Novodevichy monastery
Description:
Novodevichy convent was built at the behest of Grand Duke Vasily III of Moscow in memory of the annexation of Smolensk, and for 200 years was under the patronage of the ruling dynasties of Rurikovich and Romanov. Many historical events took place here, and also women lived here until the end of their days, for various reasons undesirable to the royal throne.
Today, the Novodevichy Monastery is under the protection of UNESCO.
It will be 500 years old in 2024.
On the tour we will see and find out:
- What role did the monastery play in the Middle Ages, why was it built?
- Why is it called Novodevichy? n
- What women of royal and boyar families were tonsured here as nuns?
- We will see the chambers of Irina Godunova, from where the boyars asked her brother Boris to reign.
- We will visit the chambers of Princess Sophia, in which she lived after the Strelets riots in an attempt to win power from her brother, the future Peter I. There are temporary exhibitions in her rooms, which we will also see.
- What happened in the monastery in 1612 and 1812
- Take a detailed look at the architectural ensemble, and go to all open temples.
Important:
The tour is not a pilgrimage. We will talk about religion, temples and icons, but most of the tour is the history and architectural ensemble of the monastery.
The group should not be more than 20 people, otherwise it will be uncomfortable to listen. If your group is larger, you need a second tour guide.
The main cathedral is open only in the summer
The time of excursions is from 9.00 to 16.00.
The monastery is functioning, the appropriate appearance is necessary for everyone. Women should be in closed clothes and with their heads covered.
The price includes:
- Excursion on the territory of the monastery
- Visiting the exhibition in the chambers of Princess Sophia
Not included in the price:
Entrance ticket for the tour with an accredited guide is paid additionally to the cashier of the monastery - 500 rubles per person.
As well as a tour ticket - 1000 p (one from the whole group, not from each person)
Comes to: Individual
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