The convent founded in 1524 to mark Vasily III's capture of Smolensk ten years earlier, with walls, towers and a tall bell tower over the pond; it later served as an honourable exile for royal women.
- Address
- Novodevichy proyezd 1, Moscow
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 07:00-19:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- ₽
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- See it also from the river: RUSSPASS suggests the boat from the Kiyevsky station pier, which passes the convent first.
- The pond in front of the walls gives the best view of the ensemble.