Kolomna Kremlin
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Kolomna Kremlin is a very large fortress in Kolomna, Russia. The stone Kolomna Kremlin was built from 1525—1531 under the Russian Tzar Vasily III. Before its reconstruction in 1531, the Kolomna Kremlin was made of wood. On its territory there are many Russian churches and monasteries: The Uspensky cathedral, the Voskresenky church, the Spassky monastery (14th century), and a number of others.
[edit] Facts about the Kolomna Kremlin
| Number of towers: | 17 |
| Number of towers in the keep: | 7 |
| Number of gates: | 3 |
| Years of construction: | 1525-1531 |
| Area: | 24 hectare |
| Length of wall: | 1940 meters |
| Height of towers: | 30-35 meters |
| Height of wall: | 18-21 meters |
| Thickness of wall: | 3-4.5 meters |
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