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Saint Basil's Cathedral
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The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, commonly known as Saint Basil’s Cathedral, is an Orthodox church in Red Square of Moscow, and is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia. The building, now a museum, is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat, or Pokrovsky Cathedral. It was built from 1555 to 1561 on orders from Ivan the Terrible and commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. It was the city’s tallest building until the completion of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower in 1600
Plan your visit
- Research and plan ahead: it is important to understand the history of Saint Basil’s Cathedral before visiting. Read up on the cathedral’s architecture, construction, and art so that you can get a better understanding of the architectural masterpiece.
- Know your route: Find out all possible routes to get to Saint Basil’s Cathedral in advance especially if you are traveling by public transport or taxi, so you don’t spend time trying to figure out where and how to go once you arrive in Moscow.
- Book tickets online: It is best to book tickets online beforehand as there can be long queues at the ticket office during peak tourist season. This will save time while also giving access directly into each church within the cathedral complex without having to wait for clearance from security officers after purchasing a ticket onsite .
- Pace yourself: Be sure not take everything in too quickly! Take enough time for photos, appreciation of intricate details, and soak up all its beauty before eventually leaving this grandiose structure that has been standing through centuries of Russian history!
