Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia

This is a pretty palace with exclusive decoration and a bit different from the other royal palaces. It is a complex mixture of interconnected rooms and palaces. Guessing which part or area of the building you are standing in, is next to impossible as they all appear similar. There are private rooms which belong to the Imperial family and then there are grand reception halls as well. The next part of this palace is connected to the Terem Palace which is a subtle combination of Eastern, Russian and Italian architecture and designs. Following this, there is another wonderful part of this palace known as the Palace of Facets. Visiting the Grand Kremlin Palace is a totally rare and once in a lifetime opportunity. The interiors of the palace are so stunningly decorated and maintained that it gives the true feeling of the lavish and luxurious lives of Russian emperors, kings and rulers.

History Of Grand Kremlin Palace

The palace was originally the Moscow residence of Russian kings and emperors but under the power of Bolsheviks, the palace was closed down. From the 1930s, Supreme Soviet of the USSR hosted its sessions here. All the major and important decisions of the Soviet Union were carried out in this palace. The president uses this palace as the venue for various ceremonies. The palace is used for ceremonies such as inauguration or award and credentials events and many more. Touring across this beautiful palace will give you a feeling of traveling through time due to the innate beauty which the palace beholds which had been constructed years back in the past.

Grand Kremlin Palace Tour

The Moscow Kremlin Museums offer guided tours to get acquainted with the Kremlin, its museums, history and museum collections. There are around 7 guided tours offered by the museum officials for the different sections of the museum. There’s a lot to explore with these tours - the architectural ensemble of the Kremlin, the treasures of the world-famous Armoury Chamber, ancient Kremlin’s cathedrals and the historical necropolis, wall-painting, collections of old-Russian icons and the Museum of Applied Art and LifeStyle of the 17th century Russia in the halls of the Patriarch's Palace.