Оружейная палата

(State Armoury)

The collection of the State Armoury represents the wealth accumulated by Russian princes and tsars over many centuries. The first written mention of the state armoury occurs in 1508, but there were forges in the Kremlin making helmuts, shields and other accoutrements of war as early as the 13th century. Later, gold- and silversmiths, workshops producing icons and embroidery, and the Office of the Royal Stables all moved into the Kremlin. The original Armoury was demolished in 1960 to make way for the Palace of Congresses.
excerpt from
Eyewitness Travel Guides Moscow

27 July 2003


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17th-century enamel

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Fabergé egg

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Catherine the Great's
Coronation Dress

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