Syzran Kremlin

The Syzran Kremlin (Russian: Сызранский Кремль) is located in the Russian town Syzran Samara Oblast, on the Kremlin hill at the confluence of the Volga, Syzranka river, Krymza river, overlooking the main historic street «Soviet». (another called «Biggest street»)

Syzran Kremlin
Syzran, Russian Federation
Spasskaya Tower.
Spasskaya tower Syzran Kremlin
TypeKremlin
Height27 meters
Site information
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuined, (one tower)
Site history
Built1683
Built byGovernor G. Kozlowski
In use1
MaterialsWood, stone
DemolishedFour towers
Battles/wars1

The preserved «Spaskaya tower» of Syzran Kremlin is the embodiment of old Russian architecture.

The only Kremlin in the Samara Oblast. Has survived only «Spasskaya» Tower». The Kremlin also houses the Church of the Nativity (1717).

In 1683 construction began on the fortress of Tsar Peter the Great I, directed the construction of Governor G. Kozlowski. «Spasskya Tower» was first portal, but then its redesigned and built inside the church in the name of the Savior. Participated in the fighting just once. Currently, the museum inside the tower Syzran Kremlin.

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