CATHEDRAL OF SAN BASILIO

Moscow

CATHEDRAL OF SAN BASILIO

INDEX

6. Curiosities

1. Name

2. Address

3. Archist/designer

4. Uses

5. Famous people

NAME

Why is it called that way?

NAME

It began to be called that in 1588 when Tsar Theodore I of Russia ordered the construction of a chapel next to the cathedral over the tomb of Saint Basil the Blessed.

ADDRESS

Where is it located?

ADDRESS

This building is located in the red square of Moscow along with many other mythical symbols of the city such as the Kremlin.

RED SQUARE

Red Square is the most important square in Moscow not only for its beauty and the historical content within it but also for the fact that it separates the Kremlin from the historical commercial quarter (Kitay-górod). Its name does not come from the color of its bricks (red) but rather from the Russian word "Krásnaya" which means red in actuality but meant beautiful in old Russian.

ARCHIST/DESIGNER

Who designed and built it?

ARCHIST/DESIGNeR

The Cathedral of San Basilio was designed and built by a team of architects during the 16th century. The primary architect credited with its design is Postnik Yakovlev, who is often mentioned as the mastermind behind the cathedral's unique and iconic appearance.

Postnik Yakovlev and his team worked under the supervision of Ivan the Terrible, the Tsar of Russia at the time. The construction of the cathedral took place between 1555 and 1561 in Moscow's Red Square.

ARCHIST/DESIGNER

USES

What is the cathedral used for?

USES

Tourist attraction

Worship and prayer

The cathedral has been an important spiritual center for Russian Orthodox believers, where religious services and important ceremonies have been held.

The cathedral is a place of historical and architectural interest that attracts thousands of visitors each year who want to admire its beauty and learn more about the history of Russia.

USES

Tourist attraction

Worship and prayer

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Who famous people have visited the cathedral?

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow has not been a place permanently inhabited by people. So we will talk about famous people who have visited it. Over time the cathedral has been visited by thousands of well-known people, the most prominent are:

1. Political Leaders and Figures: national leaders like Vladimir Putin and international leaders like Barack Obama.
2. Celebrities and artists: singer Elton John and rock star Mick Jagger.
3. Historical figures: French writer and philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre

CURIOSITIES

The biggest secrets of the cathedral.

Construction Mystery

The Cathedral of San Basilio was built between 1555 and 1561 under the orders of Ivan the Terrible. The architect responsible for its design remains a mystery, and there are several legends surrounding the construction. One story suggests that Ivan the Terrible blinded the architect to prevent him from creating a masterpiece like the cathedral elsewhere.

Preservation during Soviet Era

During the Soviet era, there were plans to demolish the cathedral, but fortunately, it was saved due to its historical and architectural significance. Instead, it underwent extensive restoration to maintain its original splendor.

Symbolic Colors

The domes of the Cathedral of San Basilio are famously colorful, featuring various shades of green, blue, gold, and white. Each dome is said to symbolize a different religious concept or heavenly virtue.

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