First Nameless Tower (Moscow)

Russia / Moscow / Moscow / Kremlyovskaya naberezhnaya
 tower, listed building / architectural heritage, 15th century construction
In the 1480s, the Pervaya Bezymyannaya – or First Nameless – Tower with its modest architectural elements was built next to the Taynitskaya Tower.
It performed strictly defensive functions. In 1547 the tower was destroyed by fire after the gunpowder stored there exploded, and was rebuilt in the 17th century. In 1770 the tower was taken apart to clear the site for the Kremlin Palace. After the construction of the palace ended, the tower was rebuilt in 1783, closer to the Taynitskaya Tower.
In 1812 the tower was blown up by Napoleon’s retreating troops, but it was soon restored to its original form by architect Osip Beauvais. It has survived to the present day. Its height is 34.15 meters.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kremlin_towers#First_Unnamed
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Coordinates:   55°44'58"N   37°37'8"E
This article was last modified 13 years ago