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   The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed (Russian: Собо́р Васи́лия Блаже́нного, romanized: Sobór Vasíliya Blazhénnogo), commonly known as Saint Basil's Cathedral, is an Orthodox church in Red Square of Moscow, and is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia.

   • Status: Active
   • Affiliation: Russian Orthodox Church

   • Year consecrated: 12 July 1561; 462 years ago
   • Ecclesiastical or organizational status: State Historical Museum with church services since 1991

3. www.britannica.com › topic › Saint-Basil-the-BlessedSaint Basil the Blessed | Miracle Worker, Miracle of Moscow ...

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   Apr 12, 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. The church was dedicated to the protection and intercession of the Virgin, but it came.

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5. www.historyhit.com › locations › st-basils-cathedralSt Basil’s Cathedral - History and Facts | History Hit

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   Nov 24, 2020 · About St Basil’s Cathedral. 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.

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6. whc.unesco.org › en › listKremlin and Red Square, Moscow - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   Red Square, closely associated with the Kremlin, lies beneath its east wall. At its south end is the famous Pokrovski Cathedral (Cathedral of St Basil the Blessed), one of the most beautiful monuments of Old Russian church architecture, erected in 1555–1560 to commemorate the victory of Ivan the Terrible over the Kazan Khanate.

7. www.themoscowtimes.com › 2022/01/17 › architecturalArchitectural Treasures of Moscow: St. Basil's Cathedral

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   Jan 17, 2022 · This magnificent church on Red Square is a symbol of Moscow and Russia. Jan 17, 2022 - 04:05 pm. In 2021 St. Basil’s Cathedral celebrated its 460th birthday. It was built by order of...

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   What does St Basil's Cathedral look like?

   • 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 was originally constructed in 1555, under the orders of Tsar Ivan IV (also known as Ivan the Terrible).

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   Where is St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow?

   • These iconic sites occupy the heart of the Russian nation. Even those who’ve never been to Moscow recognize the colorful domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral, which sits on Red Square below the ramparts of the Kremlin.

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   Why is St Basil's a cathedral?

   • Built first as a church (Trinity Church) and then elevated to the status of a cathedral a few decades later, St. Basil’s was a commemorative monument to the victories of Ivan IV (r. grand prince of Moscow 1533-1547; tsar of all Rus’ 1547-1584) in the Russo-Kazan Wars of 1552.

   St. Basil’s Cathedral: Medieval Russia’s Iconic Building

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   Is St Basil's Cathedral a masterpiece of Orthodox art?

   • St. Basil's Cathedral, considered a masterpiece of Orthodox art, overlooks Moscow's famous Red Square. The 16th-century St. Basil’s Cathedral was built by Ivan the Terrible (Tsar Ivan IV) to commemorate his victory over the Tartar Mongols. The interior is rich with painted walls and icons from different periods of the church’s long history.

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9. www.medievalists.net › 2021 › 05St. Basil’s Cathedral: Medieval Russia’s Iconic Building

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   May 29, 2021 · Situated in the heart of Moscow’s historic Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral is perhaps one of the most iconic buildings in Russia. The structure exhibits an unprecedented architectural complexity and a decorative scheme drawn from various artistic traditions.

10. www.nationalgeographic.com › kremlin-red-squareHistory of Moscow's Kremlin and Red Square - National Geographic

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    May 16, 2018 · St. Basil's Cathedral, considered a masterpiece of Orthodox art, overlooks Moscow's famous Red Square. Photography W. Buss, Photolibrary. The 16th-century St. Basil’s Cathedral...