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While people involved in construction and design are celebrating their professional holiday - World Architecture Day, we will present the most interesting and unusual work modern architects and their predecessors.

Blocks Habitat-67, Montreal

The unique residential complex was built in 1967 for the Expo. 354 houses spliced ​​with each other are not located in a random order, but in such a way that all apartments receive the maximum sunlight. The style of this object - brutalism, by the way, became popular in the USSR.

Projects by Friedensreich Hundertwasser

It is very difficult to choose any one work of this iconic architect, because they are all amazing in their own way. His "fabulous" style does not fall under any of the classical concepts - the great Austrian designed "good" and even "kind" houses. Here, for example, is an ordinary residential, which everyone simply calls the Hundertwasser house. It is not surprising that the author of such architecture has always fundamentally worn different socks.

Ideal Palace, France

The unremarkable town of Hauterives glorified the local postman at the beginning of the 20th century. Ferdinand Cheval spent 33 years building his own palace from improvised materials - stones that he collected while working. Ferdinand had absolutely no understanding of the canons of architecture and used every style he could see. Therefore, in the "Ideal Palace", as the author himself called it, there are elements from the Ancient to Gaudi.

Lotus Temple, India

In 1986, one of the most unusual buildings in the world was built in New Delhi. Giant marble lotus leaves seem to be about to bloom. They even created almost natural conditions for the flower - the temple, like a real lotus, rises from the water. Although this is a religious building, there are no icons, no frescoes, no murals inside: these attributes are not important in the Bahá'í teachings.

Cologne Cathedral, Germany

The canonical example of Gothic, known far beyond the "architectural circles". Of course, we will not describe the numerous details of the huge building. Let's limit ourselves to one fact: in 1880, when the next stage of construction was completed, the cathedral became the tallest building on the planet for four years - 157 meters. But even today, surrounded by low-rise buildings in the center of Cologne, the cathedral still looks impressive.

Burj Khalifa, UAE

IN recent decades the title of the tallest building in the world was literally a passing banner: then Taipei, then Kuala Lumpur. Of course, the emirates could not pass by such a competition and decided to set their own record. Along the way, "" won more than ten nominations, for example, as the owner of the fastest elevator and the highest located nightclub (on the 144th floor).)

Temple of the Dancing God, India

The famous Indian temple of Brihadeshvara, which recently celebrated its millennium, is dedicated to Shiva. In total, there are 250 statues of this god inside the temple, and they all depict different poses magic dance. Previously, the temple was also a fortress, therefore, in addition to graceful statues, there are also serious defensive structures. The moats and walls guard the legendary riches that pilgrims carried to Shiva for centuries.

Bird's Nest Stadium, Beijing

The Olympic Games for architects is a great chance to make their dreams come true: the authorities do not skimp on bold and expensive projects. From the 2008 Olympics, we got a stadium for 80,000 people of a completely unusual shape. Although not even the form is remarkable, but the execution of giant iron beams - the airy translucent structure can withstand an eight-magnitude earthquake.

Chrysler Building, New York

One of the best examples of Art Deco and the tallest skyscraper in the middle of the 20th century was built by order of the Chrysler automobile company. It became the highest thanks to the irreconcilable rivalry of two architects: the author of this building in last moment agreed on the installation of a 40-meter spire before completion of construction, thereby overtaking the new Trump Building. And unusual arcs on the facades of the upper floors imitate car wheels.

Capsule House, Japan

The combination of Japanese minimalism and love for new technologies gave the world unique project- capsule residential building. All modules (apartments and offices) in this building are completely replaceable and are attached to the metal base with just four bolts. Despite the visual fragility of such a system, there have been no accidents since its construction in 1974.

Ring houses, China

Unusual round houses-fortresses appeared a long time ago, and they stopped building only in the 1960s. Prior to this dwelling on the principle closed system built in many areas. The lack of land and the ability to defend together pushed people to settle in communes in several such houses. And the microclimate inside protected from heat and cold.

Southernmost Orthodox Church

This building differs not in design or size, but only in the place where it is located. Not far from the Russian Antarctic station Bellingshausen in 2004, the wooden church of the Holy Trinity was consecrated. And the logs for the church have probably come the longest way in the history of building materials logistics: Gorny Altai-Kaliningrad-Antarctica.

The most secret office building, USA

The most inaccessible office building in the world is also the largest. This is the famous Pentagon - the building of the Ministry of Defense. In a huge pentagonal building - 28 km of corridors, and the area of ​​​​all five floors - 604,000 sq.m. This giant was built in the 1940s, so there was a small incident: the toilets in the building were twice as large as necessary - separately for blacks, separately for whites. True, by the end of construction, the old order was canceled and they did not even have time to hang signs.

Pool in the sky, Singapore

The three towers of the Marina Bay Sands high-rise hotel support a truly unique architectural structure - a huge platform shaped like a ship. On the "deck" is a living garden and a giant swimming pool. By the way, the entire design of the hotel is officially approved by Feng Shui experts.

City on a rock, Sri Lanka

A real fortress city was built by ancient architects on a sheer 300-meter rock of Sigiriya. King Kasapa I ordered to build his residence at such a height for protection, but did not forget about comfort. Covered terraces, benches, trees, and even an artificial pond made Sigiriya a luxury retreat. In addition to official historical monuments, the tradition so beloved by our compatriots is also interesting: starting from the 7th century, guests of the palace left inscriptions on the rocks like “Vasya was here, 879”, only in verse.

Russia is a large and beautiful country, rich in various architectural monuments that have centuries of history. In our article, you can get acquainted with the most famous and beautiful architectural structures of the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

16th century

In the 16th century, urban planning was actively carried out in Russia, so this period can be safely called an “architectural upsurge”. Moscow expanded, new cities, cathedrals, temples were built. Let's take a look at the most famous monuments architecture built in the 16th century.

Ivan the Great belltower

The Ivan the Great Bell Tower is a white brick church located on Sobornaya Square of the Moscow Kremlin. The date of construction is 1500-1508. The project of its creation was carried out by the well-known at that time Italian architect on the estate of Bon Fryazin. The structure of the main ensemble of the bell tower includes 3 objects:

• tower of "Ivan the Great" (the head structure of the bell tower);
• belfry "Assumption";
• extension "Filaretovaya".

The belfry holds 34 bells of various sizes and sounds. The main ones are: "Uspensky" (67 tons), "Roaring" (33 tons) and "Lenten" (12 tons).

Cathedral of the Archangel

Arkhangelsk is called Christian Orthodox Cathedral, which can be seen on Cathedral Square, located on the territory of the Moscow Kremlin. This building has five domes, six towers, a necropolis (a place for the burial of the dead, and separate rooms are provided for men and women), a special inner choir tier. The cathedral is finished with white stone. There are paintings inside famous artists- Fedor Zubov, Stepan Ryazants, and Joseph Vladimirov.

China town

Kitay-gorod is one of the historical districts of the capital, located on the territory of the Kitaygorod fortress wall, which was attached to the corner towers of the Kremlin in 1539. Kitai-Gorod stretches from Red Square to the Moskva River, bordering on Okhotny near, Theater Square, and Lubyanka. Currently, the metro station of the same name operates in this direction.

St. Basil's Cathedral

Perhaps one of the most famous churches in Russia is St. Basil's Cathedral, which is located on Red Square. The date of its construction is 1556. The structure of the cathedral includes 10 annexes, each of which was erected in honor of a particular saint. The central part is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, the side buildings "belong" to the Holy Trinity, Nikola Velikoretsky, Alexander Svirsky, St. Basil the Blessed, as well as the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem.

Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin

The Kremlin is the main historical fortress of Nizhny Novgorod, which is located on the Volga-Oka Spit on the highest right bank. This building was erected in 1508 by order of Ivan the Terrible. The walls of the Kremlin are made of red brick. Their total length is about 2-3 km. The fortress also has 14 towers, 5 of which are rectangular and 9 are round. The “Stone City” (as the Kremlin is sometimes called) is surrounded by dry moats, which were created to protect against enemies.

Novodevichy Convent

Novodevichy is an Orthodox convent located on the territory of Bolshaya Pirogovskaya Street in the very center of Moscow. The date of construction is 1525. The Novodevichy Convent was built by order of the Grand Russian Prince Vasily III. This building has one belfry, two round observation towers, cells for nuns, as well as a separate standing churches where the daily prayer service took place.

Tula Kremlin

The Tula Kremlin is considered one of the oldest buildings in the city of Tula. It is located in the very central part. The date of construction is approximately 1514. The Tula Kremlin was built by order of Ivan the Terrible. The Kremlin walls are made of red brick. The structure includes several round as well as rectangular observation towers. There are 2 cathedrals on the territory: Assumption and Epiphany.

17th century

The 17th century is the era of architecture, during which a huge number of different significant events took place that greatly influenced the life of Russia, including its architecture. Most houses began to be built of brick or stone, but wooden structures still did not lose their former popularity. Let's look at the most famous architectural monuments of the 17th century.

Kolomna Palace

The Kolomna Palace is a royal estate located in the Moscow region in the village of Kolomenskoye. The approximate date of construction is 1667. This building is a whole complex of various wooden buildings, which are interconnected by endless passages and tunnels.

Church of the Intercession in Fili

The Orthodox Church of the Intercession of the Virgin is located in the Filevsky Park area, Moscow. The modern building of the temple was erected in 1690 with funds donated by the brother of Queen Natalia Naryshkina. The temple has five tiers, one bell tower, and 3 wide porches.

Dormition Divine Church

The marvelous church is located in the city of Uglich. She is one of outstanding monuments ancient Russian architecture of the 17th century. The approximate date of construction is 1628. This temple has a different name - "Assumption". The building has a rather original appearance: three hipped domes forming a “trident” crown, a refectory adjoins the main part of the building, as well as a front porch decorated with decorative elements from white stone.

Church of Elijah the Prophet

The Church of Elijah the Prophet is located on the central (Soviet) square of the city of Yaroslavl. This temple was built in 1647. According to legend, it was founded along with the city itself by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. The Church of Elijah the Prophet can be recognized by the snow-white stone walls and grassy green domes.

Church of John the Baptist

The Church of John the Baptist is one of the main and ancient architectural monuments of Yaroslavl. This building was built in 1687 according to the design of Fyodor Ignatiev and Dmitry Plekhanov. For the construction of the temple, molded red bricks were used, as well as tiles. The church has 15 domes of various sizes.

18 century

The 18th century is the time when Russia "breathed" in a new way, because it was then that new cities began to be built, objects that are still considered historical monuments architecture. The first half of the 18th century is closely associated with the name of the great Russian Emperor Peter I. It was he who brought many innovations and changes borrowed from European countries. Let's look at the most beautiful buildings and structures of this era.

Winter Palace

The Winter Palace is the main imperial building in St. Petersburg. The date of construction is 1754. The building was built in the style of the Elizabethan Baroque, decorated with rich monograms, columns covered with gold leaf. Currently, the Winter Palace houses historical Museum- Hermitage Museum.

Admiralty building

The Admiralty consists of a complex of buildings located on the banks of the Neva on the Admiralteysky Island. Initially, this building played the role of a shipyard (place of construction, as well as repair of ships, ships, boats), but a little later it was somewhat modernized and given the title of an administrative center, which housed the command of the Russian Navy. Date of construction - 1704.

Pashkov House

One of the most famous buildings in Moscow, built in the style of early classicism, is the Pashkov House. This building was designed in 1784 at the request of the captain of the Semenovsky regiment Peter Pashkov. This house has an impressive appearance, which is partly due to the place on which it stands - Vagankovsky Hill. The main facade of the building faces the sunny side.

Alexander Nevsky Lavra

Alexander Nevsky Lavra is monastery located at the end of Nevsky Prospekt in St. Petersburg. It is considered the largest monastery northern capital. Date of construction - 1710. According to the assumptions of local historians and historians, this building was erected by order of Peter I. The emperor allocated almost 5,000 sq.m. for construction. On the territory of the monastery there is a wooden Church of the Annunciation, the Trinity Cathedral, the Feodorovskaya Church, the Gate Church.

Volkov Theater

The Volkov Theater is one of the oldest drama stages in Russia. This institution was built in 1750 in the city of Yaroslavl. The theater got its name in honor of its founder Fyodor Grigoryevich Volkov, the son of a wealthy merchant. The young man very often arranged various theatrical performances with his friends, from which the idea arose to open his own place for their display.

19th century

The architectural monuments of Russia, built in the 19th century, are distinguished by a new unconventional style for our country - eclectic (a combination of the incongruous, that is, a mixture of the most diverse and unimaginable trends). Eclectic "imitates" ancient Russian art, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classicism. Let's look at the most popular buildings of the 19th century, built in an eclectic style.

Tsarskoye Selo

Tsarskoye Selo is a museum-reserve, which was created in 1811 in the city of Pushkin Leningrad region. This complex includes a palace and park ensemble, a country royal residence, Catherine's Park, the Hermitage Garden, the Grotto, the Alexander Garden, the Military Chamber and Chinese theater. On this moment This place of extraordinary beauty attracts millions of tourists from all over the world.

Cathedral of Christ the Savior

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior is one of the main shrines of Russia, which was built in 1812. On the walls of the temple are depicted (sculpted from clay) Russian soldiers who laid down their lives for their homeland during Patriotic War 1812 with Napoleon Bonaparte. During the Stalinist reforms, the temple building was destroyed, but in 1994 it was rebuilt.

Triumphal Arch

The triumphal arch is an architectural monument built in 1829 in Moscow, which is a huge arch. More often triumphal arches are installed at the entrance to the city, at the end of major streets, avenues, bridges.

Arena

Manege is a historical building located in the central part of Moscow. This building was built in 1817 by architect Augustine Betancourt. Currently, the arena is the main museum and exhibition site of the capital, but it was built for drill training of troops guarding the Kremlin and Moscow borders. A little later, balls and royal receptions began to be held here.

Saint Isaac's Cathedral

The Cathedral of St. Isaac of Dolmatsky is one of the largest churches in St. Petersburg, built in 1858 according to the project famous architect Antonio Rinaldi. The main dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral is made of gold leaf, the facade is made of gray stone, and the columns of the main entrance are cast in bronze.

In our article, you met the most famous and beautiful monuments Russian architecture. Temples, churches, palaces, reserves were described. Russian Federation- a country of rich history, which is why here you can see unusual and unique buildings that are not found anywhere else.

Just over a year has passed since the opening of the pretentious Al-Wakrah stadium, designed by the famous Zaha Hadid. Her remarks, made in response to harsh criticism of the building, caused a wide public outcry - which, after all, is more important: the opinion of the architect or the opinion of the majority. Hadid Stadium really looks like a real alien in this desert environment. But it is enough to recall the history of architecture to see that the greatest buildings of the world, which are now perceived as real classics of architecture and are protected by numerous architectural communities, have received the same attitude towards themselves. What to do, people do not always see the great in the unusual and realize the whole genius of the architect only after many years. Before you are several greatest monuments architecture of all times and peoples, which were accepted by contemporaries very cool - and which are now undeniable masterpieces.

• Tower Bridge

  London, England

  Architect Story by: Horace Jones

  Built back in 1886, Tower Bridge was received with hostility by the public. Architect and critic Henry Heathcoat Statham said the bridge was a mixture of vice, bad taste and pretentiousness. The Londoners themselves claimed that even a dog would not cross this ugly platform to the other side of the Thames. Well, history has put everything in its place and now Tower Bridge is considered one of the main attractions of London.



Eiffel Tower

Paris, France

Architect Story by: Gustave Eiffel

Legend has it that Guy de Maupassant preferred to eat only in a restaurant at the foot of eiffel tower- simply because only from this place the construction itself is not visible. All Parisian bohemia perceived the building with hostility: it doesn’t really correspond to the artsy-Gothic appearance of the city. Everything changed after world exhibition 1889 - the enthusiastic responses of tourists and the money they left here helped the Parisians first come to terms, and then fall in love with the Eiffel Tower.



Sagrada Familia

Barcelona, ​​Spain

Architect: Antonio Gaudí

“My client is in no hurry,” Antonio Gaudí said of the timing of the construction of the famous Sagrada Familia, La Sagrada Familia. The Basilica is the longest building project in modern history. The construction is now in its 132nd year and is financed entirely by private donations, which reach 25 million euros per year. Beginning in the 1960s, major architects such as Le Corbusier and Alvar Aalto tried to modernize Gaudí's design, but were unsuccessful. Construction is scheduled to be completed by 2026.



Empire State Building

New York, USA

Architect Story by: William F. Lamb

One of America's most iconic buildings, the Empire State Building was opened during the height of the Great Depression of the 1930s. People ridiculed the building, calling it a waste of money and time: most of The building remained vacant until the 1950s. Since then, the attitude towards the Empire State Building has changed dramatically and today it is rightfully called one of the seven wonders of the modern world.



Sydney Opera House

Sydney, Australia

Architect Story by: Jorn Utzon

Now Sydney Opera theatre is calling card city ​​and one of the most recognizable architectural structures peace. But the project of the Dane Jorn Utzon caused a lot of talk: the opera was built for 14 years and cost 102 million dollars.



Guggenheim Museum

NY

Architect Story by: Frank Lloyd Wright

Woody Allen compared the museum building to a bottle of toilet water, and Wright himself was accused of creating architecture for the sake of architecture itself. The elegantly curved walls of the building are really not very suitable for a museum where paintings should hang. But, unlike the high-browed critics, the public took the Guggenheim Museum with all their hearts and now people come just to admire it.



Pyramid of the Louvre

Paris, France

Architect: Bei Yuming

"The scar on the face of Paris" - this is how fans dubbed the brainchild of Bei Yumin classical architecture. But that was back in 1989: just a decade was enough to recognize the building as one of the best modern solutions. The pyramid has become a real symbol of the art world and receives more than 15,000 tourists a day.



CCTV Headquarters

Beijing, China

Architect: Rem Koolhaas

It was called the most scandalous skyscraper in history, and the construction took place with unimaginable difficulties. In the very first weeks after completion of work, a fire on the site claimed the lives of 20 workers, which also did not add popularity to CCTV. But the increased functionality of the building and the increase in tourist flow have forced even the most staunch conservatives to change their minds: CCTV is now recognized as the second greatest government building after the Pentagon.



Al Wakrah

Doha, Qatar

Architect Story by: Zaha Hadid

Zaha Hadid has been ridiculed for designing a rather controversial stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Initially, all disputes were reduced to the appearance of the stadium, which really resembles an unsuccessfully landed spaceship. Then, the press became aware of more than a thousand illegal workers who died on the construction site. On this occasion, Zaha Hadid told the press that it was absolutely none of her business, which caused another wave of indignation.



walkie talkie

London, England

Architect: Rafael Vignoli

Many Londoners openly laugh at the bold building located at 20 Fenchurch Street. Disapproval is caused by the excessive modernity of the building, which is somewhat knocked out of the medieval narrow streets of London. In addition, the convex surface of a fully glazed building has repeatedly caused funny incidents: the sun's rays reflected from the glass panels burned bicycle seats and handlebars, even a Jaguar, imprudently parked by the owner on the other side of the Walkie Talkie, caught fire.



Antilla

Mumbai, India

Architect: Perkins + Will

The 27-story residential tower Antilla is home to just one family and is considered the most expensive mansion in the world. Its owner, the fifth richest man in the world, is Mukesh Ambani. The project is openly disliked by almost all the residents of Mumbai, who see it as the mansion of a wealthy man who has crossed all boundaries over the entire city.



portland building

Portland, USA

Architect Story by: Michael Graves

The Portland Building was the first brainchild of the American postmodern era. The building has been at the center of a heated debate for decades, with municipal officials saying it spoils the whole look of the city. Graves decorated the Portland Building's façade with gigantic red columns interspersed with tall windows and decorative bands reminiscent of rural beauty pageants. Throughout history, the house has not seen a single restoration, and now the work to maintain the facade is estimated at a staggering $ 95 million.

It is remarkable not only because it is the capital of our Motherland. It contains many monuments. cultural heritage countries. Since the 15th century, Moscow architecture has become an expression of the national culture. Architecture is considered the "mother of all arts", as it not only reflects the stages of their development, but also is the basis for the preservation of frescoes, wood carvings, paintings and sculptures. The monuments have absorbed many features of ancient Russian architecture and the work of foreign architects. The most famous of them are global importance, as they are historical objects and the result of the work of great architects. Architectural monuments of the world reflect the features cultural development different countries and main historical events. Therefore, they are protected and restored in order to preserve a unique heritage for future generations.

Architectural monuments of Moscow

The list of cultural heritage sites preserved in the capital is very long. The historical center of the city is especially rich in them, but many palace and park ensembles, monasteries and entire streets in different parts of Moscow are also its sights. What objects can be classified as architectural monuments:

Separate buildings and structures, something remarkable. For example, the mansion of Arseny Pashkov, Grand Theatre or city hall.

Palace and park ensembles and architectural complexes, for example, the estate "Kuskovo", the Kremlin in Izmailovo, Poklonnaya Gora or Tsaritsyno park.

Historic city centers. In the capital, this is the world-famous ensemble of the Moscow Kremlin.

Squares, blocks and streets. These are Red and Manezhnaya Square, Arbat and Garden Ring, Sparrow Hills and Chistoprudny Boulevard.

Monasteries and temples, many of which have been preserved in Moscow. The most famous of them are St. Basil's Cathedral, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the Novodevichy Convent.

Architectural objects of civil, industrial or military significance, such as the Moscow Metro, VDNKh or the GUM building.

Features of building in Moscow

The oldest building in the city - the Moscow Kremlin - was founded in the 12th century on Borovitsky Hill, at the mouth of the Neglinnaya River.

And therefore its shape repeated the outlines of this peninsula. The turbulent situation of that time required the construction of high walls and ramparts. Therefore, in the course of expanding the territory of the city, new fortifications were created. This is how such architectural monuments of Moscow as the Kitay-Gorod Wall arose, and the Boulevard and Garden Rings appeared on the site of other walls. Until the 18th century, most of the capital's buildings were wooden, and in recent centuries almost all of them were replaced with stone ones. In addition, intersecting radial highways were a feature of the city's development. The appearance of the capital has changed dramatically with the advent of Soviet power. Plans to modernize the city and create broadband highways required the destruction of many architectural monuments. Only a few of them were subsequently restored. And many high-rise buildings were built, modern quarters of monotonous buildings appeared.

Styles in the ancient architecture of Moscow

1. Wooden architecture.

All buildings in the first centuries of the city's existence were made of logs. The most famous of them were the Church of St. Nicholas, the temple of Danila the Stylite and the Moscow Kremlin itself. But not a single ancient wooden building in the city has now been preserved.

2. Stone architecture of the 14th - 18th centuries.

The first stone building was the Assumption Cathedral on the territory of the Kremlin, which has not survived to this day. During the reign of Ivan Kalita, they begin to rebuild the walls of the Kremlin. And by the 16th century, the main architectural ensemble of Moscow acquires almost modern look: white stone walls, the Annunciation and Archangel Cathedrals, as well as the Faceted Chamber were created.

3. Classicism in the architecture of Moscow in the 18th-19th centuries.

After the fire, most of the city's buildings were rebuilt. Many Italian architects took part in this, and classicism began to prevail in construction. The most famous architectural monuments of the city of Moscow of that time are the Pashkov house, the Ostankino estate and the building of the Bolshoi Theater.

Architectural styles of Moscow in the 19th and 20th centuries

1. Moscow modern. Constructions in this style began to be created from the end of the 19th century. These include the Medyntsev mansion, the Pavlovs' estate, the Yaroslavsky railway station, the Metropol hotel and many others.

2. Architecture of Moscow during the years of Soviet power varied in scope. New areas grew at a rapid pace. The most famous buildings of that time are the seven Stalin skyscrapers.

3. Modern architecture Moscow represented by office buildings, business and cultural centers built in the style of postmodernism and eclecticism. This, for example, shopping mall"Nautilus" or restaurant "White Swan".

Ancient architectural monuments of Moscow

1. Kremlin is the most famous and ancient object cultural heritage of the capital. He experienced a lot, witnessed the rise and fall, revolutions and wars. On its territory there are many cathedrals and buildings that are also architectural monuments: the Assumption Cathedral, the building of the Arsenal and the Senate, the Ivan the Great Bell Tower and the famous Spasskaya Tower with chimes. This ensemble refers to and is mentioned in any source where architectural monuments of the world are considered.

2. Gostiny Dvor was also created back in the 15th century and rebuilt many times. Now it bears little resemblance to an architectural monument, but is still a well-known landmark of Moscow.

3. Red Square all over the world is a symbol of Russia.

This architectural ensemble is the most visited place in Moscow. Of the surviving ancient buildings, the Kazan and Intercession Cathedrals, as well as the Resurrection Gate, are known.

The most famous monasteries and temples of Moscow

The whole cultural and spiritual life of the country is connected with the capital. Many of its monasteries and temples are known throughout Russia, some of them have been preserved since the first centuries of the city's existence. We can say that these are monuments of Russian architecture, dear to the heart of every inhabitant of the country.

Which of them are the most famous?

The Novodevichy Convent, which, in addition to being active, has the status of the State Historical Museum.

Donskoy Monastery is notable for its many beautiful churches and picturesque towers.

Danilov Monastery is one of the oldest not only in Moscow, but also in Russia.

Very picturesque with a bright orange bell tower and tiled inserts.

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior is known for being restored in the 90s of the 20th century after complete destruction.

St. Basil's Cathedral is one of the most famous sights of Moscow. This is the name of the Pokrovsky Cathedral, located on Red Square. With its bright painted domes and rich decoration, it attracts many tourists.

The accelerated development of the city and the expansion of highways in the 30-70s of the 20th century led to the fact that more than 400 monuments of world importance were destroyed. Among them are such famous buildings as the Church of the Assumption on Pokrovka and the Armory. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior was blown up, which, however, was later restored. But many unique buildings were lost, for example, the house of the poet Khomyakov or the house of the Lopukhins. The historical center of the capital has changed a lot, in particular, many buildings on Manezhnaya and Bolshaya Yakimanka streets have been demolished.

What is remarkable about modern Moscow

Many call the modern building of the city tasteless. But along with faceless high-rise buildings, you can also find quite original buildings:

An interesting house is an "egg" on Mashkov Street;

The Pullman business center on Myasnitskaya strikes with an interesting combination of glass and concrete;

The residential complex "Ambassador's House" is interesting for its semicircular shape and diagonal windows;

Business center "Kitezh" in the form of a multi-deck liner.

Modern Moscow strikes with a mixture of styles in architecture. Now it is mostly high-tech, constructivism and modern. It is these buildings made of glass and concrete that stand out on the streets of the city. But the ancient architectural monuments of Moscow are not forgotten and attract tourists from all over the world.