 Today one of the historical and religious symbols of Moscow and even of Russia celebrates its 450’s birthday! The Cathedral of the Protection of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat, popularly known as Saint Basil's Cathedral, is a Russian Orthodox church erected on the Red Square in Moscow in 1555–61. Built on the order of Ivan IV of Russia to commemorate the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan, it marks the geometric center of the city and the hub of its growth since the 14th century. The church has operated as a division of the State Historical Museum since 1928. It was completely secularized in 1929 and, as of 2011, remains a federal property of the Russian Federation. The church has been part of the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. Acctording to the legend, the architect(ors) or the cathedral was blinded to make sure he would never be able to recreate something as beautiful as the cathedral. But it’s only a legend and this beautiful building is definitely a must see place for all visitors of the city. |
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