Moscow, Russia
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Moscow, Russia
- Church of St. Barbara Moscow, Russia
- Church of the Resurrection Moscow, Russia
- Church of the Deposition of the Robe Moscow, Russia
- Cathedral of the Twelve Apostles Moscow, Russia
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Choral Synagogue
Moscow, Russia
Built in 1886, this Orthodox synagogue represents the turbulent status of Moscow's Jewish community over the years. The interior is a fine example of Moorish synagogue architecture.
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Cathedral of the Assumption
Moscow, Russia
Uspensky sobor in the Kremlin was built 1475-79 by an Italian architect. The relatively austere gray facade hides an interior covered in frescoes on every available space.
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Cathedral of the Archangel
Moscow, Russia
1505-08
Arkhangelsky Sobor was built 1505-08 by an Italian architect. Inside are frescoes by Russian artists from the 16th and 17th centuries.
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Novodevichy Convent
Moscow, Russia
The New Maiden's Convent was founded in 1524 by Tsar Vasily III to commemorate the capture of Smolensk from Lithuania.
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Novospassky Monastery
Moscow, Russia
The New Monastery of the Savior was founded in 1491 but entirely rebuilt by the Romanovs in the 1640s. Its cathedral contains frescoes by the best 17th-century painters.
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Cathedral of the Annunciation
Moscow, Russia
Blagoveschensky Sobor was built 1484-1489 by Russian architects and was the personal church of the royal family until the 20th century.
