Moscow Kremlin. Corner Arsenal Tower

In 1492 Solari completed the Kremlin's defense line from Red Square with this tower. According to the architect, it was to become the most powerful corner tower. Not far from the tower were the mansions of the Sobakin boyars, so the tower was originally called Sobakina. Only at the beginning of the 13th century, after the construction of the Arsenal, the tower received its modern name. The tower is distinguished by a wide base, mighty four-meter walls that go deep into the ground. However, the tower performed not only defense functions. To this day, there is a secret well in the tower, which in the event of a siege could be used by the garrison of the fortress. In addition, there was a secret exit from the tower to the Neglinnaya River, which was subsequently laid. During the Patriotic War of 1812, the tower was partially damaged by the explosion of the Nikolskaya Tower and the Arsenal. In 1816-1819 it was restored under the supervision of the architect O. Bove.