Arsenal (Kremlin)
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Arsenal is a large triangular building close to the edge of the Moscow Kremlin that faces Red Square (the top of the building features a pole with a Russian flag that is very prominent on the red square). This building was traditionally the armoury of the fortress. However, in the 20th century it was converted to government offices and now features a museum where many of the past Romanov family's treasures are shown to the public (albeit access is heavily regulated). Some of its exhibits include the Shapka Monomacha (Monomach's Hat) which is Russia's version of Europe's Golden Crown. It is made of a some small animal's leather and is crowned with some of the world's largest diamonds set in gold.