The Alhambra and the Kremlin: The South and the North of Europe
CHAPTER XXVII.
THE KREMLIN AND THE BELLS OF MOSCOW.
A Swiss Landlord.—Fleas.—Shrines.—Palaces, Cottages, and Churches.—The Moskva.—Circular City.—Kremlin Walls.—Gates.—Chief Entrance.—Picture of the Redeemer.—Respect.—Cannon.—Miracle.—Splendid Scene.—Tower of Ivan.—Bells.—Medium of Worship.—Holy City.—Pilgrims.—Bell-making.— Precious Metals.—Silver Bells.—Chapel of the Betrothed.—Music of the Bells
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