Zone: Around the Moscow Kremlin

The Moscow Kremlin is the main Russian citadel. From here, from Borovitsky hill, the history of Moscow started. The first earth fortifications appeared on the bank of Moscow river in 12th century. Later the oak, and than the white stone citadel were built. The red brick fort was erected on the edge of 15-16th centuries by the order of The Great Prince of Moscow Ivan III. The citadel had survived many great fires, wars and the architectural interferences of the different Moscow rulers, who used to change the appearance of the walls, towers and the interiors. During your walk you can make a real travel through the time and see the places, where the Russian history was made.