Beklemishevskaya Tower
Beklemishevskaya Tower, Fortified tower at Moscow Kremlin, Russia
The Beklemishevskaya Tower rises 46.2 meters tall on the southeastern corner of Moscow Kremlin, featuring narrow windows and an octagonal upper section with louvers.
Marco Ruffo constructed this defensive structure in 1487 as part of the Kremlin fortification system, naming it after the boyar Ivan Bersen-Beklemishev whose house stood nearby.
The tower represents the integration of Italian Renaissance architectural elements into Russian military construction during the late 15th century Moscow fortification expansion.
Visitors can observe the tower during regular Moscow Kremlin operating hours, with guided tours available that explain its defensive features and architectural elements.
The tower contains a specialized underground vault designed to detect potential enemies attempting to tunnel beneath the Kremlin walls.
Location: Tverskoy District
Inception: 1487
Height: 46.2 m
Part of: Kremlin
GPS coordinates: 55.74864,37.62419
Latest update: May 24, 2025 08:44
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