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Novodevichy Convent
Новодевичий монастырь · Khamovniki District
convent and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Moscow, Russia
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Novodevichy Convent2:05
Welcome to the Novodevichy Convent, one of the most significant and spiritually resonant landmarks in Moscow. This site is far more than a simple cluster of churches; it is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a masterpiece of Russian…
Listen in the app2Smolensky Cathedral — The 16th Century Anchor1:54
At the very heart of the convent stands its oldest and most venerable structure: the Smolensky Cathedral. Built between 1524 and 1525, this cathedral is the architectural anchor of the entire complex. …
Listen in the app3The Great Bell Tower — A Peak of Moscow Baroque1:47
Rising high above the convent is the spectacular octagonal Bell Tower, a 72-meter-high masterpiece completed in 1690. This structure is one of the finest examples of 'Moscow Baroque,' a style characterized by the use of vibrant…
Listen in the app4The Chambers of Sophia — Exile and Power1:41
Near the northern gate, we find the residential chambers associated with the convent’s most controversial figure: Tsaritsa Sophia. These buildings, known as 'chambers' (palaty), date back to the late 16th and 17th centuries. …
Listen in the app5The Walls and Towers — A Fortress against the Steppe1:47
It is easy to forget that Novodevichy is a fortress. The massive fortification walls we see today were mostly constructed during the reign of Boris Godunov at the end of the 16th century. …
Listen in the app6Assumption Church and Refectory — Architecture without Pillars1:41
The Church of the Assumption, with its attached refectory, is another gem of the Moscow Baroque period. Constructed in the late 1680s, it served as the 'winter church' for the nuns, as it could be heated more easily than the…
Listen in the app7The Prokhorov Chapel and the Internal Cemetery1:42
Throughout the grounds of the convent, you will notice various crosses and small chapels nestled among the trees. This is the internal cemetery of Novodevichy. …
Listen in the app8Novodevichy Convent1:33
As we conclude our walk through the Novodevichy Convent, we stand at the intersection of history, art, and spirituality. This place has been many things: a fortress defending the city, a prison for rebellious princesses, a…
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What is Novodevichy Convent?
Novodevichy Convent is a place in Khamovniki District with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Khamovniki District |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 10 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 55.7260, 37.5566 |
| Last updated |
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