Things You Didn't Know About the Kremlin Palace
The Kremlin Palace, located on Red Square in Moscow, has become a symbol of Moscow. It was built in 1155 by Ivan the Terrible. The Kremlin Palace is an old defensive fortress. It is surrounded by red walls. The height of the walls reaches 19 meters. The largest of the entrance and corner towers is 72 meters.
The Kremlin Palace is not just a defensive fortress. With the churches and breathtaking palaces within, it is also an important historical structure. The historical sites it contains were built by Italian and German architects. Therefore, the works you will see should not be considered a reflection of Russian architecture.
Ivan the Terrible on Stage
The Saint Basil's Cathedral, named after Saint Basil, also built by Ivan the Terrible and located near the Palace, is considered the most original architectural and historical work in all of Russia. It has gone down in history as a cathedral unlike any other in the world. The cathedral, built in the Eastern style, has domes inspired by Islamic motifs.
The construction of the Kremlin Palace began in 1555 and lasted until approximately 1560. The architect of the palace is the Russian Barma. The palace, which has 8 domes, consists of 11 sections. It has spiral and round domes like onion heads. All the domes are of different colors. The gilded one is the tallest dome.
