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While any fortress or citadel is a kremlin, THE Kremlin (with a
capital K) is a landmark of the Moscow skyline. Once the Czars'
pied-a-terre in Moscow, it is now the seat of power for the Russian
presidency. It's easy to get caught up in the twenty towers walled
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Spasskaya Tower is the most famous of the Kremlin towers, built by an
Italian architect and sitting at the main entrance, it's one of the
best towers to climb. Its giant clock, star at the top (courtesy of
the Soviets), and Renaissance architecture makes for great views...
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There are three major cathedrals within the Kremlin, each with its own
specific purpose. The Cathedral of the Dormition (also known as the
Cathedral of the Assumption) is the one with five domes and was the
site for the coronations and marriages of the Tsars of Russia.
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The Cathedral of the Annunciation is the second of the Kremlin's three
houses of the cloth. Connected to the Tsar's own personal chambers,
this was where members of the royal family were baptized and attended
private Orthodox services. This church, which has the most gold...
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The Oruzheyaya Palata (the Armoury) is the jewel-box of the Kremlin
and houses collections of the Russian State and Church. This is one of
the most overrun places in the Kremlin (speaking in terms of tourism),
so you will receive a specific time to visit on your ticket. When...
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The Oruzheyaya Palata (the Armoury) is the jewel-box of the Kremlin
and houses collections of the Russian State and Church. This is one of
the most overrun places in the Kremlin (speaking in terms of tourism),
so you will receive a specific time to visit on your ticket. When...
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The Russian translation of Kremlin is citadel. It's earned the honor of being one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The fortress is a historical symbol and an architecture marvel. It's known as the official residence of the Russian president and the place of official ceremonies. The complex...
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May 7, 2008
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One thing every tourist should do before leaving Moscow is to take a walk around the outer walls of the triangular Kremlin complex. We did this on a rainy afternoon and still enjoyed ourselves. We started in Red Square, taking in the solemnity of Lenin’s Mausoleum on the one side and the...
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Globetrotter
May 7, 2008
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On another day we again attempted to purchase a ticket to the Armoury and were successful on this occasion. We spent a rainy morning gazing at enormous royal sleighs and carriages, including the sleigh Empress Elizabeth rode from St. Petersburg to Moscow for her coronation, pulled by 23 horses...
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May 7, 2008
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After seeing the cathedrals, we got to see a bit more of the Kremlin grounds, albeit a severely restricted area. Acceptable walking areas were marked on the ground with crosswalk-style white stripes. Should you have the audacity to wander outside of these lines, as several clueless tourists did...
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May 7, 2008
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Visiting the Kremlin can be a lengthy process, particularly because the line often stretches to unbelievable proportions. When we finally reached the ticket booth, we requested a ticket to the Armoury as well, but the woman behind the counter refused to sell us one. We still have no idea why....
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The word Kremlin means stronghold or citadel. Until the 16th century most of the city was inside the Kremlin walls which were one of the most fortified in Europe and the enemy had never captured them. Inside the Kremlin there is a mixture of buildings, one of them hosting offices from the soviet...
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