church of the ascension, kolomenskoye
states: [russia]
category: cultural
year: 1994
location: Moscow, the South District
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 55.6555600000, 37.6738900000
visited: 2010
The Church of the Ascension in Kolomenskoye, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Russia, is a remarkable example of early Russian architecture. Built in 1532 to commemorate the birth of Ivan the Terrible, this white stone church features a distinctive tent-shaped roof, a pioneering design in Russian ecclesiastical structures. Its elegant, upward-soaring form symbolizes a connection between heaven and earth, reflecting the spiritual aspirations of its time. Today, it stands as a well-preserved monument, offering insight into Russia’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
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