Saint Basil's Cathedral - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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 …
St Basil’s Cathedral - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBNov 24, 2020 · 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.
St. Basil‘s Cathedral: A Masterpiece of Russian Architecture
WEBMay 27, 2024 · 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 ...
Architectural Treasures of Moscow: St. Basil's Cathedral
WEBJan 17, 2022 · St. Basil’s chapel is the only chapel in the cathedral that is heated, and services are held here all year round. Andrey Gordeyev for MT. The chapel of St. Basil was added to the...
The mysterious origins of Moscow’s multicolored landmark
WEBDec 1, 2020 · Today, Saint Basil’s, officially known as Pokrovsky Cathedral, stands as a series of red brick chapels encircling the largest, central form. Each chapel is topped with a vibrantly colored...
Saint Basil's Cathedral
WEBThe largest national museum in Russia with priceless exhibits of archeology, numismatics, houseware, weapons and works of decorative and applied art. Saint Basil's Cathedral. The cathedral, which became the symbol of Russia. 10 churches in one. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Saint Basil the Blessed | Miracle Worker, Miracle of Moscow ...
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Saint Basil the Blessed, church constructed on Red Square in Moscow between 1554 and 1560 by Tsar Ivan IV (the Terrible), as a votive offering for his military victories over the khanates of Kazan and Astrakhan.
Saint Basil's Cathedral - Opening times, prices & location
WEBSaint Basil's Cathedral. Built in the mid-16th century under Ivan the Terrible, St Basil's Cathedral is the symbol of Moscow and, often of Russia as a whole. Its brightly coloured, exquisitely carved architecture is the stuff of fairytales.
8 facts about Russia’s best-known church – St. Basil’s Cathedral
WEBOn July 12, one of Moscow’s best known and most photographed sights – St. Basil’s Cathedral – marks its 455th birthday. Here are eight interesting facts about the cathedral and its...
St Basil's Cathedral | Moscow, Russia - Lonely Planet
WEBAt the southern end of Red Square stands the icon of Russia: St Basil’s Cathedral. This crazy confusion of colours, patterns and shapes is the culmination of a style that is unique to Russian architecture.
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