First Nameless Tower

This tower was built about 1500. In the reign of Ivan IV, itwas used for storing powder. An explosion in the powder magazine causedheavy damage, and the tower was pulled down under Catherine II's plan forrebuilding the Kremlin. After being rebuilt, it was blown up by the Frenchin 1812 and was again rebuilt by Osip I.Boveon the basis of old sketches and plans. The height of the tower is 30.2 m (99 ft).