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Red SquareLarge public square, central Moscow. It lies north of the Moskva River, adjacent to the Kremlin, and covers some 18 acres (7.3 hectares). Dating from the late 15th century, it has long been a busy market area as well as a focal point in Russian history as the scene of executions, demonstrations, riots, and parades. Located around it are the State Historical Museum (1875–81), the nine-towered Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed (1554–60), the former state department store GUM, and the tomb of Vladimir Ilich Lenin. The square and Kremlin were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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