Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow

Brief Description

Inextricably linked to all the most important historical and political events in Russia since the 13th century, the Kremlin (built between the 14th and 17th centuries by outstanding Russian and foreign architects) was the residence of the Great Prince and also a religious centre. At the foot of its ramparts, on Red Square, St Basil's Basilica is one of the most beautiful Russian Orthodox monuments.

Russian Federation

City of Moscow

N55 44 44.988 E37 37 46.992

Date of Inscription: 1990

Criteria: (i)(ii)(iv)(vi)

Ref: 545

Source: http://whc.unesco.org