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ST BASIL'S CATHEDRAL
At the southern end of Red Square stands the icon of Russia: St Basil's
Cathedral. This crazy confusion of colours, patterns and shapes is the cul-
mination of a style that is unique to Russian architecture. In 1552 Ivan the Ter-
rible captured the Tatar stronghold of Kazan on the Feast of Intercession. He
commissioned this landmark church, officially the Intercession Cathedral, to
commemorate the victory.
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