Moscow, Russia
Cathedral of the Archangel, Moscow

Final resting place of Russian royalty.

Yet another church in the Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin, the Cathedral of the Archangel is the second largest church within the Kremlin. Inside the church lies the tombs of the rulers of Russia, from the 14th century up till Tsar Peter I (1672 – 1725). The most unique tomb would be that of the first Tsar, Ivan the Terrible (1533 – 1547), who was given a special burial chamber. The interior of the church is dark and atmospheric, with the frescoes painted by nearly 100 artists under the direction of famous Russian painters; telling the story of God from the first creation to the final judgment. The iconostasis, however, only dates to 1813, as the original was used for firewood by Napoleon’s troops. After closing in the aftermath of the October Revolution, the church reopened in 1955 and serves as a museum today.


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Tips Before You Go
The cathedral is a place of worship, and as such, visitors are expected to adhere to the dress code. This simply entails dressing conservatively. Besides that, no photos are to be taken inside.
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