St. Nicholas Tower

tower, Moscow, Russia

Also known as: St. Nikolskaya Tower

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The St. Nicholas Tower is one of the 20 towers of the Kremlin of Moscow, built in the late 15th century by Italian builders. Located on the Red Square front, it was originally constructed in 1491 and rebuilt in 1806. The Kremlin itself is the historic fortified complex at the heart of Moscow, serving as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation. It is a significant symbol of Russian power and authority, housing a collection of churches and palaces that are popular tourist attractions. St. Nicholas is also a revered saint in both Eastern and Western churches, traditionally associated with gift-giving and considered a patron saint of children and sailors.12

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…Red Square front is the St. Nicholas (Nikolskaya) Tower, built originally in 1491 and rebuilt in 1806. The two other principal gate towers—the Trinity (Troitskaya) Tower, with a bridge and outer barbican (the Kutafya Tower), and the Borovitskaya Tower—rise from the western wall.
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…Red Square front is the St. Nicholas (Nikolskaya) Tower, built originally in 1491 and rebuilt in 1806. The two other principal gate towers—the Trinity (Troitskaya) Tower, with a bridge and outer barbican (the Kutafya Tower), and the Borovitskaya Tower—rise from the western wall.
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