Patriarchal

The Patriarchal Palace is a building located on the territory of the Kremlin of Moscow, north of the bell tower of Ivan the Great and the Assumption Cathedral.

The structure was erected by Bazhen Ogurtsov m Antip Konstantinov in the period 1635-1656. The construction of the building, part of the architectural complex of the Kremlin, was appointed by decree of Patriarch Nikon. The palace was used as the residence of the Patriarch and was named in his honor – Patriarch.

On the first floor of the building there were economic premises, on the second – the Cross Chamber, and on the third – the chambers of Patriarch Nikon. The Chamber of the Cross often held royal feasts and meetings of the Holy Council. A little later, the Moscow Synodal Office was located in the palace.

Currently, there is a museum representing objects of great importance: antique furniture, jewelry, precious dishes, items of royal hunting, etc.

The Patriarchal Palace is one of the best preserved buildings of the Moscow Kremlin.