Novospassky Monastery

Novospassky Monastery is one of the oldest Orthodox monasteries of the capital, located in the southeastern part of Moscow on the high left bank of the Moskva River. The majestic white-stone walls of the monastery rise above the river approximately six kilometers from the Kremlin, creating a unique architectural accent within the modern metropolis. For centuries, the monastery fulfilled an important defensive role, protecting the city from enemy raids, and served as a spiritual center for... read more