Spasskaya Tower
Спасская башня · Tverskoy District
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Spasskaya Tower
Welcome to Red Square, the historic and symbolic epicenter of Russia. As you stand before the imposing Spasskaya Tower, or the Savior Tower, you are looking at more than just a gateway; you are witnessing a monument that has…
Listen in the app2The Kremlin Chimes — The Voice of the State
High above the gateway, the great clock of the Spasskaya Tower, known as the Kremlin Chimes or Kuranty, maintains the official time of the Russian Federation. To hear these bells strike is to hear the heartbeat of the nation. …
Listen in the app3The Ruby Star and the Spire’s Evolution
If you look to the very pinnacle of the tower, you will see the famous ruby star. It was installed in 1937, replacing the double-headed imperial eagle that had previously signaled the sovereignty of the Romanovs. …
Listen in the app4The Spasskaya Tower Festival — Military Music Without Borders
Every year, the cobblestones of Red Square are covered by a massive temporary stage for the Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival. This event, inspired by the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, has become one of the most…
Listen in the app5The Presidential Regiment — Guardians of the Gate
The Spasskaya Tower is the primary domain of the Presidential Regiment, an elite unit whose members are the face of the Russian state. These soldiers, selected from thousands of conscripts for their physical fitness, education,…
Listen in the app6Cavalry and Tradition — The Kremlin Equestrian School
A recurring and highly anticipated feature of the Spasskaya Tower events is the appearance of the Kremlin Equestrian School’s cavalry. The sight of riders on Red Square is a deep bow to Russian history, where the cavalry once…
Listen in the app7The Icons and the Sacred Passage
For centuries, the Spasskaya Tower was regarded as a sacred gate. The icon of the Savior (Spas), from which the tower takes its current name, is located above the gateway on the outside. …
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As our exploration of the Spasskaya Tower concludes, take one last look at the silhouette of this magnificent structure against the Moscow sky. Whether it is illuminated by the golden rays of the sun or the dramatic floodlights…
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What is Spasskaya Tower?
Spasskaya Tower is a place in Tverskoy District with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tverskoy District |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 55.7525, 37.6214 |
| Last updated |
