Nikitskaya Tower, Defense tower at Tula Kremlin, Russia.
The Nikitskaya Tower stands as a rectangular brick structure with multiple levels, featuring defensive elements within the Tula Kremlin fortification system.
Built between 1514 and 1521, the Nikitskaya Tower formed part of the stone fortress that replaced an earlier wooden structure under Tsar Vasily III.
The tower received its name from the neighboring Church of Saint Nicholas, reflecting the religious connections prevalent in Russian military architecture.
Visitors can access the tower through guided tours of the Tula Kremlin complex, which operates daily and includes informational displays about the fortification.
The Nikitskaya Tower withstood multiple sieges, including the 1552 attack by Crimean Khan Devlet I Giray during Ivan IV's Kazan campaign.
Location: Tula
Part of: Tula Kremlin
GPS coordinates: 54.19351,37.62121
Latest update: March 14, 2025 17:46
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