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Saint Basil's Cathedral. Coordinates: 55°45′9″N 37°37′23″E. 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.
St Basil’s Cathedral. Moscow, Moscow, Russia. St Basil’s Cathedral is a magnificent 16th century ecclesiastical creation of Ivan the Terrible, built in celebration of a military victory.
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Apr 12, 2024 · Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed in Moscow, 1554–60. 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.
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Feb 2, 2019 · Saint Basil’s Cathedral is a church located on Moscow’s Red Square and is one of Russia’s most recognizable landmarks. The building of the church was commissioned by Tsar Ivan the Terrible during the 16th century and was intended to serve as a votive offering for his victories over the Muslim khanates of Kazan and Astrakhan.
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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.
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. Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow is a proud survivor of the city's tumultuous history.
The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, 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. The building, now a museum, is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat, or Pokrovsky Cathedral.
