Saint Basil's: The mysterious origins of Moscow's multicolored ...

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The cathedral is known worldwide for its fairytale-like appearance, and attracts around 400,000 visitors a year and has become an important cultural symbol. An engraving of Saint Basil's circa...

12 Facts About Saint Basil’s Cathedral | Mental Floss

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Why Is St. Basil's Cathedral Famous? - HOLIDAY CITY EUROPE

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So, from a purely historical point of view, the Cathedral would probably definitely be considered famous for being a religious monument built to celebrate a military victory. Another reason for the Cathedral’s …

St Basil’s Cathedral - History and Facts | History Hit

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St Basil’s remains an iconic building for a reason: its colourful riot of onion domes still excites even the most jaded traveller …

5 Interesting Facts About the Beautiful Saint Basil's …

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It was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible. Ivan Vasilyevich (1530-1584), the …

8 facts about Russia’s best-known church – St. Basil’s …

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On July 12, one of Moscow’s best known and most photographed sights – St. Basil’s Cathedral – marks its 455th birthday. Here are eight interesting facts about the cathedral and its history...

Saint Basil's Cathedral - Wikipedia

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The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed (Russian: Собо́р Васи́лия Блаже́нного, tr. Sobór Vasíliya Blazhénnogo), commonly known as Saint Basil's Cathedral, is an Orthodox church in Red Square of Moscow, …

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Saint Basil's Cathedral was built between 1555 and 1561 by Ivan the Terrible in Moscow, Russia. Legend has it that the cathedral's builder was blinded post-construction so that a structure of its beauty could never be …

What is St. Basil's Cathedral? And why is it famous?

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Because Saint Basil was very popular in Moscow, the Cathedral became known as Saint Basil’s Cathedral. The flame-like or shrub-like structure of the Cathedral is rather unique - …

The Iconic Saint Basil's Cathedral – So Magnificent the …

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Saint Basil’s Cathedral is a church located on Moscow’s Red Square and is one of Russia’s most recognizable landmarks. The building of the church was commissioned by Tsar Ivan the Terrible during the 16th …