Moscow Kremlin
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| Moscow Kremlin | |
| Location | Moscow, Russia |
| Date | 1156 to 1850 |
| Building Type | Government Building |
| Climate | Cold Temperate |
| Context | Riverside |
| Architectural Style | Russian neoclassical |
| Street Address | |
| Notes | Walled compound and buildings, currently the residence of the Russian president. |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Sites | |
| Name | Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iv, vi |
| UNESCO Site ID | 545 |
| Year of Listing | 1990 |
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Nearby buildings include the Cathedral of St Basil.
"Built as a residence for Ivan I, the Kremlin was the official residence of the Czars until the 1917 Russian Revolution. Today, it still houses the President’s office. In front of the Kremlin is Red Square – an impressive and exuberant plaza which, for many people, is associated with the infamous May Day demonstrations. Rising from the square is St Basil's Cathedral, built in the 1550s to commemorate Ivan the Terrible's capture of the Mongol stronghold of Kazan." — http://www.new7wonders.com/index.php?id=375
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- Finalist in the New Seven Wonders international architectural landmarks contest.
- Paper model of Moscow Kremlin Spasskaya Tower
