at 40 tons. The cannon, called the Tsar Cannon, is so huge it has never been used in combat.

Many types of artillery are currently kept in the Kremlin area.

18 out of 20 towers in the Kremlin complex have their own names, the most famous of which is the clock tower called Spasskaya.

Kremlin complex diagram

Every day thousands of people come to visit and admire the Kremlin complex.

With a total area of ​​up to 28 hectares, the Kremlin is the largest active fortress in Europe. When visiting the Kremlin complex, tourists can not only admire the massive architectural works but also enjoy the beautiful space of trees and flowers.

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