Ensemble of the Novodevichy Convent World Heritage Site

Official name

Ensemble of the Novodevichy Convent | UNESCO

Country

Russia | Map

Continent

Europe

Location

City of Moscow
55.7261° Lat, 37.5550° Lon | Map

Code

1097

Time Zone

Europe/Moscow (MSK, +0300)

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Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 2004. 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 convent was directly associated with the political, cultural and religious history of Russia, and closely linked to the Moscow Kremlin. It was used by women of the Tsar’s family and the aristocracy. Members of the Tsar’s family and entourage were also buried in its cemetery. The convent provides an example of the highest accomplishments of Russian architecture with rich interiors and an important collection of paintings and artefacts.