The Nativity of Christ Church in the Field

Component of Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings

Overview

Situated on the ancient trade route between Central Asia and northern Europe, Novgorod was Russia's first capital in the 9th century. Surrounded by churches and monasteries, it was a centre for Orthodox spirituality as well as Russian architecture. Its medieval monuments and the 14th-century frescoes of Theophanes the Greek (Andrei Rublev's teacher) illustrate the development of its remarkable architecture and cultural creativity.

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Details

Countries: Russian Federation
ISO Codes: RU
Coordinates: 58.5264, 31.3636

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