*WS 92: the majestic Red Square, Moscow, Russia*
The Red Square is the main square in Moscow. On one side is the Kremlin which is the palace of the former ruling Tsars and now the office of the President of the Russian Federation. On the other side is a former merchant quarter with many significant buildings led by the iconic St Basil Cathedral. The location of the Cathedral marked the geometric center of the old city. The Square is the number one tourist attraction of Moscow. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. We were here with 2 others in 2011.
The 1st photo shows the general layout of the Square viewed from the Kremlin Embankment next to the Moscow River. The 2nd shows the Voskresensky Gate, one of the former main gates into the square. The next 2 photos show the Kremlin with its walls and watch towers. The 5th and 6th show the St Basil Cathedral, first built in 1561, and now a museum. The 7th shows the Kazan Cathedral first built in 1636, demolished at the order of the Communist government in 1936 and reconstructed in 1993 while the last photo shows the State Historical Museum founded in 1872.
All beautiful and well maintained buildings. And there are many more structures and monuments. We were here for 2 afternoons admiring them
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