Troitskaya Tower, Fortified tower in Tverskoy District, Russia
The Troitskaya Tower stands at 80 meters tall in the northwestern wall of Moscow Kremlin, featuring a through-passage that overlooks Alexander Garden.
Built between 1495 and 1499 by Italian architect Aloisio da Milano, the tower served as a prison in its two-story basement during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The tower received its name in 1658 from the Troitskaya Coaching Inn, after previously being known as Rizopolozhenskaya, Znamenskaya, and Karetnaya.
The structure functions as the main entrance for visitors to the Kremlin, with access provided through the Troitsky Bridge protected by the Kutafia Tower.
In 1707, the tower underwent modifications to accommodate heavy cannons in response to potential Swedish military threats.
Location: Tverskoy District
Inception: 1495
Architects: Aloisio da Milano
Official opening: 1499
Height: 80 m
Part of: Kremlin
GPS coordinates: 55.75224,37.61460
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:52
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