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Novodevichy Convent is a historic Russian Orthodox monastery in Moscow, founded in 1524 by Vasili III. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a cultural and architectural landmark, with many churches, towers, and frescos.
Learn about the history and architecture of Novodevichy Convent, a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in 1524 by Grand Prince Vasili III. See photos of the cathedrals, towers, frescoes and chambers of the monastery that witnessed many events of Russian history.
Oct 4, 2024 · Novodevichy Convent & the Romanovs: Symbol of State Power - Russia Beyond. JOIN. Architectural historian and photographer William Brumfield unravels the 500-year history of the Novodevichy...
Novodevichy Convent is a 16th-century Orthodox nunnery with a rich history and architecture. It is located near the Kremlin and the Moskva river, and has a cemetery with famous graves.
Price. Adults: ₽ 500 (US$ 5.40). Students: ₽ 250 (US$ 2.70). Photography surcharge: ₽ 300 (US$ 3.20). Transport. Metro: Sportivnaya, line 1 (red line). Founded in 1524, the Novodevichy Convent remains a functioning monastery. In the past, it housed many women of the Russian nobility.
Jun 16, 2010 · The Novodevichy Convent, in south-western Moscow, built in the 16th and 17th centuries in the so-called Moscow Baroque style, was part of a chain of monastic ensembles that were integrated into the defence system of the city.
The Novodevichy Convent was founded in memory of the capture of Smolensk by Russian troops in 1514. The Convent’s cathedral dedicated to the Icon of Our Lady of Smolensk was built in 1524-1525 and rebuilt in the late 16th century.
