St. Basil's Cathedral

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The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, commonly known as Saint Basil's Cathedral, is a church in Red Square in Moscow, Russia and is one of the most popular symbols of the country.

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Greg Smith

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The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, commonly known as Saint Basil's Cathedral, is a church in Red Square in Moscow, Russia and is one of the most popular symbols of the country.

The Roof Construction and History of St Basils Cathedral
The roofing experts at Kidd Roof explain the architecture and building methods used to construct the St Basils Cathedral in Russia. Read more here!
https://www.kiddroof.com/roof-construction-st-basils-cathedral/
8 facts about Russia’s best-known church – St. Basil’s Cathedral - Russia Beyond
On July 12, one of Moscow’s best known and most photographed sights – St. Basil’s Cathedral – marks its 455th birthday. Here are eight interesting facts about the cathedral and its history that you may not know.
https://www.rbth.com/arts/2016/07/12/8-facts-about-russias-best-known-church-st-basils-cathedral_611023
St Basil's Cathedral | Moscow, Russia Attractions - Lonely Planet
At the southern end of Red Square stands the icon of Russia: St Basil's Cathedral. This crazy confusion of colours, patterns and shapes is the c
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/russia/moscow/attractions/st-basils-cathedral/a/poi-sig/373447/360429
St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Russia - Russia Travel Guide
Travel to Russia to see St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Russia. St. Basil’s Cathedral is Moscow’s most famous artistic work of architecture set in the romantic Red Square.
https://www.travelallrussia.com/st-basil-moscow
Saint Basil´s Cathedral | Architectuul
The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed (Russian: Собор Василия Блаженного), commonly known as Saint Basil's Cathedral, Kremlin, is a former church in Red Square in Moscow, Russia. The building, now a museum, is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Blessed Vir
http://architectuul.com/architecture/saint-basil-s-cathedral
St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow. Visits, tickets and schedules
St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow is definitely a must-go visit in the Russian capital. The entrance costs 500 rubles.
https://russiable.com/basils-cathedral-moscow-visits-tickets-schedules/
St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square, Moscow
St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square is Moscow's most famous tourist attraction. Visitor information and history for St. Basil's Cathedral and other sights on Moscow's Red Square.
http://www.moscow.info/red-square/st-basils-cathedral.aspx
12 Facts About Saint Basil’s Cathedral | Mental Floss
The brilliant colors for which the cathedral is known weren't part of the original design.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/76266/12-facts-about-saint-basils-cathedral
St Basil’s cathedral
St Basil's Cathedral was built in the 16th century by order of Ivan the Terrible. Since then it has fascinated travelers coming to Moscow. Some found it bizarre; others were entranced by its unusual beauty. Many legends have been told about it: that the cruel Russian tsar had th
https://bridgetomoscow.com/st-basils-cathedral
St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow - TripAdvisor
St Basils is in the famous Red Square in Moscow. We went in 6th January 2019 when it was covered in a blanket of snow. It is an amazing Cathedral.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g298484-d300367-Reviews-St_Basil_s_Cathedral-Moscow_Central_Russia.html
Inside St Basil's Cathedral - YouTube
The interior of the most famous church in Russia is much smaller than one would imagine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qkOwyvQ4bE
Saint Basil's Cathedral - Wikipedia
The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed (Russian: собо́р Васи́лия Блаже́нного, Sobor Vasiliya Blazhennovo), commonly known as Saint Basil's Cathedral, is a church in Red Square in Moscow, Russia and is one of the most popular symbols of the country. The building, now a museum, is off
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Basil's_Cathedral

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Cathedral of the Intercession of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat
Собор Покрова Пресвятой Богородицы, что на Рву (Russian)
Saint Basil's Cathedral as viewed from Red Square
Religion
Affiliation	Russian Orthodox Church
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	State Historical Museum with church services restored since 1991
Year consecrated	12 July 1561; 462 years ago (1561-07-12)^{[citation needed]}
Status	Active
Location
Location	Red Square, Moscow, Russia
Shown within Central Moscow
Geographic coordinates	55°45′9″N 37°37′23″E / 55.75250°N 37.62306°E / 55.75250; 37.62306
Architecture
Architect(s)	Ivan Barma and Postnik Yakovlev^[1]
Type	Church
Groundbreaking	1555 (1555)
Specifications
Height (max)	47.5 metres (156 ft)^[2]
Dome(s)	10
Dome height (inner)	ff
Spire(s)	2
Materials
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Type	Cultural
Criteria	i, ii, iv, vi
Designated	1990 (14th session)
Part of	Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow
Reference no.	545
Region	Europe


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Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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The Roof Construction and History of St Basils Cathedral
The roofing experts at Kidd Roof explain the architecture and building methods used to construct the St Basils Cathedral in Russia. Read more here!
https://www.kiddroof.com/roof-construction-st-basils-cathedral/
8 facts about Russia’s best-known church – St. Basil’s Cathedral - Russia Beyond
On July 12, one of Moscow’s best known and most photographed sights – St. Basil’s Cathedral – marks its 455th birthday. Here are eight interesting facts about the cathedral and its history that you may not know.
https://www.rbth.com/arts/2016/07/12/8-facts-about-russias-best-known-church-st-basils-cathedral_611023
St Basil's Cathedral | Moscow, Russia Attractions - Lonely Planet
At the southern end of Red Square stands the icon of Russia: St Basil's Cathedral. This crazy confusion of colours, patterns and shapes is the c
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/russia/moscow/attractions/st-basils-cathedral/a/poi-sig/373447/360429
St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Russia - Russia Travel Guide
Travel to Russia to see St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Russia. St. Basil’s Cathedral is Moscow’s most famous artistic work of architecture set in the romantic Red Square.
https://www.travelallrussia.com/st-basil-moscow
Saint Basil´s Cathedral | Architectuul
The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed (Russian: Собор Василия Блаженного), commonly known as Saint Basil's Cathedral, Kremlin, is a former church in Red Square in Moscow, Russia. The building, now a museum, is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Blessed Vir
http://architectuul.com/architecture/saint-basil-s-cathedral
St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow. Visits, tickets and schedules
St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow is definitely a must-go visit in the Russian capital. The entrance costs 500 rubles.
https://russiable.com/basils-cathedral-moscow-visits-tickets-schedules/
St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square, Moscow
St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square is Moscow's most famous tourist attraction. Visitor information and history for St. Basil's Cathedral and other sights on Moscow's Red Square.
http://www.moscow.info/red-square/st-basils-cathedral.aspx
12 Facts About Saint Basil’s Cathedral | Mental Floss
The brilliant colors for which the cathedral is known weren't part of the original design.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/76266/12-facts-about-saint-basils-cathedral
St Basil’s cathedral
St Basil's Cathedral was built in the 16th century by order of Ivan the Terrible. Since then it has fascinated travelers coming to Moscow. Some found it bizarre; others were entranced by its unusual beauty. Many legends have been told about it: that the cruel Russian tsar had th
https://bridgetomoscow.com/st-basils-cathedral
St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow - TripAdvisor
St Basils is in the famous Red Square in Moscow. We went in 6th January 2019 when it was covered in a blanket of snow. It is an amazing Cathedral.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g298484-d300367-Reviews-St_Basil_s_Cathedral-Moscow_Central_Russia.html
Inside St Basil's Cathedral - YouTube
The interior of the most famous church in Russia is much smaller than one would imagine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qkOwyvQ4bE
Saint Basil's Cathedral - Wikipedia
The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed (Russian: собо́р Васи́лия Блаже́нного, Sobor Vasiliya Blazhennovo), commonly known as Saint Basil's Cathedral, is a church in Red Square in Moscow, Russia and is one of the most popular symbols of the country. The building, now a museum, is off
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Basil's_Cathedral

Cathedral of the Intercession of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat
Собор Покрова Пресвятой Богородицы, что на Рву (Russian)
Saint Basil's Cathedral as viewed from Red Square
Religion
Affiliation	Russian Orthodox Church
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	State Historical Museum with church services restored since 1991
Year consecrated	12 July 1561; 462 years ago (1561-07-12)^{[citation needed]}
Status	Active
Location
Location	Red Square, Moscow, Russia
Shown within Central Moscow
Geographic coordinates	55°45′9″N 37°37′23″E / 55.75250°N 37.62306°E / 55.75250; 37.62306
Architecture
Architect(s)	Ivan Barma and Postnik Yakovlev^[1]
Type	Church
Groundbreaking	1555 (1555)
Specifications
Height (max)	47.5 metres (156 ft)^[2]
Dome(s)	10
Dome height (inner)	ff
Spire(s)	2
Materials
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Type	Cultural
Criteria	i, ii, iv, vi
Designated	1990 (14th session)
Part of	Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow
Reference no.	545
Region	Europe


Website
en.shm.ru

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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