The oldest part of the city of Moscow, the Kremlin, was built using wood in 1264 to house local feudal princes. Its walls and towers were rebuilt at the end of the 14th century with white limestone. The largest fortress in Europe served as the residence for the heads of the Russian state – great princes, tsars, emperors, general secretaries and, finally, presidents. In addition to offices, state rooms and ceremony halls, the Kremlin has operating Orthodox churches, museums and concert halls. This unique architectural ensemble is estimated at $50 billion on the real estate market. I love seeing the Kremlin from the banks of the Moskva River, where it looks particularly solemn and even magnificent. Moscow. 2007
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