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St. Basil's Cathedral

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The most recognisable building in the whole of Russia, St. Basil's Cathedral (or 'The Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed', to give it it's full title), can be found standing resplendent on the south-east end of Red Square. A truly magnificent mix of Western and Eastern architecture, St. Basil's was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible to celebrate his capture of Kazan. Finished by Postnik Yakovlev in 1561, Ivan is rumoured to have had the architect blinded afterwards, in order to prevent him ever producing anything so magnificent ever again. If only Stalin had done the same!

St. Basil's Cathedral

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reviewed by bobbbbbb from United States on Sep.22.2009

Best seen from a distance. A quite marvellous building perfectly placed in the rear of the square. Went inside, the best part was listening to a choir singing. Otherwise not so very interesting.

reviewed by Joran from Norway on Jun.15.2008

I went to Moscow 7 times all in the USSR.it was very beautiful city

reviewed by John from Malta on Nov.02.2007

Amazing!!! Everything you imagine it would be. St Basil's is the most spectacular piece of architecture in Moscow

reviewed by Stefan from Germany on Oct.19.2006

Not much to look at from the inside, and often has some scaffolding on the outside. Still absolutely brilliant. I took about forty photos!

reviewed by Ambrose from France on Mar.16.2006

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