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Palace of Facets

palace, Moscow, Russia
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Palace of the Facets in the Kremlin
Palace of the Facets in the Kremlin A hall in the Palace of the Facets in the Kremlin, Moscow.

The Palace of Facets is a historic palace located within the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. Built between 1487 and 1491 by Italian architects, it is named for its exterior finish of faceted, white stone squares. This palace was part of the larger Kremlin complex, which has served as the seat of Russian power for centuries. The Palace of Facets was used for celebrations and state affairs during the tsarist era and is now a popular tourist attraction within the Kremlin.12

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