Зарайский кремль, Historical museum in Zaraysk, Russia
The Zaraysk Kremlin Museum occupies a rectangular fortified citadel with seven watch towers and thick limestone walls reaching nine meters in height.
Built between 1528 and 1531 under Vasili III of Moscow, the fortress protected the region from Crimean Tatar attacks until its final documented assault in 1673.
The museum collection displays artifacts from Russia, Western Europe, China, and Japan, illustrating the historical trading connections of the region.
Located between Moscow and Ryazan, the museum complex features educational programs and guided tours through its historical buildings and fortification structures.
The fortress incorporates four twelve-sided corner towers and specialized gates designed for artillery defense, following traditional Russian fortification techniques.
Location: Moscow Oblast
Inception: 1918
Phone: +74966625615
Email: museumzaraysk@yandex.ru
Website: http://museumzaraysk.ru
GPS coordinates: 54.75833,38.87639
Latest update: March 14, 2025 11:10
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