Moscow – Kremlin

I had no idea what the Kremlin was.  I thought it was a building.  The word Kremlin means fortress.  It is the historical heart of Moscow.  It essentially was and is the walled center of the city.  Within the walls are 5 cathedrals, palaces, museums and the seat of government.

We toured the Armory in the Kremlin which is the Russian equivalent of the Tower of London.  It had a huge display of items related to Russian history.  I was quite surprised so much had survived the communist era as during the trip w have heard so many stories of destruction of places and items of historical significance by the communists.

Kremlin - Red Brick Wall Surrounds It

Kremlin - Red Brick Wall Surrounds It

Lois and Joan Touring the Kremlin

Government Building in the Kremlin

One of Five Cathedral's in the Kremlin

The Closest to Anything Military We Saw

Government Building in Kremlin Under Restoration (what you see is a huge tarp with what the building will look like printed on it! - this technique was used everywhere)

Government cars Ready to Take Official's Any Where

This Policeman Would Salute When Some Cars Left - Obviously Important People!