St. Basil’s Cathedral
This was built in the 1500s to commemorate Russia’s victory over the Mongol Tartars in 1555. Popular belief holds that Ivan the Terrible had the architect’s eyes plucked out to prevent him from making anything grander than this.
Timings: Wednesday- Monday 11 AM- 5 PM
Address: Red Square
Admission:
Adults: $3.5; $8 [admission to cathedral and museum]
Students and Children below 7: $1.75; $4 [admission to cathedral and museum]
Tel: 095-298- 3304
