Originally constructed in the mid-16th century, Saint Basil’s Cathedral looms majestically near the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, and has stood watch over countless historical and political events ...

Saint Basil’s wouldn’t take its nickname until the rule of Ivan’s son, Fyodor, who built a chapel dedicated to Saint Vasily – or Basil – the Blessed, a Holy Fool who was known to Ivan ...

He personally carried St. Basil's coffin to a grave right outside the Kremlin. The cathedral, constructed to commemorate Ivan's victory over Mongol rulers, was built on the burial site." ...

We look at 10 things you should know about the Russian Orthodox church St Basil's Cathedral (Pic:Getty) By Mirror.co.uk 10:27, 12 Jul 2011Updated09:43, 4 Feb 2012 ...