Spasskaya Tower - the main gate of the Kremlin
The Spasskaya Tower is an integral part of Red Square and the Moscow Kremlin. The tower is the main entrance to the Kremlin, due to which it has gained great popularity among Russians and tourists from different countries. Almost everyone who has visited Red Square has a photo in their archive with the tower in the background. This majestic structure attracts the attention of everyone passing by. And it makes you raise your head and admire the majestic building.
photo of the Kremlin tower
Story
The Spasskaya Tower was founded and subsequently built in 1491 according to a design commissioned from the Italian architect Pietro Antonio Solari. The tower became the first and main defensive structure of the eastern wall. Initially, the tower was called Frolovska because of its proximity to the Church of St. Frol. Subsequently, in 1658, it was renamed Spasskaya by order of the sovereign. The reason for the renaming was the icon of the Savior Not Made by Hands. Which was installed on the towers. Unfortunately, the icon has not survived to this day, but the place where it stood remains visible to this day.
photo of a tower with an eagle
Kremlin tower
history of the tower
photo view of the facade
Description of the structure
These days, the Spasskaya Tower is a highlight of excursions around Moscow. At the base of the tower there are the front gates leading to the Moscow Kremlin. The gate is closed by a massive grille, which is raised using a huge mechanism. The tower itself is 71 meters high, with ten floors. On three of the ten floors there is a mechanism of the well-known Kremlin chimes, against the background of which, on New Year's Eve, the President of Russia speaks his message to the citizens of Russia. These watches have become one of the most famous symbols of Russia. Don’t forget to look at the fascinating article photo of Pavlovsky Posad.
appearance
Spassky chimes
Spassky chimes at night
reconstruction of the tower
Reconstruction of the tower
Throughout its history, the Spasskaya Tower has been rebuilt and completed (reconstructed) more than once. In the seventeenth century, the tower received a new look. Due to the built-on stone tent. The superstructure was designed and built under the supervision of architects Galoev and Ogurtsov. At the top of the tower there was a high spire with two main eagle. Symbol of the Russian Empire. In 1935, the eagle was removed from the spire and replaced with a red five-pointed star. In 1937, the star was replaced again by another larger star. The star also gained the ability to rotate from wind currents.
concert on red square
main gate of Russia
An interesting incident from the history of “Napoleon and the Tower”
When Napoleon ruled Moscow. It destroyed many historical and significant buildings. And when he began to destroy the Kremlin, the defenders managed to recapture the Spasskaya Tower and preserve it in its original form.
two towers at night photo
five pointed star
two towers at night
The Spasskaya Tower is the Kremlin Tower and is located between the Senate and Tsarskaya towers. If you are in Moscow, be sure to visit the famous tower. Also, if you liked the article, be sure to leave your review in the comments or subscribe to one of our channels. And receive the latest articles and photos for them.
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