The Kremlin Palace: Moscow, Russia—Seat of Power

The Kremlin Palace (Grand Kremlin Palace) is located in the Moscow Kremlin, a historic fortified complex in Moscow, Russia.

Key Facts

• Location: Borovitsky Hill, overlooking the Moskva River.
• Function: Official residence of the President of Russia; headquarters of Russian government.
• Complex includes:
  • Grand Kremlin Palace (1837–1849, Nicholas I)
  • Terem Palace (17th c. tsar's residence)
  • Faceted Palace (1491, oldest secular building)
  • Cathedral of the Annunciation, Assumption Cathedral, Archangel Cathedral
  • Ivan the Great Bell Tower (81 m)
  • Armoury Chamber (state regalia, Fabergé, armor)
• Walls & Towers: 2.25 km red-brick walls, 20 towers (Spasskaya Tower = iconic clock).
• UNESCO World Heritage Site (1990).

Symbol of Russian statehood for 800+ years.