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Coordinates: 55°45′9″N 37°37′23″E. The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed (Russian: Собо́р Васи́лия Блаже́нного, tr. 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.
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- Russian Orthodox Church
- 12 July 1561; 462 years ago
- State Historical Museum with church services since 1991
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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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 Ivan...
Aug 30, 2021 · St. Basil’s Cathedral Architecture Guide: History of St. Basil's Cathedral. Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Aug 30, 2021 • 4 min read. Learn about the history and construction of the colorful St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow.
Mar 23, 2020 · Want to visit St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow? Here's a complete guide for visitors with information about opening hours, history and facts.
Location of Saint Basil's Cathedral on the map of Moscow. Find out where it is and what the closest landmarks are on our interactive map.
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.
