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The territory inside of Kremlin is packed with ancient churches. One of the oldest and the most important ones 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 famous icon painter Dionysius, including the famous Virgin Mary fresco painted in 1660. The Napoleon's armies pillaged the cathedral and the Bolshevik had kept it closed for decades. There is a legend that when Hitler armies were approaching Moscow, Stalin had ordered a secret service in the Cathedral to prey for the rescue.
Another great place to visit insider 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 which is a 20-feet tall church bell and the 16-feet long Tsar Cannon. The bell and the cannon were made during early 1600s when Russians were fighting against Polish-Lithuanian invaders. The bell was so heavy that it has never been lifted on a church. Actually, one of its sides is chipped off. The legend has it that it was broken by the hit of Peter the Great who got angry that the Bell didn't ring out to celebrate his victory over the Swedes at Poltava.
The Kremlin sits on the world's most famous square - Red Square, next to Russia's most recognized symbol - beautiful St Basil's Cathedral. Ivan the Terrible ordered 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 few days in this wonderful ancient capital.
Moscow
Moscow has much to offer on many levels, but, perhaps, the best place to start exploring it is in the very center of the city, from the famous Red Square and the Kremlin. The Kremlin is the massive red brick fortress that has been home to Russian rulers for as long as Russia existed. Every corner of Kremlin, every building, every palace, every church located in side has a fascinating story or a legend behind One legend says that somewhere beneath the fortress lies a secret labyrinth that leads to a library of Ivan the Terrible.The territory inside of Kremlin is packed with ancient churches. One of the oldest and the most important ones 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 famous icon painter Dionysius, including the famous Virgin Mary fresco painted in 1660. The Napoleon's armies pillaged the cathedral and the Bolshevik had kept it closed for decades. There is a legend that when Hitler armies were approaching Moscow, Stalin had ordered a secret service in the Cathedral to prey for the rescue.
Another great place to visit insider 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 which is a 20-feet tall church bell and the 16-feet long Tsar Cannon. The bell and the cannon were made during early 1600s when Russians were fighting against Polish-Lithuanian invaders. The bell was so heavy that it has never been lifted on a church. Actually, one of its sides is chipped off. The legend has it that it was broken by the hit of Peter the Great who got angry that the Bell didn't ring out to celebrate his victory over the Swedes at Poltava.
The Kremlin sits on the world's most famous square - Red Square, next to Russia's most recognized symbol - beautiful St Basil's Cathedral. Ivan the Terrible ordered 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 few days in this wonderful ancient capital.
