Oruzheynaya (Armory) Tower (Moscow)
Russia /
Moscow /
Moscow
World
/ Russia
/ Moscow
/ Moscow
, 1 km from center (Москва)
World / Russia / Moscow City / Central
tower, listed building / architectural heritage, 15th century construction
This tower, whose name means the Armory Tower, was built in 1495 it was given its present name in the 19th century after the Armory was built.
Before then, it was known as the Konyushennaya Tower, a reference to the royal stables that stood behind it.
Before then, it was known as the Konyushennaya Tower, a reference to the royal stables that stood behind it.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kremlin_towers#Oruzheynaya
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 55°44'57"N 37°36'46"E
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