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What pops into your mind first when you think about the capital of Russia? Probably, the Red Square. And the Saint Basil’s Cathedral is the most famous architect there.
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It is recognized worldwide for its striking characteristic domes.
We see it on television and in the movies, in travel magazines and on souvenirs that our friend brought us from Russia. Many people confuse the Cathedral with the Kremlin, since they are lo-cated next to each other.
Saint Basil’s Cathedral was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990.
A Bit of History
The construction of this wonder began in 1555 and ended in 1561. Before being named Saint Basil, it was known as the Cathedral of Intercession of the Virgin on the Mound.
It was ordered to be built by Tsar Ivan the Terrible to commemorate his recent triumphs, as the conquest of the Khanate of Kazan.
It is composed of nine independent chapels, dedicated to each of the saints in whose festivities Ivan the Terrible won a battle.
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