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NOTE: We were not allowed to do flash photography. All pictures are taken with existing light only (except the map which Bela shone a flashlight onto). The pictures turned out much better then we expected.

This map gives a general impression of the layout of the Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed. There are eight small chapels encircling the Cathedral of the Intercession. The entrance (opening onto Red Square) is in the bottom left corner. Wandering around inside, we had the impression of being in a maze of twisty little passages all different. It was utterly delightful!

View of one of the domes, looking up from the doorway of the chapel. Notice the metal bracing bars. This chapel was closed to entry. (Perhaps it has not yet been renovated and is not sound.)

Inside a chapel, possibly the same one, also closed to the public. You can see another entry door barred across the way.

A twisty little passage between a chapel (to the left) and the outside wall.

Intricately painted ceiling and walls. The doors in the background are the entrance.

I'm not sure if that's Bela or myself, exploring twisty passages. Entrance to another chapel is in the background. Notice diamond design on this part of the ceiling. Each section of hallway, as well as each chapel, is entirely unique.

Decorations inside the door of one of the smaller chapels. Icon in the background.

Side view of an icon in another closed chapel.

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