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A 15th-century tower & pedestrian gate through the Kremlin walls with a distinctive green spire.
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The Troitskaya Tower (Троицкая Башня), also known as the Trinity Tower, is a magnificent entrance to the Moscow Kremlin. Dating back to the 15th century, its imposing structure and distinctive tented roof make it a focal point of the Kremlin complex. Visiting this historic tower offers a glimpse into Russia's rich history and architectural splendor.
The Troitskaya Tower was built in 1495–1499 by an Italian architect Aloisio da Milano. The two-story basement of the tower housed a prison in the 16th–17th centuries. There is the Troitsky Bridge, which is protected by the Kutafia Tower and leads to the gates of the Troitskaya Tower.
The Trinity (Troitskaya) Tower (former the Epiphany, of the Deposition of Our Lady's Robe, Holy Sign, Carriage) pass-tower with a side-strelnitsa is the main tower at the west side of the Kremlin. It was built in 1495-1499 by Aleviz Fryazin. The erection of fortifications at the Neglinnaya River, later — the Alexander Garden, was finished after its construction.
In 1516, a stone bridge was built over the Neglinnaya River, connected with a new watchtower — the Kutafiya Tower. In the XVIth to XVIIth centuries, the Troitskiye (Trinity) Gate was thought to be the Gate of second importance after the Spasskiye (Saviour) Gate. The Troitskiye Gate was used for passage to the Patriarch's estate and the Tsarinas' place in the Kremlin.
The tower was given its present-day name after the Kremlin's Troitskiy hostelry in 1658. Earlier, it had been called the Bogoyavlenskaya (Epiphany), Rizpolozhenskaya (Deposition of Our Lady's Robe), Znamenskaya (Holy Sign), Kuretnaya (Carriage) after the Kremlin's Churches and the Kuretniy (Carriage) Court.
The Trinity and Kutafiya TowersThe Trinity and Kutafiya TowersThe Trinity (Troitskaya) Tower
It was topped with a marquee in the end of the XVIIth century. Its decoration was similar to the Spasskaya (Saviour) Tower. A clock and chimes was also installed on the tower's top. It has never been restored after the fire of 1812.
On the Kremlin's side the tower's height without the star is 65,65 m and with the star is 69,3 m.
In 1516, a stone bridge was built over the Neglinnaya River, connected with a new watchtower — the Kutafiya Tower. In the XVIth to XVIIth centuries, the Troitskiye (Trinity) Gate was thought to be the Gate of second importance after the Spasskiye (Saviour) Gate. The Troitskiye Gate was used for passage to the Patriarch's estate and the Tsarinas' place in the Kremlin.
The tower was given its present-day name after the Kremlin's Troitskiy hostelry in 1658. Earlier, it had been called the Bogoyavlenskaya (Epiphany), Rizpolozhenskaya (Deposition of Our Lady's Robe), Znamenskaya (Holy Sign), Kuretnaya (Carriage) after the Kremlin's Churches and the Kuretniy (Carriage) Court.
The Trinity and Kutafiya TowersThe Trinity and Kutafiya TowersThe Trinity (Troitskaya) Tower
It was topped with a marquee in the end of the XVIIth century. Its decoration was similar to the Spasskaya (Saviour) Tower. A clock and chimes was also installed on the tower's top. It has never been restored after the fire of 1812.
On the Kremlin's side the tower's height without the star is 65,65 m and with the star is 69,3 m.
Saint Trinity Tower the main entrance to Moscow Kremlin for public visitors. Saint Trinity Tower was built between 1495-1499 by Italian Architect and Military Engineer Aloisio da Milano called also Aloisio Il Vecchio (the Old). Moscow, 🇷🇺 Russian Federation 🇷🇺. July 21, 2020.
I like this tower, I walked underneath it when exiting the Kremlin and we bonded immediately, very nice chat we had!
Historical landmark
One of the most impressive parts of the Kremlin Wall is the Trinity Tower ( Troitskaya Tower ) which is one of two entrances into the Kremlin.
After crossing the red brick bridge over Alexander Garden, you enter through this 76 metre two tower built between 1495-97 by Italian architect Aloisio da Milano.
The Trinity Tower is the largest along the Wall. It is made of the same red brick, features a clock tower, medieval appearance and tall bronze spire. It is very attractive and provides for a nice grand entrance into the Kremlin. It is the tower we most remember of our recent visit to Moscow.
After crossing the red brick bridge over Alexander Garden, you enter through this 76 metre two tower built between 1495-97 by Italian architect Aloisio da Milano.
The Trinity Tower is the largest along the Wall. It is made of the same red brick, features a clock tower, medieval appearance and tall bronze spire. It is very attractive and provides for a nice grand entrance into the Kremlin. It is the tower we most remember of our recent visit to Moscow.