St. Basil's Cathedral

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Tags : Church & Cathedral

Timings : 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Entry Fee : Adult - RUB 250,
Student - RUB 50,
Audio guide - RUB 200

St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow Overview

St. Basil's Cathedral is an iconic Russian Orthodox church situated on Moscow's Red Square, adjacent to the Kremlin. It is particularly known for its unique architecture, featuring vividly colored onion-shaped domes and intricate designs. Highlights also include its intricate work of art and the narrow, winding corridors that connect the chapels. Visiting during winter offers a picturesque scene, with the cathedral's colorful domes contrasting against the snow-covered Red Square.

The central idea behind the architecture of the cathedral is debated till this date. It has not been ascertained even today as to what inspired Barma and Postnek Yakovlev to come up with the design that they have. The cathedral was initially built in white, but was painted in dazzling colours and patterns as we see it today in the 17th century. The layout has 8 smaller churches surrounding the central 9th church, as opposed to the usual 7 surrounding the centre. Today, St. Basil's Cathedral serves as a museum, allowing visitors to see the simply breathtaking interiors and the intricacy of the work that was put into it's construction. It is truly a spectacle and an absolutely enchanting sight at night when it lights up!

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