Богословская башня, Medieval tower in Kitay-gorod district, Moscow, Russia.
Description
Bogoslovsky Tower was a fortification in the Kitay-gorod district with thick stone walls and a rectangular base. The structure contained multiple interior levels that served storage and defensive functions throughout its frame.
History
The tower was built between 1535 and 1538 under architect Petrok Maly Fryazin as part of the Kitay-gorod defensive system. It formed one section of Moscow's expanding fortifications during the 16th century.
Culture
The tower took its name from the Church of John the Theologian located nearby, linking military defenses with sacred spaces in the district. This connection shaped how local people viewed and moved through this part of the old city.
Practical
The tower once stood at the intersection of what is now Novaya Square, serving as a strategic lookout for the eastern side of the old city. Understanding this location helps visitors picture how it once dominated the area.
Did you know?
Over the centuries, the tower evolved from a purely defensive structure into a passage gateway that served different purposes. This transformation shows how its function shifted as the city itself changed around it.
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