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Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent and Cemetery
1, Novodevich'ya naberezhnaya Metro: Sportivnaya
Moscow
Russia
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World Heritage Site Details
Ensemble of the Novodevichy Convent
The Novodevichy Convent, in south-western Moscow, built in the 16th and 17th centuries in the so-called Moscow Baroque...
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“Novodevichy Convent” MoscowCity.com
“Novodevichy Monastyr” Fodors.com
“Ensemble of the Novodevichy Convent” UNESCO.org
“Novodevichy Cemetery and Pond” Economist.com
“Novodeviche Cemetery Novodevich'e Kladbishche” Wcities.com
“Novodevichii Monastyr' Novodevichii Convent” Wcities.com
“The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow - Russia” Seven Stars & Stripes
“Party Line” Washington Post
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“Cathedral of the Virgin of Smolensk” VirtualTourist.com
“Known historic place near Moskva river” VirtualTourist.com
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 201 attractions in Moscow
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Located near the Moscow River, this peaceful retreat from the bustling city includes a spectacular 16th-century convent and a cemetery where many of...... more » Located near the Moscow River, this peaceful retreat from the bustling city includes a spectacular 16th-century convent and a cemetery where many of the country's most famous writers, poets, politicians and public figures are buried. « less
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Attraction type: Historic site, Cemetery, Architectural building
Address: 1, Novodevich'ya naberezhnaya
Metro: Sportivnaya Moscow
Russia
Tel: (095) 245-29-54

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“Mainly for the Russian history fans”
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3 of 5 stars
Minikes
Novosibirsk
22 Jun 2009

An interesting place for those interested in Russian history, since the Convent played a truly imortant role in it. Enough to say that it was a place where some of the most prominent noble ladies, ex-wives and close relatives of the Russian princes and tsars, were sent to spent the remaining years of their lives after commiting certain crimes against... more

“A beautiful scenery”
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5 of 5 stars
max_uvarov
Moscow, Russia
23 Feb 2009

The place is a tranquillity spot in rushing Moscow. High bank of Moscow river, old barocco-style walls of the Convent, nearby pond with mamas walking their children and birds singing everywhere - you can only relax and think about the God for a moment. Khamovmiki, the district where the sight is situated, is one of the most historical in Moscow.... more

“Sizzle, but not a lot of Steak.”
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3 of 5 stars
Jebber45
Chicago
3 Dec 2008

This convent was one of the few in the immediate Moscow area that was not razed by the communists. According to our orthodox priest, it was used sort of as a propaganda "set" to show outsiders that "yes, we have religion alive here" during communism. Regardless, it is a very beautiful site. Many of the buildings have been restored, and... more

“A must visit for any tour of Moscow”
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4 of 5 stars
quietlife
liverpool
6 Nov 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

We have just returned from a week in Moscow and the Novodevichy cemetary is certainly worth a visit. You will need a guide book to help locate some of the 'famous' graves - and there are lots of them- as there are so many spectacular statues etc and unless you are very familiar with the Russian language it is difficult... more

“チャイコフスキーが訪れていた場所”
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4 of 5 stars
tanarie
Tokyo, Japan
Google Translation
13 Aug 2009

ここの池は、チャイコフスキーがよく訪れていた場所だそうです。この池を見て、『白鳥の湖』を作ったと言われているそうです。（... more

“Platz der Ruhe in der Hektik der Großstadt”
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4 of 5 stars
Gosznak
Köln
7 Jun 2009

Der Neujungfrauenfriedhof ist einfach mit der Metro zu erreichen, von der Station Sportivnaja etwa 10 Minuten zu Fuß. Die Gräber... more

“Un hâvre de paix”
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5 of 5 stars
melo33
Moscow, Russia
6 Apr 2008

Un endroit magnifique, un hâvre de paix en plein Moscou! Un petit conseil : si vous ne parlez pas russe,... more

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Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent and Cemetery Address

1, Novodevich'ya naberezhnaya | Metro: Sportivnaya, Moscow, Russia
Tel: (095) 245-29-54