World Heritage Identification Number: 634
World Heritage since: 1994
Category: Cultural Heritage
WHE Type: Religious Sites & Sacred Architecture
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇷🇺 Russian Federation
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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The Church of the Ascension at Kolomenskoye: A Pivotal Milestone in Russian Architecture
The Church of the Ascension, nestled within the expansive grounds of Kolomenskoye, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and architectural prowess of medieval Russia. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, this remarkable structure holds significant historical and artistic value.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The Church of the Ascension was built in 1532 on the imperial estate of Kolomenskoye, near Moscow, to celebrate the birth of the prince who was to become Tsar Ivan IV ('the Terrible'). One of the earliest examples of a traditional wooden tent-roofed church on a stone and brick substructure, it had a great influence on the development of Russian ecclesiastical architecture.
Encyclopedia Record: Kolomenskoye
Kolomenskoye is a former royal estate situated several kilometers to the southeast of the city center of Moscow, Russia, on the ancient road leading to the town of Kolomna. The 390 hectare scenic area overlooks the steep banks of the Moskva River. It became a part of Moscow in the 1960s.Additional Site Details
Area: Not available
Coordinates: 55.65556 , 37.67389
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