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St Basil's Cathedral


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Saint Basil rises from Red Square (Moscow, Russia) in an irresistible profusion of colors and shapes. Its montage of domes, cupolas, arches, towers, and spires, each bearing a distinctive pattern and hue, have fascinated the eyes of visitors since its construction in the 1550s. Although Saint Basil was built by Russian architects Barma and Postnik to commemorate Ivan the Terrible's capture of the Mongol stronghold of Kazan and is properly named Cathedral of the Intercession. 1985-08-20.

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