Moscow Tour - Novodevichy Monastery
2009-12-31
The Novodevichy Monastery is a major tourist attraction of Moscow. Situated on the banks of the Moscow River, the Novodevichy Convent is one of the most beautiful buildings in Moscow and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Novodevichy, or "New Maidens Convent" in English, was founded by Vasily III in 1524 to commemorate the recapture of Smolensk from the Lithuanians in 1514. Admire the valuable wall frescos of the 16th century and a magnificent carved iconostasis with icons of famous imperial masters, in the Smolensk Cathedral.
2009-01-01
2009-12-31
The Novodevichy Monastery is a major tourist attraction of Moscow. Situated on the banks of the Moscow River, the Novodevichy Convent is one of the most beautiful buildings in Moscow and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Novodevichy, or "New Maidens Convent" in English, was founded by Vasily III in 1524 to commemorate the recapture of Smolensk from the Lithuanians in 1514. Admire the valuable wall frescos of the 16th century and a magnificent carved iconostasis with icons of famous imperial masters, in the Smolensk Cathedral.
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