Description
The Moscow Kremlin is situated in the very center of the capital of Russia. Its monumental walls and towers, golden-domed cathedrals and ancient palaces stand high on the Borovitskiy Hill above the Moskva River forming a magnificent architectural ensemble.
Since 1991, the Kremlin has been the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation. The ensemble of the Moscow Kremlin has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. At the moment “The State Historical and Cultural Museum-Preserve “The Moscow Kremlin” is situated on the Kremlin’s territory.
You can have a fascinating tour across the Kremlin – visit the famous treasure-house – the Armoury Chamber. You can see the majestic ensemble of Cathedral Square and its well-known cathedrals, enter the Assumption Cathedral, Archangel’s and Annunciation Cathedrals, the Church of Laying Our Lady’s Holy Robe and the Patriarch’s Palace. You can also visit an exhibition in the Assumption belfry (“Uspenskaya zvonnitsa”).
On Ivan Square you can admire the Tsar Bell and the Tsar Cannon, famous masterpieces of the Russian casting. On Senatskaya Square you can see the building of the Arsenal, the eminent architectural monument of Moscow of Peter the Great's epoch, and the Senate – one of the best creations by famous Russian architect Matvei Kazakov. Old Russian cannons and captured arms of Patriotic War 1812 are exhibited in front of the Arsenal.
The ensemble of the Grand Kremlin Palace, the residence of Russian emperors of the XIXth century, is situated on Palace Square.