Simonov Monastery

Three surviving towers of the Simonov Monastery rise amid modern Moscow development, recalling the majestic history of the ancient cloister. These architectural witnesses of the past contrast with the office buildings of the former "Dynamo" factory, creating a unique historical landscape in the capital. At the center of this place is the Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos, founded in the 14th century, where the remains of the legendary heroes of the Battle of Kulikovo —... read more

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