Chapter 293: The Kremlin

Walking along Lenin's Mausoleum, I looked up and saw the façade of the Kremlin.

The Kremlin's tall red walls and pointed green towers holding up five-pointed stars complement the ornate St. Bassell's Cathedral not far away. It's just as bright and gorgeous.

The Kremlin is the main building on Red Square, the most prestigious historical monument of the Russian nation and one of the most beautiful works of architecture in the world.

It was first built in the mid-12th century and began to take shape in the 15th century under Ivan III, Grand Duke of Moscow, and gradually expanded.

From the middle of the 16th century it became the Tsar's palace.

In the 17th century, it gradually lost its character as a castle and became the center of Moscow.

The Kremlin is bordered by the Moscow River to the south, the Alexander Garden to the northwest, and the Red Square to the southeast, with a triangular shape and a circumference of more than 2,000 meters. More than 20 towers are scattered along the triangular palace wall, and there are 5 gate towers and arrow towers on the palace wall, which looks like a majestic fortress from afar.

The centerpiece of the palace is a series of palaces within the palace walls, which are architecturally imposing and reflect the ingenuity of the Russians throughout the ages. There are also government buildings and various museums.

The most distinctive feature is a group of tall towers with onion heads, which are decorated with white stone on a red brick wall, and are complemented by various colors such as gold, green, and a mix of yellow and red. It was designed by the famous Russian architects Barma and Bosny, and is quite similar to the style of the Eastern mosque in different styles from the ancient Gothic and Romanesque in Europe.

The Kremlin has also absorbed the essence of Western architecture, and several of its main buildings were designed by Italian designers, so the Kremlin has won universal praise for its eclectic and unique architectural art.

Among the Kremlin, the building of the Council of Ministers of the former Soviet Union, the building of the Supreme Presidium of the former Soviet Union, the Kremlin Chamber and the Grand Kremlin are the most important.

The building of the Council of Ministers of the former Soviet Union is triangular in plan, with a huge green dome and is built on a tall pedestal. Within the Kremlin walls, the Great Kremlin is a beautiful building with three columns of high windows facing the Moscow River, which is made up of the old Andreevsky Hall and the Aleksandrovsky Hall.

The Hall of Gems is distinguished by its elaborate decorations, with many spiral columns with ornate reliefs erected on the walls. On the west side of the palace is a row of chic rooms and a winter garden, with more than 600 distinctive rooms.

Sopilnaya Square is located in the center of the Kremlin and is surrounded by historical, artistic and monumental buildings.

In the center is the Great Ivan Bell Tower, 81 meters high, which was once the tallest building in Moscow. Next to the bell tower is a Tsar's Bell, which is claimed to be the largest in the world and weighs 200 tons.

A nearby 16th-century wonder is the Tsar Cannon, 5.35 meters long, 40 centimeters in caliber and weighing 40 tons, which was supposed to guard the crossing of the Moscow River and the Sbasky Gate, but was never fired.

The Kremlin is both the most magnificent imperial residence and a strong fortress, and it also treasures a large number of cultural relics. Together with Red Square, it forms the most fascinating sight in Moscow today, and it is a sight to behold for tourists from all over the world.

I love Red Square, its rich history and culture, and its magnificent architecture.

Stepping into Red Square is tantamount to stepping into the door of Russia's spiritual homeland

I walked slowly on Red Square alone. The pavement here still retains the stones of the past, and the old stone bricks have been polished smooth and uneven by the soles of people's shoes.

Walking on the old brick and stone road, I will feel myself touching the history. The ancient stone bricks seem to tell me the thrilling stories that have happened in this country.