St. Basil’s Cathedral is a votive church built in the 16th century by order of Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible. Basil's Cathedral Interior (6835029078).jpg 3,456 × 5,184; 4.76 MB Looking up inside the onion domes in St. Deep niches-recesses  were used as warehouses. IT was built from 1555-61 on orders from Ivan the Terrible and commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. Laika ac St. Tw… Basil - panoramio.jpg 1,600 × 1,200; 567 KB Moscou.- Eight small churches devoted to the small victories of the Kazan campaign surround the main one, the tent-roofed church in the centre is a memorial of the final victory over Kazan, which happened on the Day of Intercession. I worked as a tourist guide in Moscow and other Russian cities for several years. Churches and galleries are on a single basement consisting of several rooms.

Basil’s Cathedral is open every day. Two other churches were built over the graves of two Russian saints, St. The original Trinity Church burnt down in 1583 and was refitted by 1593. Although popularly known as Saint Basil’s Cathedral, the actual name of the church is the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Virgin by the Moat. Basil the Blessed and Ivan the Blissed. I expressly accept to receive the newsletter, and agree to itinari itinari is a leading online platform for curious travelers from all countries. The onion domes of St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow are a riot of colour.

Subscribe to our monthly inspiration newsletter.I’d like to receive the itinari.com newsletter. Wealthy citizens also brought here their property.A great deal of controversy is about the builders of St. Basil’s Cathedral.In the construction of the cathedral used various kinds of bricks (for different elements of design and decor). The cathedral was built to honour the capture of Kazan, the capital of the powerful Khanate of Kazan. Even during the early days of the church, the structur…

The church was named as such to commemorate the capture of Kazan, which occurred on the Feast of the Intercession of the Virgin in 1552. There are icons of the Pokrovsky Cathedral In the basement.Under the tent and under the windows some fragments of a fresco inscriptions were found.

Previously, these facilities were not available to parishioners.

St. Basils Cathedral from Inside The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, commonly known as Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Kremlin, is a former church in Red Square in Moscow, Russia. In 1990, after a long period of silence , they had began to be in use again .Some of the rooms and galleries are closed glass doors.The Dome of the Church of St. Nicholas VelikoretskyOne of the three portals in the central church. He made a vow to have a church built if his military campaign against Kazan Khan was successful. The letters of the lower belt are 98 cm, the upper – 56 cm.The Modern Pokrovsky Cathedral bell tower was built on the site of the ancient belfry. Only in the late 1950s. He was so delighted by how the building turned out, standing like a circus tent across Red Square from the Kremlin's gates, that there are (probably false) rumors he had its archit… The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, commonly known as Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Kremlin, is a former church in Red Square in Moscow, Russia. Our passionate local editors unveil for them the best kept spots. I wonder… if Westerners could see more of this, listen to music of Russia’s composers, read her literature and poetry, see her ethnic diversity and culture, look closely at the faces of her people, read her history for last millenium, would we get along better…? All over the world. Originally, the cathedral was named the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the MoatRussian: Sobor Pokrova Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy na Rvu or Собор Покрова Пресвятой Богородицы на Рву. During the second half of the XVII century  old belfry dilapidated and fallen into disrepair .

Decorated with multicolored enamel. Basil’s Cathedral consists of nine churches on the same foundation.There is no basements Pokrovsky Cathedral. The ninth sanctuary, dedicated to Basil Fool for Christ (the 1460s–1552), was added in 1588 next to the north-eastern sanctuary of the Three Patriarchs. Small bulbous head with eight-pointed cross completes the tent .

The inscription is located in five tiers. Thus, St Basil’ Cathedral history starts in the mid-16th century, during the reign of Ivan the Terrible. Before I set out to visit St. Basil’s Cathedral, I did my homework. For a long time the letters were hidden under layers of oil paints. I get inspiration visiting new places and like sharing it with others.Get more! A complicated system of labyrinths connects small churches and exhibition cases where history, beauty and religion are combined.I live in Moscow. I am passionate about travelling, history, nature and architecture.

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