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.The convent provides an example of the highest accomplishments of Russian architecture with rich interiors and an important collection of paintings and artifacts.
Distance: 3,941 km
Travel time: 47 days
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