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Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025
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Architectural Marvel: Church of the Ascension

The Church of the Ascension stands as a significant example of early Russian architecture, built between 1530-1532 for Grand Prince Vasily III to commemorate the birth of his heir, Ivan the Terrible.

This church marked a turning point in architectural design with its unique tent-shaped roof, allowing a transition from traditional wooden structures to brick ones. It paved the way for Moscow's iconic St Basil’s Cathedral.

Unforgettable Highlights

  • 🚪 Unique Tent-Shaped Roof
  • 🖼️ Exhibit on Kolomenskoe History
  • 🏛️ National Heritage Designation

Accessibility is free for all visitors, making it an enriching stop for tourists, families, and history enthusiasts alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Church of the Ascension

Architectural Innovation

First brick church featuring a tent-shaped roof in Russia.

Historical Significance

Constructed to celebrate the birth of Ivan the Terrible.

Cultural Heritage

Part of the Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve, a national heritage site.

Location

pr Andropova 39

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