Kremlin
| Kremlin | |
|---|---|
View of the Kremlin from across the Moskva River, 2012 | |
| Location | Moscow, Russia |
| Coordinates | 55°45′6″N 37°37′4″E / 55.75167°N 37.61778°E |
| Area | 27.7 ha (0.277 km2) |
| Built | 1482–1495 |
| Official name | Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iv, vi |
| Designated | 1990 (14th session) |
| Reference no. | 545 |
| Region | Eastern Europe |
Location in Central Moscow Location in Russia Location in Europe | |
The Moscow Kremlin, commonly known simply as the Kremlin, is a fortified complex in Moscow, Russia. Located in the historic centre of the country's capital city, the Kremlin comprises five palaces, four cathedrals, and an enclosing wall along with numerous towers. Within the complex is the Grand Kremlin Palace, which was one of the royal residences of the Tsar of Russia, and is now the residence of the president of the Russian Federation. The Kremlin overlooks the Moskva River to the south, Red Square to the east, and Alexander Garden to the west.