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Spasskaya Bashnya

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Built in 1491, this historic 10-story clock tower at the Kremlin overlooks Red Square. People often mention tower, Kremlin, Spasskaya, Moscow, Tower, Square, clock, main, architect, chimes,


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Red Square, 3, Moscow, Russia, 103132

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www.kreml.ru

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4.80 (674 reviews)

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  • 4/5 Sin Fong C. 2 years ago on Google • 685 reviews
    Spasskaya Bashnya or Spasskay Tower in Moscow Visited on 5/10/2019 Spasskaya Bashnya is translated as 'Saviour Tower', is the main tower on the eastern wall of the Moscow Kremlin which overlooks Red Square. It is a ten-storey high clock tower, with a star on top of the tower, bringing total height to 71 metres. The clock on the Spasskaya Tower is usually referred to as the Kremlin chimes. The tower gate was once the main entrance into the Kremlin. The gate of Spasskaya Tower was used to greet foreign dignitaries. Legend has it that the tower was possessed with miraculous powers and was reputed to protect the Kremlin from enemy invasion.
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  • 4/5 M B. 4 years ago on Google • 1878 reviews
    Beautiful clock tower from the Kremlin, sets the scenery in the red square
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  • 5/5 Олег �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most recognizable tower of the Kremlin. Although the second highest (71 meters). It was built in 1491 according to the project of the Italian architect Pietro Antonio Solari. The first name of the tower is Frolovskaya, located near the gates of the church of St. Frol. In 1658, by royal decree, she was given the name of the Spasskaya - in honor of the legendary icon of the Savior Not Made by Hand. The gates of the Spasskaya Tower, which went directly to Red Square, were considered the main entrance to the Kremlin. To protect the gates, a retractable archery was built near the tower, and the gates themselves in case of danger blocked the passage to the Kremlin with a falling iron grate ... (Original) Самая узнаваемая башня Кремля. Хоть и вторая по высоте (71 метр). Возведена в 1491 году по проекту итальянского архитектора Пьетро Антонио Солари. Первое название башни - Фроловская, по находившейся рядом с воротами церкви святого Фрола. В 1658 году царским указом ей было дано имя Спасской - в честь легендарной иконы Спаса Нерукотворного. Ворота Спасской башни, выходившие прямо на Красную площадь, считались парадным входом в Кремль. Для защиты ворот рядом с башней была сооружена отводная стрельница, а сами ворота в случае опасности перекрывали проход в Кремль опускающейся железной решеткой...
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  • 5/5 Professor José D. 6 years ago on Google
    One day I will be in Russia, in the name of Jesus. :) It's a very amazing country. I am learning its language.
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  • 5/5 Вечеслав �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spasskaya Tower is historically one of the main symbols of Red Square. The name of the tower is associated with the icons of the Savior of Smolensky and the Savior Not Made by Hands, painted on the outer and inner sides of the gate. In addition, until the end of the 18th century, the Church of the Savior Smolensky was located at the Moskvoretsky Gate - a monument to the capture of Smolensk. Later, the tower itself was also called the gate. (Original) Спасская башня исторически является одним из главных символов Красной площади. Название башни связано с иконами Спаса Смоленского и Спаса Нерукотворного, написанными с внешней и внутренней стороны ворот. Кроме того, до конца XVIII века у Москворецких ворот располагалась церковь Спаса Смоленского — памятник взятия Смоленска. Позднее по воротам стали именовать и саму башню.
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  • 5/5 Igor U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can also enter the Kremlin through this tower. But she has always been and is considered the main tower of the Kremlin. On it are the Kremlin chimes, with the striking of which the majority associate the beginning of a new day on the radio. (Original) Через эту башню тоже можно зайти в кремль. Но она всегда считалась и считается главной башей кремля. На ней кремлёвские куранты, с боем которых у большинства ассоциируется начало нового дня по радио.
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  • 3/5 CK C. 5 months ago on Google • 1071 reviews
    Popular clock tower in the Red Square. Big Ben equivalent in Moscow
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  • 5/5 147gtm 5 years ago on Google • 379 reviews
    One of the most beautifully scenes in Red square. Full of colour beautifully spectacular. Near to saint Basils cathedral and near the Lenin mausoleum.
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  • 5/5 Фотограф - Сергей �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clock tower! CHIMING CLOCK. Everyone who has been to Red Square has heard this clock, and whoever has not been to Moscow must have heard it on New Year's Eve, after the New Year's greetings on TV. #letsguide (Original) Башня с часами! БОЙ КУРАНТОВ. Каждый, кто бывал на Красной площади, слышал эти часы, а кто не бывал в Москве, тот обязательно слышал их под Новый год, после новогоднего поздравления по ТВ. #letsguide
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  • 5/5 Alexander K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most recognizable symbols of Russia. Located in the heart of Moscow on Red Square. It is definitely worth waiting for the chimes to strike. The bells ring out the national anthem at noon and midnight, at 6 am and 6 pm, the melody "Glory" by Mikhail Glinka at 3 am and 9 am, 3 pm and 9 pm. The main chime bell rings every hour. (Original) Один из самых узнаваемых символов России. Расположена в сердце Москвы на Красной площади. Однозначно стоит дождаться боя курантов. Колокола вызванивают государственный гимн в полдень и полночь, в 6 утра и 18 часов, мелодию «Славься» Михаила Глинки в 3 ночи и 9 утра, 15 часов и 21 час. Главный колокол курантов бьёт каждый час.
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  • 5/5 Andrey B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Spasskaya Tower (Frolovskaya, Florovskaya, Frololavrskaya, Jerusalem Gates - a passage tower of the Moscow Kremlin, overlooking Red Square. Built in 1491 by the architect Pietro Solari. In 1624-1625 (according to other sources - in 1626) the English architect Christopher Galovey added the tower a multi-tiered top in the Gothic style, the top in the shape of a ruby ​​star was placed on the structure in 1937. The famous chimes are installed in the upper part of the tower. During the reign of Dmitry Donskoy, the white-stone Frolovskaya tower with iron gates was located in the eastern part of the fortress. During the renovation in 1464-1466, the architect Vasily Yermolin decorated the walls of the building with reliefs depicting Saints George the Victorious and Dmitry Thessaloniki. Nevertheless, no excavation work was carried out around the tower, so the structure of the supporting structures is not known for certain. During the Moscow fire in 1488, the wooden flooring of the three tiers of the battle tower and the cannon hut nearby burned down. (Original) Спасская башня (Фроловская, Флоровская, Фрололаврская, Иерусалимские ворота — проездная башня Московского Кремля, выходящая на Красную площадь. Построена в 1491 году архитектором Пьетро Солари. В 1624—1625 годах (по другим данным — в 1626 году) английский архитектор Христофор Галовей надстроил башню многоярусным верхом в готическом стиле. В 1937 году на сооружение поместили навершие в виде рубиновой звезды. В верхней части башни установлены знаменитые часы-куранты. В правление Дмитрия Донского в восточной части крепости располагалась белокаменная Фроловская башня с железными воротами. При ремонте 1464—1466 годов архитектор Василий Ермолин украсил стены сооружения рельефами с изображением святых Георгия Победоносца и Дмитрия Солунского. Тем не менее земляные работы вокруг башни не проводили, поэтому устройство несущих конструкций доподлинно неизвестно. Во время московского пожара 1488 года сгорели деревянные настилы трёх ярусов боя башни и пушечная изба поблизости.
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  • 5/5 Michael M. 4 years ago on Google • 471 reviews
    Wirklich eindrucksvoll wie sich der Turm über den Roten Platz erhebt. Ich möchte gerne zu Sylvester hier das neue Jahr begrüßen und zusammen mit ganz Russland auf die Schläge der Turmuhr warten. Wenn es doch nur nicht so knackig kalt im russischen Winter wäre. Aber im Ernst - nächstes Jahr habe ich mir vorgenommen, Silvester hier zu stehen und zu feiern.
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  • 5/5 manuel m. 5 years ago on Google • 166 reviews
    Ein schöner und größer, in der Kremlmauer gelegener und mit Uhr ausgestatteter Turm im Herzen Moskaus. Über ihn verlässt man das Kremlgelände wieder und er ragt hoch in die Höhe. Auch kann man nah an ihn heran.
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  • 5/5 Rouby 2 years ago on Google • 132 reviews
    Awesome place, you should visit it
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  • 5/5 Okan S. 7 years ago on Google • 616 reviews
    Huge bell tower made up of red color bricks. It is a part of Kremlin Palace Walls facing to Red Square and St. Basil Cathedral. Clocks on the tower are huge and tower itself is amazing.

  • 5/5 Mohamed E. 5 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Amazing place, good vibes, people from allover the world
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  • 5/5 Ольга S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The famous tower with the equally famous chime clock. Built in 1491 by the architect Pietro Solari. (Original) Знаменитая башня с не менее знаменитыми часами-курантами. Построена в 1491 году архитектором Пьетро Солари.
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  • 5/5 Да 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Work automatically (Original) Работают автоматически
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  • 1/5 Aleksandr R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The architecture is beautiful, but there is one thing, it's a pity that a bald rat sits behind the walls - Pukin, who brought so many deaths and grief to people ( (Original) Архитектура красивая, но есть одно но, жаль что за стенами сидит плешивая крыса - Пукин, который столько смертей принёс и горя людям (
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  • 5/5 Timothy Walter B. 3 years ago on Google
    Super
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  • 5/5 Игорь �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 22.12. 2020 Spasskaya Tower (Jerusalem Gate). It was like that at the beginning of the 19th century. On the gates there is an icon of the Savior and columns. But the Alevizov ditch is gone. Our city is changing and this tower is changing according to the orders of the authorities. At first there was no pointed tower. Then they built it and the clock appeared on it. It was always the main entrance to the fortress. The largest fortress in Europe. And this gate was called Frolovskie. By decree of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich they were renamed Spassky. At some point in Istria, they were inside the same painted, like the great Cathedral of the Intercession on the Moat (Basil the Blessed), where 9 thrones and all the people (parishioners) on Red Square (cathedral prayer) And the Jerusalem gate was called that because on the feast of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, the patriarch on a donkey from the Kremlin rode to the Church of the Intercession for the service ... This picture shows two chapels. Angel (Spasskaya) at the Spassky Gate. The chapels were later rebuilt. Now there are only sentries. The chapels were finally demolished in 1925 when they began to build a new world. But the name Spasskaya remained. (Original) 22.12. 2020 Спасская башня (Иерусалимские ворота). Такой она была в начале 19 вв. На вратах икона Спасителя и колонны. Но уже нет Алевизова рва. Меняется город наш и эта башня меняется по указам властей. Сначала не было башни остроконечной. Потом построили и часы появились на ней. Это был всегда главный вход в крепость. Самую большую в Европе крепость. И назывались эти ворота Фроловские. По указу царя Алексея Михайловича их переименовали в Спасские. В какой то момент истрии они внутри были такие же расписные, как и великий собор Покрова на Рву (Василия Блаженого), где 9 престолов и весь народ( прихожане) на Красной площади (соборная молитва) А Иерусалимские ворота звали так, потому что на праздник Вход Господень в Иерусалим, патриарх на осле из Кремля проезжал в храм Покрова на службу... На этой картинке видно две часовни.Часовня Великого Совета Откровение у Спасских ворот (Смоленская) и часовня Великого Совета Ангел( Спасская) у Спасских ворот. Часовни потом перестроили. Теперь там стоят только часовые. Часовни окончательно снесли в 1925, когда стали строить новый мир. Но название Спасская так и осталось.
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  • 5/5 JD O. 5 years ago on Google • 100 reviews
    The review is for the cathedral but I can leave one so I will leave it here, amazing place and experience. Def worth the time to attend

  • 5/5 Stanislav B. 7 years ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Spasskay Tower is apart of The Moscow Kremlin construction from one side and part of the Red Square from the other. U will see big Big Ben alike clocks on it and two officer guardians on the entrance. Must visit Moscow tourist place.

  • 5/5 Trip A. 6 years ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Big clock tower that connects the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square!

  • 5/5 Александр �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most beautiful tower. (Original) Самая красивая башня.

  • 5/5 N 2. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spasskaya Tower is one of the wonders of the world, and the most famous in the Kremlin. It seems to me that the Spasskaya Tower is famous because the history of this tower is interesting, and probably because we often see it, when Putin congratulates us on TV, we always see this tower. I always wanted to visit this place - and I want to visit. If I’m not mistaken, the tower is the second highest among all the towers in the Kremlin. Who also wants to visit the place, then, I wish you all good luck;) (Original) Спасская башня - одно из чудес света, да и самая известная в кремле. Мне кажется, Спасская башня известная потому что история этой башни интересная, и наверное, потому что мы её часто видим, когда Путин нас поздравляет по телевизору, мы всегда видим эту башню. Я всегда хотел посетить это место - и хочу посетить. Если я не ошибаюсь - башня на втором месте по высоте среди всех башен в кремле. Кто тоже хочет посетить место, то, желаю всем вам удачи ;)

  • 5/5 Крутой �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spasskaya tower generally I like playing a terrible melody at night (Original) Спасская башня вообще мне нравится ночью играет страшную мелодию

  • 5/5 JAGG 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful tower in the Red Square of Moscow, the truth is that it is an incredible place to visit, highly recommended. (Original) Preciosa torre en plena Plaza Roja de Moscu la verdad que es un lugar increible para visitar muy recomendado.

  • 5/5 Кошка 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Story (Original) Сказка

  • 5/5 Севдалина �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Built into the east wall. The tower is famous for its clock and bell ringing, and is also the largest of the Kremlin's 20 remaining towers. Designed by the Italian architect Pietro Solari, the 10-storey Spasskaya Tower was built under Prince Ivan III. Her guard graduated in 1491. Since the temple of St. St. Frol and the Lavra, which has not survived to this day, was nearby, the Spasskaya Tower was originally called Frolovskaya. Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich ordered a special decree from 1658 to change the name of Spaska. (Original) Вградена в източната стена. Кулата е известна с часовника си и камбанения звън, а освен това е и най-голямата сред 20-те останали кули на Кремъл. Създадена по проект на италианския архитект Пиетро Солари, 10-етажната Спаска кула е издигната при княз Иван III. Стрежът и завършва през 1491 година. Тъй като храмът на Св. св. Фрола и Лавра, който не е оцелял до наши дни, е бил наблизо, Спаската кула първоначално се е наричала Фроловская. Цар Алексей Михайлович разпорежда със специален указ от 1658 г. да се промени името и на Спаска.

  • 5/5 Farzad J. 6 months ago on Google
    Horrifically Giant and Eye-catching.

  • 5/5 Jake 5 years ago on Google
    It is a fine tower.

  • 5/5 Денис �. 3 years ago on Google
    I recommend everyone to visit and take a walk in this area.

  • 5/5 Aaron C. 5 years ago on Google
    Spasskaya Tower. Main tower of Kremlin.

  • 5/5 иван брагинский �. 3 years ago on Google
    my fanfic was set here so

  • 5/5 Viktoriya S. 8 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    So much fun in Moscow! I decided to take their free tour for me and my friends that came from Canada. We never had so much fun on the tour. Our guide was great, she made us smile, and surprised us with all kinds of facts, showed us local places that only locals know about. We have good memories left and hundreds of great photos from the tour. Loved it!

  • 5/5 Oleg N. 3 years ago on Google
    Spasskaya Tower or Tower of the Savior of Moscow Kremlin. This tower was built by Italian architect Pietro Antonio Solari (1445-1493). He also built majority of towers of Moscow Kremlin. He was another Italian wno found new Fatherland in Russia. There is Solariyevo (Solari's) region and metro station still exist in the Moscow. Upper, round part was added in 1626 by Scottish architect Christopher Galloway who worked in Russia in 1621-1645. That's why it is always funny to hear when some Russophobic people or those who detest Russia and Russians, say that Kremlin has typical Asian appearance! 🤣 In fact it was built by Europeans in Italian Ghibellines' style. Red Square, Moscow Kremlin, Moscow, 🇷🇺 Russian Federation 🇷🇺. July 22, 2020.

  • 5/5 Юрий �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Russia's greatest complex (Original) Величайший комплекс России

  • 5/5 Andreu A. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent place for photo!

  • 5/5 Alyaa Y. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place for taking beautiful memory pics.

  • 4/5 Gregory B. 6 years ago on Google
    A statement that frames Red Square and the Kremlin. Near St Basils and an incredible backdrop for public events.

  • 5/5 Grigory S. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful!

  • 5/5 Амиран �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Control (Original) Управление

  • 5/5 TOSBER T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you walk next to her, pay attention to the 1491 plaque on the gate (Original) Если будете гулять рядом с ней, обратите внимание на табличку 1491 года на воротах

  • 5/5 Den I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most famous Kremlin tower, which we see every year on TV when we clink glasses with champagne on New Year's Eve. (Original) Самая известная башня Кремля, которую мы видим каждый год в телевизоре, когда чокаемся шампанским в канун Нового года.

  • 1/5 Це �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I put 1 star because I hate Moscow, the whole smelly city has captured dozens of peoples, unfortunately my people (Sorivtsy) are also captured by Moscow. (I write Moscow with a small letter because I hate it) (Original) Ставлю 1 звезду потому что я ненавижу москву, цей вонючий город захватил десятки народов к сожалению мой народ (соривцы) так же захвачен москвой. (пишу москва с маленькой буквы потому что я её ненавижу)

  • 5/5 Vitya W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The celebrity of the tower is the quarter-hour bell, which first played the Tsarist anthem, after 1917 the “anthem of the international proletariat,” the International - and today we can hear the beats of the Russian national anthem (which is otherwise identical to the former Soviet anthem). The structure of the clock and chimes occupies the top three of the nine floors of the tower. The current mechanism is fourth in chronological order, as the previous ones have been destroyed in the battles over the centuries. The first hour came to the Savior Tower in the early 1957s. At that time, the wooden dial was still spinning and a sign system designed according to Old Slavic times was painted on it. (Separating the night and day hours and the number of hours on the longest summer day, it had 17 digits.) The four dials on the four sides of the tower are exactly the same: 6 m 12 cm in diameter, 3 m 28 cm in length and 28 m in length. Three meters in the absence of 3 cm. The structure works on the principle of a pendulum clock, the three weights of 16 to 32 kilograms are lifted twice a day. (Original) A torony híressége a negyedóránként megszólaló harangjáték, amely az első időkben a cári himnuszt, 1917 után a „nemzetközi proletariátus himnuszát”, az Internacionálét játszotta – napjainkban pedig az orosz nemzeti himnusz taktusait hallhatjuk (amely egyebekben megegyezik a volt szovjet himnusszal…). Az óra és a harangjáték szerkezete a torony kilenc emeletéből a legfelső hármat foglalja le. A jelenlegi mechanizmus időrendben a negyedik, hiszen a századok során a harcokban az előzőek megsemmisültek. Az első óra az ezerötszázas évek elején került a Megváltó-toronyba. Ekkor még a fából készült számlap forgott körbe és az ószláv időszámítás szerint kialakított jelrendszer volt ráfestve. (Elkülönítették az éjszakai és a nappali órákat és a leghosszabb nyári nap óraszámát figyelembe véve 17 számjegy szerepelt rajta.) A torony négy oldalán elhelyezkedő mostani négy számlap teljesen egyforma: átmérőjük 6 m 12 cm, a nagymutatók hossza 3 m 28 cm, a kismutatóké pedig 3 cm híján három méter. A szerkezet az ingaóra elvén működik, naponta kétszer húzzák fel a három 16 - 32 kilogrammos súlyokat.

  • 5/5 Andrey N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Built in 1491 by the architect Pietro Antonio Solari. Its construction marked the beginning of the construction of the eastern line of the Kremlin fortifications. The tower is located on the site of the Frolovskaya strelnitsa 1367-1368. Its gates, overlooking Red Square, have always been the main entrance to the Kremlin. They were especially revered among the people and were considered saints. The gates served for the tsar's departures, the patriarch's solemn exits, and the meetings of foreign ambassadors. Initially, the tower was called Frolovskaya, due to the fact that the Frol and Lavra church was located nearby in the Kremlin. In 1516 a wooden bridge was thrown over the moat from the tower. Already at the end of the 16th century, there was a hipped roof over the tower, crowned with a double-headed eagle. By decree of April 16, 1658, Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich ordered to call her Spasskaya. The new name was associated with the icon of the Savior Not Made by Hands, placed above the gate from the side of Red Square. The icon itself has not survived, but the place where it hung is clearly visible. In 1624-1625 the Russian architect Bazhen Ogurtsov and the English master Christopher Galovey erected a multi-tiered top over the tower, ending with a stone tent. This was the first hipped roof completion of the Kremlin towers. The lower part of the building was decorated with a white-stone lace arched belt, turrets, pyramids. Fantastic figurines ("boobies") appeared, whose nakedness, by order of Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich, was shyly covered with specially sewn clothes. The tower has rightly come to be considered the most beautiful and slender tower of the Kremlin. In the 17th century, a stone bridge on arches was thrown across the moat to the Spassky Gate, where there was a lively trade. In the 50s of the 17th century, the coat of arms of the Russian state - a two-headed eagle - was erected on the top of the tent of the Kremlin's main tower. Later, similar coats of arms were installed on the highest towers - Nikolskaya, Troitskaya and Borovitskaya. The first clock on the Spasskaya Tower was installed according to the project of Christopher Galovey. In 1707 they were replaced by Dutch chimes with music. In 1763 the clock was replaced again, and in 1851 these last chimes of the 18th century were overhauled by the brothers N. and P. Butenop. In 1920, during the repair of the Spasskaya Tower, musician M.M. Cheremnykh and locksmith N.V. Berens, having repaired the clock, picked up the melody of the International on the chimes. The star on the Spasskaya Tower was first installed in 1935. In 1937, it was replaced by a new one with a wingspan of 3.75 m. The height of the tower - up to the star - 67.3 m, with the star - 71 m. (Original) Возведена в 1491 году архитектором Пьетро Антонио Солари. Ее строительство положило начало сооружению восточной линии укреплений Кремля. Башня расположена на месте Фроловской стрельницы 1367-1368 годов. Ее ворота, выходящие на Красную площадь, всегда были главным парадным въездом в Кремль. Они особенно почитались в народе и считались святыми. Ворота служили для выездов царя, торжественных выходов патриарха, встреч иностранных послов. Первоначально башня называлась Фроловской, в связи с тем, что неподалеку в Кремле располагалась церковь Фрола и Лавра. В 1516 году от башни через ров перекинули деревянный мост. Уже в конце XVI века над башней существовал шатровый верх, увенчанный двуглавым орлом. Указом от 16 апреля 1658 года царь Алексей Михайлович повелел именовать ее Спасской. Новое название было связано с иконой Спаса Нерукотворного, помещенной над воротами со стороны Красной площади. Сама икона не сохранилась, но место, где она висела, хорошо видно. В 1624-1625 годах русский архитектор Бажен Огурцов и английский мастер Христофор Галовей возвели над башней многоярусный верх, заканчивающийся каменным шатром. Это было первое шатровое завершение кремлевских башен. Нижняя часть здания была украшена белокаменным кружевным арочным поясом, башенками, пирамидками. Появились фантастические фигурки (“болваны”), наготу которых по приказу царя Михаила Федоровича стыдливо прикрыли специально сшитыми одеждами. Башня по праву стала считаться самой красивой и самой стройной башней Кремля. В XVII веке к Спасским воротам через ров был перекинут каменный мост на арках, на котором шла оживленная торговля. В 50-х годах XVII века на вершине шатра главной башни Кремля водрузили герб Российского государства - двуглавый орел. Позже подобные гербы установили на самых высоких башнях - Никольской, Троицкой и Боровицкой. Первые часы на Спасской башне были установлены по проекту Христофора Галовея. В 1707 году их сменили голландские куранты с музыкой. В 1763 году часы вновь заменяются, а в 1851 году эти последние куранты XVIII века капитально ремонтируются братьями Н. и П. Бутеноп. В 1920 году при ремонте Спасской башни музыкант М.М.Черемных и слесарь Н.В.Беренс, починив часы, подобрали на курантах мелодию Интернационала. Звезда на Спасской башне впервые была установлена в 1935 году. В 1937 году ее сменила новая, имеющая размах крыльев 3,75 м. Высота башни - до звезды - 67,3 м. , со звездой - 71 м.

  • 4/5 аололыо �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The clock strikes on the Spasskaya tower, Seeing off the day yesterday. Speaks to the country Moscow: New day. Entered. In rights and so on, (Original) Бьют часы на Спасской башне, Провожая день вчерашний. Говорит стране Москва : Новый день. Вступил. В права и так далее,

  • 5/5 7893 0. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Powerful when viewed from the St. Basil's Cathedral side (Original) 聖ワシリー寺院側から見ると迫力がある

  • 5/5 SIMONA DI N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is the most beautiful tower ever seen😍 (Original) È la torre più bella mai vista😍

  • 5/5 Михаил �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beauty, the symbol of the red square, magnificent architecture! (Original) Красота, символ красной площади , великолепная архитектура!

  • 5/5 Михаил �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Handsomely! (Original) Красиво!

  • 1/5 Lil P. 3 years ago on Google
    Do you really think i cant pass your tower??

  • 5/5 Алексей �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Main area of ​​the country (Original) Главная Площадь страны

  • 5/5 Руслан �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved Moscow (Original) Я любил Москву

  • 5/5 Vladimír K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful tower (Original) Krásna veža

  • 4/5 Die d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Doesn't save. (Original) Не спасает.

  • 5/5 Андрей �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I consider and praise the Spasskaya Tower, and the Kremlin in general, as a historical place and an architectural monument, not as a place and a symbol of power. The main tower of the Kremlin, a symbol of Moscow, a symbol of the New Year. Beautiful, interestingly built, photogenic. (Original) Рассматриваю и хвалю Спасскую башню, и Кремль вообще, как историческое место и архитектурный памятник, не как место и символ власти. Главная башня Кремля, символ Москвы, символ Нового года. Красивая, интересно построенная, фотогеничная.

  • 4/5 hannah 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful, especially at night

  • 5/5 Владимир �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place (Original) Замечальное место

  • 5/5 Дмитрий �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Symbol of Russia (Original) Символ России

  • 5/5 Dmitry P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The watch is cool! (Original) Часики крутые!


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