First Nameless Tower

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

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