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Nov. 20, 2018: The Kremlin, Moscow

 

To my surprise, there are five palaces and four cathedrals in the Moscow Kremlin. I knew the complex served as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, but I had no idea of its history and beauty.

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3-5The name "Kremlin" means fortress inside a city. The word Kremlin was first used for the site in the early 14th century when a wooden fort was constructed.

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Gold and silver domes top the beautiful churches that are filled with frescoes honoring Russian Orthodox saints as well as past state heroes and tsars.

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The Kremlin is a popular tourist destination. It is advisable to get there right when it opens. My visit was part of a Viking River Cruises shore excursion.

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