Novodevichy Convent in the Moonlight

The Novodevichy Convent, lying by a river bend on the South-Western edge of old Moscow, is one of the city`s most beautiful cloisters and major spiritual centers from centuries back. Built in the 16th and 17th centuries in the so-called Moscow Baroque style, Novodevichy convent was part of a chain of monastic ensembles that were integrated into the defense system of the city.