Church of St. Basil the Blessed

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf church
gptkbp:architecturalStyle asymmetrical layout
Russian_architecture
Russian_architectural_heritage
gptkbp:artwork frescoes
inspired literature
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Russian_Orthodox_Church
gptkb:Russian_folklore
gptkb:Red_Square
national identity
Russian_history
tourism_in_Moscow
gptkbp:completed 1561
gptkbp:conservationEfforts well-preserved
gptkbp:culturalEvents various festivals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage symbol of faith
Russian_cultural_heritage
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspiration for artists
gptkbp:culturalSignificance iconic landmark
recognized globally
gptkbp:currentUse museum
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Saint_Basil_the_Blessed
gptkbp:designedBy Postnik Yakovlev
gptkbp:exhibits art exhibitions
gptkbp:famousFor colorful onion domes
gptkbp:famousLandmark yes
gptkbp:featuredIn numerous artworks
gptkbp:geographicalFeature 55.7520° N, 37.6231° E
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse nine
gptkbp:height 65 meters
gptkbp:historicalPeriod 16th century
gptkbp:historicalRole cultural center
gptkbp:historicalSignificance site of important events
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Church of St. Basil the Blessed
gptkbp:influenced modern architecture
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
gptkbp:interiorFeatures ornate decorations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Moscow
gptkbp:locationType urban
gptkbp:notableEvent onion domes
unique design
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Tsar_Ivan_IV
iconostasis
colorful facade
gptkbp:originalPurpose place of worship
gptkbp:publicAccess yes
gptkbp:renovated yes
gptkbp:significance gptkb:symbol_of_Russia
gptkbp:style baroque elements
Moscow_architecture
gptkbp:symbolism heavenly realm
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:type gptkb:Orthodox_church
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear over 1 million