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The territory inside of the Kremlin is packed with ancient churches. One of the oldest and the most important is the Church of Assumption. It is the place where Russian Orthodox Metropolitans and Patriarchs are inaugurated and buried. The cathedral's interior is decorated with frescos painted by the famous icon painter Dionysius -- including the famous Virgin Mary fresco painted in 1660. Napoleon's armies once pillaged the cathedral and the Bolsheviks kept it closed for decades. Though there is a legend that when Hitler's armies were approaching Moscow, Stalin ordered a secret service in the Cathedral in order to prey for a rescue.
Another great place to visit inside the Kremlin is the Gem Gallery, which hosts the collection of jewelry of the Russia Imperial family. The collection features some of the world's largest diamonds, Faberge eggs, and imperial dresses.
You will also notice the Tsar Bell -- the 20-ft tall church bell -- and the 16-ft long Tsar Cannon. The bell and the cannon were made during the early 1600's when Russians were fighting against Polish-Lithuanian invaders. The bell is so heavy that it has never been put on top of a church. One of its sides is chipped off and legend has it that it was broken by Peter the Great, who got angry that the Bell didn't ring out to celebrate his victory over the Swedes at Poltava and hit the bell.
The Kremlin sits on the world-famous Red Square, right next to Russia's most recognized symbol - the beautiful St Basil's Cathedral. Ivan the Terrible ordered the construction of the cathedral after he conquered Kazan, the last remaining hold of Mongol invaders.
The most popular Russian Cruises dock in Moscow to allow their passengers to spend a few days in this wonderful ancient capital.
Moscow
Moscow has much to offer on many levels, but, perhaps, the best place to start exploring this wonderful city is in the very center -- where the famous Red Square and the Kremlin are located. The Kremlin, a massive red brick fortress, has been home to Russian rulers for as long as Russia existed. Every corner of the Kremlin, every building, every palace, every church located within it, has a fascinating story or a legend behind it. One legend says that somewhere beneath the fortress lies a secret labyrinth that leads to the library of Ivan the Terrible.The territory inside of the Kremlin is packed with ancient churches. One of the oldest and the most important is the Church of Assumption. It is the place where Russian Orthodox Metropolitans and Patriarchs are inaugurated and buried. The cathedral's interior is decorated with frescos painted by the famous icon painter Dionysius -- including the famous Virgin Mary fresco painted in 1660. Napoleon's armies once pillaged the cathedral and the Bolsheviks kept it closed for decades. Though there is a legend that when Hitler's armies were approaching Moscow, Stalin ordered a secret service in the Cathedral in order to prey for a rescue.
Another great place to visit inside the Kremlin is the Gem Gallery, which hosts the collection of jewelry of the Russia Imperial family. The collection features some of the world's largest diamonds, Faberge eggs, and imperial dresses.
You will also notice the Tsar Bell -- the 20-ft tall church bell -- and the 16-ft long Tsar Cannon. The bell and the cannon were made during the early 1600's when Russians were fighting against Polish-Lithuanian invaders. The bell is so heavy that it has never been put on top of a church. One of its sides is chipped off and legend has it that it was broken by Peter the Great, who got angry that the Bell didn't ring out to celebrate his victory over the Swedes at Poltava and hit the bell.
The Kremlin sits on the world-famous Red Square, right next to Russia's most recognized symbol - the beautiful St Basil's Cathedral. Ivan the Terrible ordered the construction of the cathedral after he conquered Kazan, the last remaining hold of Mongol invaders.
The most popular Russian Cruises dock in Moscow to allow their passengers to spend a few days in this wonderful ancient capital.
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