🏛️ Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow

Russia · Europe · Cultural · 55.75°N, 37.62°E

The Moscow Kremlin, commonly known as the Kremlin, is a fortified complex (kremlin) in Moscow, Russia. Located in the historic centre of the country's capital city, the Kremlin comprises five palaces, four cathedrals, and an enclosing wall along with numerous towers. Within the complex is the Grand Kremlin Palace, which was one of the royal residences of the Tsar of Russia, and is now the residence of the president of the Russian Federation. The Kremlin overlooks the Moskva River to the south, Red Square to the east, and Alexander Garden to the west.

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Quick facts

Country	Russia
Continent / region	Europe
List type	🏛️ Cultural heritage site
Coordinates (approx.)	55.75°N, 37.62°E · view on map

Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow is a cultural World Heritage site in Russia, in Europe. For the living forecast of the area, open World Weather; the details of why Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow was inscribed are described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).

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