KREMLIN Moskwa Russia

The Kremlin is a historic fortress in central Moscow was built of brick in the 15th century. The length of the wall more than 2 km, height up to 19 m, width 3.5 to 6.5 m, breadth of 27.5 ha. The Kremlin has 20 towers. The most famous of them is Spasskaya Tower (height 67.3 m) in diameter at 6 m. In the Kremlin there is the old relics like the churches with cemeteries-czar czar of Russia. Here too there is a hall where there are weapons in a variety of heirlooms, including horse-drawn carriage, crown, clothes, jewelry and weapons belonging to the tsar.

Kremlin, Moscow, not just the center of the Russian government. Nor is it merely a fortified complex and towers at one end was the dominance of the stars with red and green. The Kremlin is also a place to learn and enjoy the rich history, culture, religion, architecture, and art of Russia.

From the outside, often times the existing buildings in the Kremlin do not appear attractive. But, try to get into, splendor and beauty of previously unimaginable will make us fascinated and amazed.

In late May, in the summer with occasional rain, the group of news reporters Asia, Australia, and Dubai to enjoy the charm of Moscow together with Singapore Airlines. Since a few months ago, Singapore Airlines opens flight route from Jakarta to Singapore-Moscow via Dubai.

For centuries, the Kremlin became the witness of many famous and tragic events in the course of Russian history. The weapons the enemy tried to tear down the walls of the Kremlin is sturdy. Celebration and rebellion turns going around the Kremlin. However, the Kremlin is now still standing strong and the main attraction of Moscow.

Now the Kremlin, Moscow, is one of the largest museums in the world. The signs of the greatness of the Russian state, the pictures are incredibly beautiful, property czar of Russia, up to a stunning cathedral can be seen here. Kremlin's fame combined with Red Square which is now entered as a cultural heritage protected by UNESCO, one of the agencies of the United Nations.

In the usual maps given to tourists, the location of the Kremlin are so conspicuous. Kremlin complex which almost resembles the shape of a triangle with 20 tower has a variety of cathedrals, museums, to the beautiful palaces. Outside the fort, there is Red Square in the center of attention at Saint Basil's Cathedral which has a brightly colored domes, Lenin's Tomb, GUM shopping center, and the Museum of History of the building is red.

Moscow is the capital of the Russian empire under Ivan the Great in the 15th century. Moscow lost its status as the capital when Peter the Great moved to Saint Petersburg in 1721. Nevertheless, Moscow still continued as a center of culture and industry.

Greatness of Moscow as the seat of government of the Soviet Union back in 1918, in Lenin's government. Some places in the Kremlin is open to the public and visited by many tourists. Because the Kremlin is also a center of government, sometimes it's tourist places closed to the public without prior notice. "To come here was better in groups arranged by travel agents. Many times tourists disappointed because it was coming but could not get in," says Irine Alexandrova, our tour guide.

Places frequented by, among others, the Armory Museum is the oldest museum in Russia. So amazing collections, such as jewelry, weapons, wealth and property empire. Formerly Armory is a room that was built in the days of Tsar Nicholas I in 1840 to save the Kremlin's growing collection, consisting of jewelry, embroidered clothing, robes of state / official, weapons, items of mail, and a statue or picture of a saint.

Unfortunately in this museum visitors can not take pictures. In fact, collections are beautiful and charming attractive to be photographed. There are collections of garments, crown, throne, and train Russian from the Middle Ages until the 20th century. Collection is sufficient to steal the attention of the eggs with a variety of sizes and studded with beautiful stones that are traditionally exchanged between the Czar at Easter and tsarita every year.

Cathedral in the Kremlin also be missed. From the outside it looked interesting, only buildings with white paint on it there is a dome like the golden dome mosque. But go to the cathedral, the walls filled with beautiful paintings. Truly mesmerizing. Unfortunately once again visitors should not be photographed.

Another collection that is here is that a cannon cannon Emperor's oldest and largest in the world. Then there is the bell that is placed on the floor Emperor partially broken. Guides usually advise visitors to touch this bell and praying because the bell is considered to be able to give good luck.

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