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The Church of the Ascension was built in 1532 on the imperial estate of Kolomenskoye, near Moscow, to celebrate the birth of the prince who was to become Tsar Ivan IV ('the Terrible').
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The church stands on the Dyakovo hill, located southwest from the Kolomenskoye hill. The church has five tent-like structures, and was probably constructed around 1547, reputedly by architect Postnik Yakovlev , the author of Saint Basil's Cathedral on the Red Square .
The Church of the Ascension in Kolomenskoye represents an innovative design in the architecture of Russian Orthodox churches. It is one of the first stone churches in that tradition with a tent roof. The tower rises 41 meters from an octagonal base.
Nov 24, 2020 · The Church of the Ascension was consecrated on 3 September 1532 and was revolutionary for its time. Kolomenskoye, where it stands, was a former royal estate. Unlike other Russian churches of the time, this was probably built by Italian architects – masters of their trade.
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It seems clear, however, that the soaring central tower is derived from a remarkable predecessor, the early 16th-century Church of the Ascension at Kolomenskoye, one of the few Russian sites on...
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Jun 30, 2023 · The tented roof of the Church of the Ascension at Kolomenskoye gave rise to a distinctive trend in church architecture, remarkable examples of which range from St. Basil’s Cathedral on Red Square in Moscow to Russian 20th century belltowers and churches.
Jan 4, 2019 · Situated in the picturesque Kolomenskoye estate is the Church of the Ascension, a 16th century holy landmark. “Beginning from the 15th century, Kolomenskoye served as a summer country residence for the Grand Dukes of Moscow and Russian Tsars.
