Blagoveshenskaya Tower

Blagoveshenskaya Tower is a stone fortified structure built within the walls of the Moscow Kremlin near Tverskaya Street, featuring loopholes and thick defensive walls. The tower forms part of the connected defensive structures that together surrounded the historical fortress.

The tower was built in 1487 during Ivan III's reign and was from the start a key part of the Kremlin's defense system. It survived centuries of change and conflict while keeping its original form.

The tower's name refers to the Annunciation, reflecting its connection to Russian Orthodox tradition. The structure demonstrates how medieval Moscow craftspeople used stone and masonry to protect important sites.

The tower is accessible during regular Kremlin opening hours and can be viewed from the outside without additional tickets. Visitors should expect rough cobblestones and uneven paths in the surrounding area.

From its height, the tower offers views over the surrounding areas of the Kremlin, which made it a valuable observation point in earlier times. The original loopholes remain visible, showing how defenders once monitored the grounds.

Location: Tverskoy District

Inception: 1487

Part of: Kremlin

GPS coordinates: 55.74872,37.61519

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44