Nabatnaya Tower, Fortified tower in Moscow Kremlin, Russia
The Nabatnaya Tower rises 38 meters high on the southeastern section of the Moscow Kremlin wall, featuring a bell mounting structure at its peak.
Built in 1495, the tower contained a 2.45-ton bell cast by Feodor Dmitriev in 1680 and later recast by Ivan Motorin in 1714.
The tower name derives from the Russian word 'nabat' meaning alarm, reflecting its function as a warning system for Moscow citizens.
The tower served as a monitoring post where guards observed the surroundings for signs of fire or potential threats to the city.
Following the Moscow Plague Riot of 1771, Catherine the Great ordered the removal of the bell's tongue, silencing it for three decades.
Location: Tverskoy District
Inception: 1495
Height: 38 m
Part of: Kremlin
GPS coordinates: 55.75156,37.62317
Latest update: May 12, 2025 22:46
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