Kremlin in the past





Originally red brick Moscow Kremlin in the 18-19 centuries whitewashed with lime, to be more like a stone, but quickly covered with whitewash and streaks climbed.

10 photo, via mos-kreml.ru

Kremlin in the past



Red Square host a grand parade, in 1800, resembles a large market, hustle and bustle, "spiked with" arcades bordered by a ring of massive buildings shopping malls.

Kremlin in the past

Terem Palace in the present who had taken refuge in the courtyard of the Grand Kremlin Palace, in those days, feast for the eyes of any passerby.

Kremlin in the past

In 1800, in the Kremlin there was virtually no vegetation, and roads, because facilities like majestic giants climbed into the sky right out of the desert land.

Kremlin in the past

Go to Tverskaya Street to Red Square could only be on the bridge at the Iberian Gate. Along the Kremlin wall located ditch with him slung over bridges and defensive bastions. By 1800, the moat no longer be used for its intended purpose, and came into neglect.

Kremlin in the past

Thus the Kremlin was going travelers on All Saints stone bridge.

Kremlin in the past

Cathedral of the Annunciation now dressed all in white, previously appeared as red eyes "candles" of its chapters.

Kremlin in the past

In 1800, Muscovites compare notes since the third set chimes of the Spassky Tower. At this time again with a new dial.

Kremlin in the past

Ivanovo area rebuilt many times, now time- tiling paving stones parking space at the administrative building of the Kremlin.

Kremlin in the past

In the south wall of the Kremlin, in the trees hid the Church of Saints Constantine and Helen. Now this place located helipad.

Kremlin in the past