The Church of the Intercession

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf church
gptkbp:architect Postnik Yakovlev
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Russian_Orthodox_architecture
gptkbp:artwork in paintings and photographs
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Orthodox_Christianity
gptkb:Russian_Orthodox_Church
gptkb:Ivan_the_Terrible
national celebrations
Russian_history
gptkbp:built 16th century
gptkbp:celebrates its architectural beauty
gptkbp:constructedIn 1555-1561
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Russian_culture
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important religious site
gptkbp:currentStatus active
gptkbp:dedication Intercession_of_the_Theotokos
gptkbp:famousFor its unique architecture
its colorful onion domes
gptkbp:featuredIn films and literature
gptkbp:features nine domes
gptkbp:historicalEvent construction_during_the_reign_of_Ivan_IV
gptkbp:historicalRole cultural landmark
gptkbp:historicalSignificance symbol_of_Russian_architecture
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Church of the Intercession
gptkbp:influenced modern church designs
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
local traditions
gptkbp:inspiration artists and writers
gptkbp:knownFor its historical significance
gptkbp:location Moscow,_Russia
gptkbp:locationType historical site
gptkbp:maintainedBy historical monument
gptkbp:notableEvent celebration of religious holidays
gptkbp:notableFeature iconostasis
colorful frescoes
heads of state
its_location_near_the_Kremlin
gptkbp:openToPublic yes
gptkbp:originalPurpose place of worship
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Kremlin
gptkb:Red_Square
Moscow's_skyline
Russian_heritage.
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:UNESCO
gptkbp:recognizes a masterpiece of architecture
gptkbp:renovated 20th century
gptkbp:style Moscow_architecture
gptkbp:symbolizes Russian_national_identity
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:visitedBy tourists from around the world
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear millions