Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin Model

The Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin is a fortress (kremlin) in the historic city center of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. The first attempt to replace the wooden fort with a stone kremlin was recorded in 1374, but construction was limited to a single tower, known as the Dmitrovskaya Tower. Under the rule of Ivan III, Nizhny Novgorod played the role of a guard city, h…
The Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin is a fortress (kremlin) in the historic city center of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. The first attempt to replace the wooden fort with a stone kremlin was recorded in 1374, but construction was limited to a single tower, known as the Dmitrovskaya Tower. Under the rule of Ivan III, Nizhny Novgorod played the role of a guard city, having a permanent garrison; it served as a place for gathering troops for Moscow’s actions against the Khanate of Kazan. In order to strengthen the defenses of the city, construction works on the walls began again.
  • Location: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
  • Area: 22.7 ha (0.227 km²)
  • Built: 1508–1515
  • Architect: Pietro Francesco
  • Owner: Government of Nizhny Novgorod region
  • Governing body: kremlnn.ru

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