Kremlin and Red Square

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Russia's Kremlin and Red Square as a World Cultural Heritage in 1990.

The Kremlin is also known as the Kremlin Palace , built in 1475. Referring to Russia is a reference to the Kremlin and it has long since become the symbol of Russia, the pride of the people. Russia.

The Kremlin is located in the central area, on the left of the Moscow River, on Borovitskii Hill. In the past, the palace was the place where Tsar used to govern the dynasty. Today, the palace is still used for political purposes, is the headquarters of the Russian Government, also where the Russian Prime Minister welcomes national delegations.

The Kremlin is the symbol of Russia, the pride of the Russian people and a place not to be missed when visiting Russia.

The Kremlin is a historic fortress overlooking the Red Square, including the Kremlin palace, the Kremlin church, the Kremlin citadel and the Kremlin tower.

The Kremlin National Palace, built in 1961, also began around that time, Moscow became the center of Russia's political development and focal point. The wall surrounding the palace has a triangular shape, occupying an area of ​​2.75 thousand m2. The surrounding wall was built of red bricks and along with it there were dozens of ancient towers with pointed roofs. On the square in the center of the Kremlin is a series of churches, three of which have a close relationship with court activities and national politics. The Senate building, the office of the Russian President and important advisers are all here.

The Church of the Holy Mother went to heaven and was built in 1475 as a place to celebrate the rituals of the Tsar . Bao Hy church is plated with gold roof, so it is also called " golden roof ". On the Kremlin wall, there are 20 watchtower towers, among them there is a tower with a famous clock that takes the standard time for Russia. East is the famous Savior tower 70 meters high.

Splendid looks, flowers in the Kremlin

The Kremlin is known as one of the most mysterious areas in Russia. Visitors are also allowed to visit the electricity campus and the museum, the cathedral, but not to the government's secret agencies. In particular, there are many tunnels built in the ancient times, but it is still unclear why. It is not too much to say that the Kremlin is one of the great buildings - a wonder - a strong "impregnable" fortress of Russia.

If Moscow is the heart of Russia, Red Square is the center of Moscow and of Russia. Because from this square the main streets of Moscow radiate in the direction to become major highways outside the capital. Not only that, this center is also the focus of many legendary buildings, associated with the great Russian calendar.
The current Red Square area is originally wooden houses. In order to avoid fires, King Ivan III ordered the demolition to build a market at the end of the 15th century. There were many commercial activities, so the original square was called the Commercial Square. Then, through many name changes, the Red Square name was officially used until now.

Anyone who first sees Red Square thinks the origin of this name comes from the redness of the surrounding bricks. However, most people think that it is derived from the Russian name " krasnaya" which means red, but in the old Slava language it means beautiful. Indeed, Red Square is truly a masterpiece of architecture and is home to many of the most artistic works in Moscow.

Red Square is also the place where many historical events take place, from the coronation of Russian Tsar to official and public ceremonies of all later Russian authorities. One of the two biggest and most special parade ceremonies in world history took place here in 1941, when Moscow was besieged by German troops. Soviet troops and volunteer soldiers from countries living in Russia went straight from the Red Square to the front, starting the Great Patriotic War of the Russian people. The War lasted for 1,418 days and nights with hundreds, thousands of big, small, extremely fierce battles . The second parade in 1945 celebrated the fascist victory.

With great historical values ​​as well as outstanding architectural values, the Kremlin and Red Square have been recognized as World Cultural Heritage in 1990.