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Moscow, Russia - 12th January 2010
By: Anarivel
And now - Red Square. The main city square in Moscow. Its name came about because the Russian word "krasnaya" -red- can mean either "red" or "beautiful". This word, with the meaning "beautiful", was originally applied to Saint Basil's Cathedral (you can also see it on the pictures) and was subsequently transferred to the nearby square. Besides, you can see Spasskaya Tower.
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 Posted Jan 12, 2010, 1:04 pm Last edited Jan 12, 2010, 1:11 pm by Anarivel
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Moscow, Russia - 15th January 2010
By: Anarivel
Two pictures not far from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and then - Kremlin Museum!
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Posted Jan 15, 2010, 2:47 pm
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Moscow, Russian Federation - 15th January 2010
By: Anarivel
First of all, Tsar Cannon.
It was made in 1586. Its has a length of 5.34 meters (17.5 feet), a calibre of 890 mm (35 inches), and an external diameter of 1200 mm (47 inches). The Guinness Book of Records lists it as the largest howitzer ever made. The cannon was fired at least once.
Then, Tsar Bell.
The largest bell in the world. Its weight is 216 tons. Made in 1733–1735. The bell was never rung — during a fire in 1737, a huge slab (11.5 tons) cracked off while it was still in the casting pit.
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Posted Jan 15, 2010, 3:02 pm
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