Borovitskaya Tower, Gate tower at Moscow Kremlin, Russia
The Borovitskaya Tower reaches 54 meters in height and features a distinctive stepped design with multiple tiers crowned by a ruby star.
Italian architect Pietro Antonio Solari constructed the tower in 1490 during the transformation of the Kremlin from white stone to red brick.
The tower received its name from the ancient pine forest that covered the Borovitsky Hill where Moscow was founded in the 12th century.
The Borovitskaya Tower contains the only active entrance gates to the Kremlin, serving as the passage for the presidential motorcade and Armoury visitors.
During the French invasion of 1812, explosions damaged the tower's spire, leading to its reconstruction between 1816 and 1819 by architect Bove.
Location: Tverskoy District
Inception: 1490
Part of: Kremlin
GPS coordinates: 55.74891,37.61254
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:20
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