According to a number of historical accounts, the clock on the Spasskaya Tower appeared between 1491 and 1585.

The main gates in the Spasskaya tower are normally (with the exception of official and religious ceremonies) closed to the public.

Another recognizable architectural feature is the Spasskaya Tower, which anchors the southern end of the Kremlin and serves as the main entrance to the Kremlin.

This year's Spasskaya Tower international military music festival featured a combination of lyrics, national tunes and patriotic compositions from the World War II era.