Fortress
Kremlin
🇷🇺 Russia · 15th century
The Moscow Kremlin, commonly known as the Kremlin, is a fortified complex (kremlin) in Moscow, Russia. Located in the historic centre of the country's capital city, the Kremlin comprises five palaces, four cathedrals, and an enclosing wall along with numerous towers. Within the complex is the Grand Kremlin Palace, which was one of the royal residences of the Tsar of Russia, and is now the residence of the president of the Russian Federation. The Kremlin overlooks the Moskva River to the south, Red Square to the east, and Alexander Garden to the west.
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Kremlin ranks #12 of 7,044 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #1 of the 128 mapped in Russia. Founded 1420, it is older than 53% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 302 atlas entries founded in the 15th century. See how Russia compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Kremlin?
Kremlin stands in Russia, at 55.75167°, 37.61778°.
When was Kremlin built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1420. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Kremlin?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #12 of 7,044 worldwide, and #1 in Russia. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Kremlin?
State Kremlin Palace, about 1 km away.
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