The Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin

The Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin is located on Cathedral Square and is located in the center of the Kremlin itself.

In the period from the 15th to the 19th century, the cathedral was the main Orthodox church of the Russian state. There were weddings, coronations, weddings of kings and emperors. Many hierarchs, patriarchs, metropolitans are buried in the cathedral.

The Assumption Cathedral was built in 1475-1479 and timed to the feast of the Assumption of the Mother of God. According to the scriptures, the Most Holy Mother of God sent architects from Constantinople to build the cathedral and promised to come to the temple to stay in it.

The temple contains the largest collection of icons. The iconostasis covers the entire width of the Cathedral.

Since the cathedral is located on the territory of the Kremlin, you can go to it on tickets through the Borovitsky Gate.