This was the Frolovskaya Tower when it was designed by Pietro Antonio Solari and finished along the eastern wall in 1491. Now named the Spasskaya Tower, its 233 foot height has been accented with the Kremlin Clock since the 16th century. Also called the Kremlin Chimes, the four, 20 foot faces plus bells weigh about 25 tons. Spasskaya Tower is the official entrance to the Moscow Kremlin yet closed to the public. Visitor tours begin at the Kutafya Tower. But across the street is the stunning St. Basil’s Cathedral. Let’s explore it first and then the other famous landmarks at Red Square.
