Oruzheynaya (Armory) Tower (Moscow)

Russia / Moscow / Moscow
 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.
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Coordinates:   55°44'57"N   37°36'46"E
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