Historic Site · Moscow, Russia
Moscow Kremlin
The Moscow Kremlin, commonly known as the Kremlin, is a fortified complex (kremlin) in Moscow, Russia that is one of the country's most recognizable landmarks. Built 1420.
Photo: Pavel Kazachkov from Moscow, Russia via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Moscow, Russia |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Built | 1420 |
| Architect | Aristotile Fioravanti, Aloisio da Milano |
| Area | Area: 0.275 km² |
| Coordinates | 55.7517° N, 37.6178° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Moscow Kremlin is known for
The Moscow Kremlin, commonly known as the Kremlin, is a fortified complex (kremlin) in Moscow, Russia that is one of the country's most recognizable landmarks.
About Moscow Kremlin
The Moscow Kremlin, commonly known as the Kremlin, is a fortified complex (kremlin) in Moscow, Russia that is one of the country's most recognizable landmarks. Located in the historic centre of the country's capital city, the Kremlin comprises five palaces, four cathedrals, and an enclosing wall along with numerous towers. Within the complex is the Grand Kremlin Palace, which was one of the royal residences of the Tsar of Russia, and is now the residence of the president of the Russian Federation.
History
The site had been continuously inhabited by the Meryans since the 2nd century BCE. The Slavs occupied the south-western portion of Borovitsky Hill as early as the 11th century, as evidenced by a metropolitan seal from the 1090s which was unearthed by Soviet archaeologists in the area. The Vyatichi built a fortified structure (or "grad") on the hill where the Neglinnaya River flowed into the Moskva River.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Moscow Kremlin website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Moscow |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) |
| Distance from the airport | 16.3 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) · Moscow, Russia · 17.8 miles away
- Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) · Moscow, Russia · 18.0 miles away
- Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA) · Moscow, Russia · 24.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Moscow Kremlin?
The Moscow Kremlin, commonly known as the Kremlin, is a fortified complex (kremlin) in Moscow, Russia that is one of the country's most recognizable landmarks.
Where is Moscow Kremlin located?
Moscow Kremlin is in Moscow, Russia. Its coordinates are 55.7517° N, 37.6178° E.
How do I get to Moscow Kremlin?
The nearest town is Moscow, and the nearest airport is Vnukovo International Airport (VKO), about 16.3 miles away (straight line).
When was Moscow Kremlin built?
Moscow Kremlin was built 1420.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kremlin — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133274 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://kreml.ru — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.