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! |
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reviewed by bobbbbbb from United States on Sep.22.2009 | |
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reviewed by Joran from Norway on Jun.15.2008 | |
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reviewed by John from Malta on Nov.02.2007 | |
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reviewed by Stefan from Germany on Oct.19.2006 | |
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reviewed by Ambrose from France on Mar.16.2006 | |
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