Moscow
Red Square is situated in the center of Moscow and it is one of the oldest and most interesting opened squares in Russia and Europe. The total length of the Red Square is 330 meters and the width 70 meters. It is a place with a prominent political and social significance for the culture of Russia. Besides that, it is the symbol of Russian cohesiveness and strength with great historical importance. All that was acknowledged in 1990, when Krasnaya Ploshchad was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
History of the Red Square
At first, the Red Square was constructed to serve as a big marketplace, but eventually, it became the center point of many ceremonies by all Russian tsars and later on political representatives. The meaning of this place was changed over centuries. So in the 17th century, The square was called Veliky Torg (Great market) or simply Torg (Market), then Troitskaya by the name of the small Troitskaya (Trinity) Church, burnt down in the great fire during the Tatar invasion in 1571. After that, the square held the name Pozhar, which means "burnt". At this time, this square was considered a sacred place. Two significant improvements to the square were made later on, first during the rain of Katherine the Great, and second after 1812. and Napoleonic invasion. During the Soviet era, Red Square kept its aura and became the focal point of political influence - so many military parades were held here and many protests.
How to get to Red Square?
Red Square is the main square of Moscow and the most visited place in the capital of Russia so it is not difficult to find it. All roads in Moscow lead to the Red Square. Most tourists get to Red Square by metro. The nearest stations are located about 300 – 400 meters away (Ploschad Revolutsii, Okhotny Ryad, Teatralnaya).
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