Red Square with the Kremlin called the heart of Moscow. This analogy is not accidental, for several reasons:
- This center of the capital, where converge all streets;
- This historic site, associated with the history of the Russian state;
- This place, where the events took place, defining the country en route to turning points in history;
- And finally - it's just the most beautiful area of Russia.
Historical, Red Square appeared at the end 15 century, when Ivan 3 He completed the construction of the Kremlin walls. But there is one feature. So, that appeared in the capital the central square, we owe a large fire 1493 cities, when burnt part of Posada, suitable directly to the walls of the Kremlin. This place is left undeveloped, for military reasons - completely sweep the space in front of the fortress walls.
Initially, the quiet times Red Square was peddling place, and on its borders were shops.
Officially area became known as Red with 1661 of the year. There was even a special decree of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. Before, starting with Ivan the Terrible area called simple and unpretentious - A large area of.
Red Square received its final and modern look in 1972 year after its reconstruction. And 1967 on the area parades and demonstrations. This tradition has been preserved and today.
Photo Red Square - it is confirmation that, that you visited Moscow. These pictures you're sure to find in any tourist. How did, to be in Moscow, and not to be photographed on the Red Square?
Photo Red Square is not always possible to do - there is plenty of activities carried out, throughout the winter ice rink. Besides, immediately concerts and her weight is mounted constructions. During the day on the square just do not push away from the tourists and Muscovites.
It was only in the evening and at night you can easily take pictures. Of course, for night shooting should be reserved tripod, but it justifies itself and the photos are excellent.
Photo Red Square at night
