St. Basil's Cathedral Moscow, Russia

Exterior
General view of St. Basil's Cathedral in the Kremlin, Moscow. Tanya K. all photos →

This famously colorful cathedral was built by Ivan the Terrible between 1534 and 1561 to commemorate a military victory. It consists of nine chapels built on a single foundation.

Location map of St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Russia. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Russia. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Red Square, Moscow, Russia 109012
Coordinates
55.7525259° N, 37.6208981° E map · aerial
Date(s)
1561

Article Info

Page Title
St. Basil's Cathedral
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023