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St. Basils in Evening light, Red Square, Moscow, c1970s. Artist: CM Dixon
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St. Basils in Evening light, Red Square, Moscow, c1970s. Artist: CM Dixon
St. Basils in Evening light, Red Square, Moscow, c1970s. City square (plaza) separating the Kremlin, from historic merchant quarter of Kitai-gorod. Originally the main marketplace, it is also the site of public ceremonies, proclamations, and the occasional coronation. St Basils Cathedral was built from 1555-61 on orders from Ivan the Terrible and commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. It is a world-famous landmark
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1970s Byzantine Byzantium Grand Prince Of Moscow Ivan Iv Ivan The Terrible Krusnaya Place Landmark Plaza Red Square Seventies Sightseeing Soviet The Terrible Tsar Of Russia Unesco Vasily The Blessed Wassili Blagennoi World Heritage Site Faaade Mike Dixon
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This print captures the enchanting St. Basils Cathedral in the evening light, standing proudly on Red Square, Moscow, during the 1970s. The artist behind this masterpiece is CM Dixon, who skillfully portrays the iconic city square that separates the Kremlin from the historic merchant quarter of Kitai-gorod. Originally serving as a bustling marketplace, Red Square has witnessed countless public ceremonies and proclamations throughout history. It even hosted occasional coronations, adding to its grandeur and significance. St. Basils Cathedral itself was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible between 1555 and 1561 to commemorate his victories in Kazan and Astrakhan. The cathedral's Byzantine architecture adds an air of mystique to this world-famous landmark. Its colorful domes stand tall against the backdrop of a clear day sky while attracting tourists from all corners of the globe. In this particular snapshot, we see both men and women marveling at St. Basils' beauty—a testament to its universal appeal transcending gender boundaries. This religious site holds deep meaning for those practicing Christianity in Russia and beyond. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Basils Cathedral continues to captivate visitors with its rich history and architectural splendor even today—decades after CM Dixon immortalized it through his lens in this stunning photograph from the 1970s.
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