The Kremlin is one of the most lavish structures in the world. It is located in the heart of Moscow and overlooks the Moskva River to the south, Red Square to the east, and Alexander Garden to the west.
It stands on the left bank of the Moscow River, where it connects to the Neglinnaya River.
Kremlin is actually a Russian word for fortress or castle. This landmark consists of four palaces, four cathedrals, and the enormous Kremlin Wall. It is the residence of the President of Russia.
The castle originated around the 11th century as a Vyatich fortified structure. It was destroyed by Mongols in 1237 and was gradually rebuilt over time.
After Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812, he ordered the entire structure to be destroyed.
He bombed The Kremlin for three days, but due to vast rainfall the damage was less severe then anticipated.
Restoration works were conducted from 1816-1819 under the rule of Alexander I. In 1918, areas of The Kremlin were devastated by the Bolsheviks.
It was renovated in the 1990's and today has architectural features from the last ten centuries.
