From there, to the Kremlin and Cathedrals contained within its walls. There was quite an interest in the Kremlin. We had to wait in line to buy tickets for admission, 300 rb per person. But the sun came out while we were waiting and felt so good, making the weather seem so much more pleasant.Again, Anna was very knowledgeable in regard
to the history of buildings and past dignitaries, both rulers and We walked by the State Kremlin Palace and religious leaders.Anna told that congress use to meet here, and now meet at the Senate building. There was a monastery there originally, which Stalin had blown up to replace with the utilitarian looking building, so out of place with the rest of the architecture in the Kremlin. It now houses concerts and shows. There was a group of folk singers/dancers outside the front entrance to this building when we went past. They were dressed in traditional Russian peasant wear- as they would have dressed for a celebration. They were quite talented, and were having a lot of fun, grabbing passers by to dance with them.
We toured the Assumption Cathedral (It houses the remains of the Metropolitans, or Patriarchs of the Russian Orthodox church. Frescos on the one wall were the original, painted in the 14th century- it is so hard to grasp the age of history we are seeing here!-1st pic on left), the Church of Laying Our Lady's Holy Robe (the small family chapel for the Tsar and his close family- very similar in size to the chapels in St. Basil's), the Archangel's Cathedral (where the remains of the Tsars, Tsarettes and their families are buried- some from as early as the 13 hundreds!! 2nd pic to the left) and Ivan the Great Bell tower(which is now used to house exhibits- we got to see the Emperial China collection- Tim was soo excited! 1st pic on right).While at the Archangel's Cathedral a five person choir sang a prayer which sounded very nice inside the total stone and masonry construction.
We left the Kremlin and traveled by Metro to the Moscow University. When
we got off the Metro, we jumped on a "taxi" that took us up to the top of the hill. It was only 10Rb per person- and warm and dry :) Very beautiful old buildings. The design of the buildings at the University have some uniqueness due to the fact that there are seven sister buildings around Moscow that share the same design as the main building. One of the "Seven Sisters" is pictured here to the right. This is a building on campus. The other 6 are all around Moscow housing things as varied as hotels to governmental offices- visible from the overlook just below the college. We thought a lot about my sister, Amity, as we were walking around campus. I wondered what buildings she had classes in, where she was able to hang out. It was very beautiful up there!
The overlook over the Moscow river is an incredible view of the city. Just down the street from the University in front of one of the "sisters," the six other sister buildings can be seen.
From the overlook we walked down the hill, around some wooded areas, and onto the newest
Metro station. The station itself is above ground with a view of the river. It was beautiful, both inside, as well as the view outside. We came home in rush hour pedestrian traffic. Definitely not the time to be out if you suffer from any form of agoraphobia or claustrophobia! The good news is, the more crowded the Metro, the less chance you have of falling- as the masses hold you up!
We went to a little bar/diner for dinner with Anna and had Russian dumplings- yummy! They are a special breading wrapped around a meatball type filling in chicken broth. It took forever to come- but we enjoyed talking to Anna and watching the Ladies play Arena Soccer on the TV.
Well, that's all for today. Back in the room, and the internet connection ends in a few hours, so we're trying to get caught up on the last few days. Tomorrow we hit Ismaylovo (sp?) market and possibly something else- I asked Anna to take us someplace special.
we got off the Metro, we jumped on a "taxi" that took us up to the top of the hill. It was only 10Rb per person- and warm and dry :) Very beautiful old buildings. The design of the buildings at the University have some uniqueness due to the fact that there are seven sister buildings around Moscow that share the same design as the main building. One of the "Seven Sisters" is pictured here to the right. This is a building on campus. The other 6 are all around Moscow housing things as varied as hotels to governmental offices- visible from the overlook just below the college. We thought a lot about my sister, Amity, as we were walking around campus. I wondered what buildings she had classes in, where she was able to hang out. It was very beautiful up there!The overlook over the Moscow river is an incredible view of the city. Just down the street from the University in front of one of the "sisters," the six other sister buildings can be seen.
From the overlook we walked down the hill, around some wooded areas, and onto the newest
Metro station. The station itself is above ground with a view of the river. It was beautiful, both inside, as well as the view outside. We came home in rush hour pedestrian traffic. Definitely not the time to be out if you suffer from any form of agoraphobia or claustrophobia! The good news is, the more crowded the Metro, the less chance you have of falling- as the masses hold you up!We went to a little bar/diner for dinner with Anna and had Russian dumplings- yummy! They are a special breading wrapped around a meatball type filling in chicken broth. It took forever to come- but we enjoyed talking to Anna and watching the Ladies play Arena Soccer on the TV.
Well, that's all for today. Back in the room, and the internet connection ends in a few hours, so we're trying to get caught up on the last few days. Tomorrow we hit Ismaylovo (sp?) market and possibly something else- I asked Anna to take us someplace special.
1 comment:
I know exactly the little shopping market you were at when you took those pictures of the dome...I have almost an identicle picture...Pretty cool! Now, onto paperwork!
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