St Basil's the Blessed, Moscow
Posted by: Pagenz
N 55° 45.158 E 037° 37.382
37U E 413576 N 6179407
The iconic church of Red Square. Its beautiful onion domes and bright colours is recognisable anywhere.
Waymark Code: WM5ARJ
Location: Russia
Date Posted: 12/08/2008
Views: 62
Founded by Ivan the Terrible in 1554, the building is actually a collection of nine separate chapels. The interior is a stunning example of medieval painted walls, beautiful icons and fine woodwork.
St Basil's true name is the Cathedral of Intercesssion of the Virgin on the Moat, but I personally like it common name better.
The remarkable exterior is dominated by the onion domes with their individual designs and colours.
City, State or City, Country: Moscow, Russia
Year Built: 1554
Architect: Postnik Yakovlev
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