Faceted Chamber

The Faceted Chamber is a unique monument of Russian architecture, built at the end of the 15th century within the Moscow Kremlin. This is the oldest surviving civil stone building in the capital, which for several centuries served as the main ceremonial hall of Russian rulers. The majestic building witnessed key events in national history — from diplomatic receptions to celebrations of major military... read more

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Московский Кремль, Фалеевский переулок

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