Terem Palace, Royal palace in Kremlin, Moscow, Russia
Description
Terem Palace is a five-story building in Moscow's Kremlin featuring carved wooden frames around the windows, copper roofs, and eleven domes set on slender bases. The domes are topped with multicolored tiles that create a distinctive silhouette when viewed from outside.
History
The palace was built in 1635 under Michael I, the first Romanov tsar, while incorporating sections from earlier structures dating to Vasily III and Ivan IV. This combination of older and newer construction methods shaped how the building evolved over time.
Culture
The palace displays ornate wooden window frames and decorative tilework that define the Uzorochye style, shaping how visitors experience the interior spaces today. These details reflect the tastes and craftsmanship that defined royal living during that period.
Practical
Entering the palace interior requires special permission from Kremlin authorities and can only be arranged through official museum guides. Plan ahead and contact the official Kremlin museum services to arrange a visit.
Did you know?
The building introduced the enfilade room arrangement to Russian architecture, where connected chambers form a sequence of increasingly private royal apartments. This layout concept influenced how other palace buildings were later designed.
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