From Russia with Love

Perfect Russia vacations start in Moscow. Moscow has many cathedrals, which date back to the past centuries. The Cathedrals are open to the visitors on any of the Moscow tours.

The Kremlin is not only the seat of Russian government, but also the place where many cathedrals are situated. The Cathedral Square is its main square, where many historical events took place. All major events in the country were marked there, including Russian Tsar’s weddings, crowning and funeral ceremonies. Foreign ambassadors were also received there. Many historical monuments are located there: the Uspensky Cathedral, the Archangelskiy Cathedral and the Blagoveshenskiy Cathedral and others. Most of the cathedrals located there serve not only for religious purposes, but also as museums of masterpieces of Russian art.

Khamovniki is one of the oldest districts in Moscow famous for its architectural monuments. The church of St.Nicholas located there was erected in the 17th century. The bell-tower of the church is particularly beautiful. It has a number of openings called hearings, which increase the bell jingling.

The Stretenskiy Cathedral is also one of the most marvelous cathedrals in Moscow. The Stretenskiy Cathedral is the only building left from the Stretenskiy monastery. The Cathedral was built in the 17th century, but unfortunately was damaged during the war of 1812. During Soviet period different institutions occupied the territory of the cathedral. The restoration of the cathedral began in the second half of the 20th century. Nowadays divine services take place in the cathedral. More interesting facts about Russia

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior is the most beautiful cathedrals in Moscow. The construction of the cathedral took 40 years. Russian Emperor Nicolas I  chose the site of the cathedral. He convened a Special Commission for the construction of the cathedral. The Alekseyevsky Convent and the Church of all Saints, situated in the site, chosen by Russian emperor, were dismantled and moved to another place. During the Soviet period, the cathedral was nearly destroyed. Only in the last decade of the 20th century, the cathedral was fully rebuilt and now is one the best and most beautiful ones in the city.