Cathedral of the Archangel

Since its initial construction in 1250, the cathedral of the Archangel has a lengthy history. Between the Great Kremlin Palace and the Ivan the Great Bell Tower at Moscow's Kremlin's Cathedral Square is where you'll find the Russian Orthodox church. A stone church built in 1333 was replaced by the current building in 1508, which was built.

The Archangel Michael, a protector of rulers in their military exploits, is the subject of the cathedral's dedication. Grand princes used to travel there and pray before embarking on military campaigns in an effort to inspire moral bravery for deeds. Here, younger princely brothers swore an oath of devotion to the grand princes. The tsars later went to the cathedral to honor their ancestors following a coronation ceremony, leading the solemn ceremonial. The Archangel Cathedral, the main cathedral of princes and the final resting place of Moscow's grand princely family, played a significant part in this ideological agenda that was incorporated into the modifications of the Moscow Kremlin.

Many of the intricacies of the Italian Renaissance were incorporated into it, although many of those components were lost during the successive restoration and rebuilding projects. Its external features, semi-circular niches, shell-shaped ornaments, and gateways with arc-shaped frames are indicative of the Italian Renaissance. These features are covered and embellished with floral ornaments. Its interior, however, is a typical Russian church.

Location: Moscow Kremlin, Russia

Time: 1505-1508