Многогранная башня, Former tower of Kitay-gorod wall in Moscow, Russia
The Многогранная башня was a red brick tower with a polygonal shape that formed part of the Kitay-gorod fortification wall at Staraya Square. The structure rose prominently and helped define the appearance of this medieval defensive fortification system.
The tower was constructed between 1535 and 1538 as part of the larger Kitay-gorod fortification project. It remained standing for nearly 400 years before its demolition in 1934.
The tower's name refers to its distinctive multi-sided geometric shape. Visitors can still see the ground where this structure once stood and shaped the medieval defensive architecture of the city.
You can visit the location at Staraya Square today, where an earthen mound marks the tower's foundation. The urban landscape has changed significantly, so studying historical maps helps visitors understand where the original structure stood.
Recent discussions about rebuilding did not result in a reconstruction of the tower itself, but rather in the installation of a decorative metal fence in 19th-century style. This compromise reflects how modern cities choose to acknowledge their lost heritage.
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