Ivan the Great Bell Tower, Moscow

Name: Ivan the Great Bell Tower
Address: Dvortsovaya St., 1Zh, Moscow, 103073, Russia
Telephone: +7 495 695-37-76

#117 among attractions in Moscow

Tower, Specialty museum, Museum, Church

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Facts and practical information

The Ivan the Great Bell Tower is a church tower inside the Moscow Kremlin complex. With a total height of 81 metres, it is the tallest tower and structure of the Kremlin. It was built in 1508 on Cathedral Square for the three Russian Orthodox cathedrals, namely the Assumption, the Archangel and the Annunciation, which do not have their own belfries. It serves as a part of Moscow Kremlin Museums. ()

Local name: Колокольня Ивана Великого Completed: 1508 (516 years ago)Architectural style: Russian architectureCoordinates: 55°45'3"N, 37°37'6"E

Address

Dvortsovaya St., 1ZhЦентральный административный ок (Хамовники)Moscow 103073 Russia

Contact

+7 495 695-37-76

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ivan the Great Bell Tower?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral Square, Moscow (1 min walk), Moscow Kremlin, Moscow (2 min walk), Cathedral of the Archangel, Moscow (2 min walk), Dormition Cathedral, Moscow (2 min walk).

How to get to Ivan the Great Bell Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ivan the Great Bell Tower:

Bus

Red Square • Lines: с920 (7 min walk)
Метро Библиотека имени Ленина • Lines: 144, м1, м2, м3, м7, Н11, Н2 (8 min walk)

Metro

Lenin Library (9 min walk)
Alexander Garden (10 min walk)

Tram

Метро Новокузнецкая • Lines: 3, 39, А (19 min walk)
Комиссариатский мост • Lines: 3, 39, А (20 min walk)