Kremlin (Moskovksy Kreml') Overview
The Kremlin (literally 'fortified town') is a walled fortress dating back to the founding of Moscow in 1147, when it was erected above the Neglina and Moskva rivers. From 1276 to 1712, it was the seat of government for the grand princes and tsars of Russia, and from 1917 onwards it has been the seat of power for the Communist government. The heart of the Kremlin centers around Cathedral Square, which is surrounded by several important churches, including the Cathedral of the Assumption, the Cathedral of the Archangel and the Cathedral of the Annunciation. The redbrick walls and towers house many other historic sights, including the Armoury Museum, the State Diamond Fund, the Patriarch's Palace, the Tsar Cannon and the Tsar Bell.
Air: Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport. Rail: Train: Kiev Station. Underground: Biblioteka imeni Lenina or Aleksandrovski Sad. Road: Trolleybus: Public services. Car: M1 (from Minsk); M2 (from Kiev); M7 (from Nizhny Novgorod); M9 (from Riga); M10 (from St Petersburg). Then, Moskovskaya Koltsevaya Avtomobilnaya Doroga (Moscow ring road surrounding the city).
Contact Addresses
The State Historical-cultural Museum-preserve, Moscow Kremlin, Moscow 103073, Russian Federation
Tel: (095) 202 6649 or 202 3832
Website: www.kremlin.museum.ru
Location
Russian Federation
,
Moscow
| Russia Attraction Guides: |
|
|
Related Russia Content
The Columbus World Travel Guide has been published for 26 years and is sold in over 90 countries worldwide.
Word Travels is a comprehensive travel guide covering hundreds of cities and holiday resorts in more than 125 countries.
Russia Airport Guides:
|
Russia City Guides:
|
Available Tours to Russia:
|
|
