Church of the Twelve Apostles, Orthodox church in Moscow Kremlin, Russia
The Church of the Twelve Apostles features five domes and stands adjacent to the Patriarch's Palace, north of the Dormition Cathedral within the Kremlin walls.
Russian craftsmen Antip Konstantinov and Bazhen Ogurtsov constructed this religious complex between 1635 and 1656 under the commission of Patriarch Nikon of Moscow.
The second floor of the building houses the Museum of Applied Arts and Russian Life from the 17th century, displaying artifacts from that period.
Visitors can access the church through the Trinity Gate, passing under an archway of ancient patriarchal gates leading to Cathedral Square.
The building survived artillery fire during the 1917 battles, with damage marks still visible on the Refectory Chamber wall and church structure.
Location: Tverskoy District
Inception: 1656
Founders: Patriarch Nikon of Moscow
Official opening: 1653
Architectural style: Russian architecture
Website: http://www.kreml.ru/ru/main/museums/patriarchal/
Operator: Музеи Московского Кремля
Part of: Kremlin
Website: http://kreml.ru/ru/main/museums/patriarchal
GPS coordinates: 55.75144,37.61715
Latest update: May 18, 2025 12:41
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