Novodevichy Convent (with a visit to the Novodevichy cemetery) walking
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During the tour, the Novodevichy Convent, we learn about the architectural and ecclesiastical monastery complex, the necropolis on the monastery grounds, visit the current Church of the Assumption, Smolensky Cathedral (in the summer), museum exhibitions. Tours are conducted by representatives of the museum and the necropolis✿◕❀Polish Tourist
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The entire complex and the construction of the main building was designed in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary Protectress (Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God - Protectress) - Church of Our Lady of Smolensk. This is a huge number of paintings of the 16th century and icons, the contents of which symbolizes the unity of the Russian state in the late 15th century.
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Along the eastern wall of the monastery is located urban Novodevichy Cemetery. Among Moscow's Novodevichy cemetery is certainly the most famous. People come here not only to those whose loved ones have found it the last refuge, but many fans of Russian culture. In Soviet times, the Novodevichy cemetery was the resting place of the most prominent figures of the state, party leaders, scientists, artists, writers, and now we can say that here lies the greatest number of celebrities of the XX centur
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Of great interest is the necropolis of the Novodevichy Convent, which has the burial of our famous ancestors, military, science and culture, including the luminary of Russian historical science Solovyov, a famous philosopher Vladimir Solovyov, a hero of the War of 1812 D.V.Davydov General A.A.Brusilov other.
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And today, in the heart of the monastery ensemble we see the powerful head of the Smolensk Cathedral - the witness of those times. Other temples, as well as chamber walls, towers were built later and bear the imprint of the style "Naryshkin baroque", became widespread in the late XVII - early XVIII centuries. Novodevichy Convent famous for many historical events. Here women took vows grand and royal family.
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The history of the monastery is closely connected with the history of the miraculous image of Our Lady of Smolensk, according to the legend written by St. Luke with the blessing of the Blessed Virgin. Grand Prince of Moscow Vasily III founded a monastery on a vow in 1524 after the return of Smolensk to the Russian state. And today, in the heart of the monastery ensemble we see the powerful head of the Smolensk Cathedral - the witness of those times.
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Novodevichy Convent (with a visit to the Novodevichy cemetery) walking
Novodevichy Convent - one of the most famous monasteries in Moscow. Today the monastery and convent acting, and a monument to the history and architectural monument, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, and a branch of the State Historical Museum, and just one of the most fertile places in Moscow.