Kremlin

For the metonymic meaning, see Government of Russia. For the type of fortress, see Kremlin (fortification). For other uses, see Kremlin (disambiguation).

Kremlin
View of the Kremlin from across the Moskva River, 2012
Location in Central Moscow Location in Russia Location in Europe
55°45′6″N 37°37′4″E
Location	Moscow, Russia
History
Built	1482–1495
Site notes
Area	27.7 ha (0.277 km2)
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name	Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow
Type	Cultural
Criteria	i, ii, iv, vi
Designated	1990 (14th session)
Reference no.	545
Region	Eastern Europe

The Moscow Kremlin, commonly known as the Kremlin, is a fortified complex (kremlin) in Moscow, Russia. 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. The Kremlin overlooks the Moskva River to the south, Red Square to the east, and Alexander Garden to the west.