Cathedral of the Archangel, Orthodox cathedral in Moscow Kremlin, Russia
The Cathedral of the Archangel rises in Cathedral Square with five gilded domes, white limestone portals, and Renaissance-influenced exterior decorations against the Moscow skyline.
Between 1505 and 1508, Italian architect Aloisio the New constructed this cathedral, replacing a previous white stone church built in 1333 by Ivan Kalita.
The cathedral contains 54 tombs of Russian rulers, including Ivan the Terrible and Dmitry Donskoy, making it the principal burial place for Moscow princes until 1712.
Visitors can access the cathedral through the Moscow Kremlin Museums complex, which requires an entrance ticket and security check at the Kremlin's main entrance.
The cathedral combines Italian Renaissance elements with Russian architectural traditions, featuring white stone carvings and semi-circular niches not found in other Kremlin structures.
Location: Tverskoy District
Inception: 16 century
Architects: Aloisio the New
Architectural style: Russian architecture
Made from material: brick
Part of: Kremlin
Website: http://kreml.ru/en/museums/archangel
GPS coordinates: 55.75028,37.61778
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43
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