Moscow/Kremlin & Armory Tour/
National Russian Show
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Kremlin, probably the most recognized icon of the mystery and intrigue of the former Soviet Union. It is actually a walled city built as a
fortification and ringed all around by 15th-century towers. The Kremlin is the very heart of Moscow, with the city’s streets radiating outward
in circles and the Kremlin standing as the focal point of the inner ring.


Construction of the Kremlin began in the twelfth century on the small Borovitsky Hill (translated as Pine Grove Hill, reflecting the stands of
evergreens that used to line it) along the north bank of the Moscow River. Almost every ruler of consequence since then has directed
construction in the Kremlin, so it is a wonderful collection of widely varying architectural styles. The citadel is surrounded by a mile of red
brick walls 65 feet high and up to 20 feet thick. Along these are battlements and gated entryways interspersed with 20 towers, the tallest
standing 264 feet high. Most visitors enter the ancient Kremlin grounds through Kutafya Tower. In addition to housing the seat of
government, there are numerous museums and six cathedrals (one of which we visit) within the walls. The Kremlin not only represented the
political power of the country from tsars to Soviet prime ministers, but in earlier centuries it was also the religious heart of the Russian
Orthodox Church.

Our exploration of the Kremlin includes a tour of the State Armory, the oldest museum in Russia. Some of the Armory collection housed
here dates to the 16th century and was originally stored in a stone chamber. In the 1840s, this Russo-Byzantine building was designed to
protect the Kremlin’s collection of valuable weaponry, jewels, and ceremonial robes and articles.

The museum’s collection has grown, and we will be able to see historic armor (Russian and foreign), royal thrones covered with thin plates
of gold and studded with diamonds, imperial carriages, coronation robes, and the wedding dress of Catherine the Great. Some of the
world-famous Faberge eggs, created by Carl Faberge, the jeweler to the tsars of Russia, are on display, as well as ornate twelfth-century
decorations of Russian gold and silver, Russian weaponry in jewel-studded cases, battle axes, sabers, and lavish equestrian harnesses
and saddles. Here are the vestments of the tsars—priceless silks, velvets, and brocades, encrusted with jewels and pearls.


In the evening, we went to a thrilling show by Kostroma, a professional dance ensemble. They will performed stylized folk dances of
Russians, Ukrainians, Cossacks, and other nationalities that inhabit the Russian Federation. This colorful show features 50 dancers on
stage and 17 costume changes. The ensemble has toured the world with this show to great acclaim.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Press F11 key to get full-screen view, Pressing F11 key again will return to your normal screen.
請壓 PF11 將銀幕放大﹐ 再壓一次 PF11 則會縮小還原
 
 
 
 
Kremlin & Armory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
我們的 Program Director 是當地的地頭蛇﹐他帶我們到最好的視覺角度﹐
攝取 Kremlin 的全景﹐
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grand Kremlin Palace
 
 
 
 
 
 
攝取下面這張相片不易﹐因為我們在遠處取景﹐中間隔了來回車輛的兩條大馬路﹐
車子非常多﹐又要想辦法避開馬路兩邊的電線﹐相片中不能有電線﹐
我幾乎是躺在地上照的這張相片，
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
進Kremlin 需要Security Check,
 
 
 
我們的Program Director生長於Moscow﹐
所以我們在Moscow的旅遊﹐他兼任地陪﹐
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
俄國總統的辦公大樓
 
 
 
 
 
Cathedral of the Dormition
The Dormition Cathedral, a monumental temple, built in 15th century by Italian architect Aristotle Fioravanti,
is the most sacred place of Russia, its former spiritual and political center
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cathedral of the Annunciation
The elegant nine-domed Cathedral of the Annunciation,
built in 15th century in tradition of Moscow and Pskov architectural schools,
was a family chapel of Moscow Grand Princes
 
 
 
 
The Tsar Bell, a masterpiece of the Russian casting of the XVIII century,
It was cast in 1733-1735 on the order of empress Anne Ioannovna by the casting-masters Ivan Motorin
and his son Mikhail.
Up till now the Tsar Bell is considered to be the biggest one in the world.
It weights about 202 ton and is 6,14 meter high. Its diameter is 6,6 m.
In May, 1737, a terrible Troitskiy (Trinity) fire broke out in Moscow Kremlin buildings.
It caused the Bell to crack, and a huge piece of 11,5 ton broke off.
 
 
 
 
The Archangel Cathedral on the Sobornaya Square of Kremlin was built at the beginning of
16th century in the traditions of Russian and Italian architecture by the Venetian Aleviz Novy
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Kremlin Armory is one of the oldest museums of Moscow,
established in 1808. It originated as the royal arsenal in 1508
館內價值連城的寶物很多﹐是國家的寶藏重地,假設你有興趣的話可以看看。
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
俄國膀爺,
 
 
 
購物步行街
 
在此午餐,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
這裡的鴿子也是不怕人的﹐算他命好﹐
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
晚上去看民俗表演