- Saint Basils Cathedral - Wikipedia
The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed (Russian: Собор Василия Блаженного, romanized: Sobor Vasiliya Blazhennogo), known in English as Saint Basil's Cathedral, is an Orthodox church in Red Square of Moscow, and is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia
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St Basil’s Cathedral is a strikingly ornate red brick building bordering Moscow’s Red Square and crowned with several vividly coloured domes, which bear a striking resemblance in shape to flames licking at the sky
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In more specific terms, it is located in the immensely famous Red Square of the city and is near some of the other most famous sites in the city For instance, it is situated near the Kremlin and Lenin’s Mausoleum
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Located in the northern part of Red Square, the one-domed cathedral, adorned with four tiers of keeled kokoshniks, is an example of Russian architecture of the first half of the 17th century However, the Kazan Cathedral is not a true monument of antiquity, but a reconstructed temple
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Saint Basil's Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat, or simply the Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, stands in the heart of Moscow, on the Red Square It is an iconic symbol of Russia, famous for its vibrant, onion-shaped domes and intricate designs
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St Basil’s Cathedral is a Christian church located in the Russian capital of Moscow, right in the most famous square in the city referred to as the “ Red Square ” It’s one of the 12 monumental buildings located on the square
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The cathedral stands on the Red Square, facing the Ivory Gate Chapel The St Basil's Cathedral history started in 1555 by the order of Ivan IV ("Ivan the Terrible") in celebration of the defeat of Kazan, the last remaining grip of the Mongol Empire on European lands
- St. Basil‘s Cathedral: A Masterpiece of Russian Architecture
Rising majestically from the southwest corner of Moscow‘s Red Square, the colorful domes and spires of St Basil‘s Cathedral are an unforgettable sight Officially named the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat, this masterpiece of Russian architecture has a fascinating history stretching back over four and a
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