Ivanovsky Convent, Orthodox monastery in Basmanny District, Moscow, Russia.
Description
The Ivanovsky Convent is an Eastern Orthodox convent in Moscow's Basmanny District. The complex comprises stone buildings linked by covered passageways, centered around a domed church rising within the Boulevard Ring.
History
The convent was first documented in 1604 and later served as a detention center for noblewomen, including Princess Tarakanova and Darya Saltykova. In the 1860s, architect Mikhail Bykovsky undertook a major reconstruction that shaped its present appearance.
Culture
The convent is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and serves as an important pilgrimage site for the faithful. Visitors can experience the religious life of the community during services and witness the liturgical traditions still practiced here.
Practical
The convent shares its premises with various institutions while remaining open for religious services. Visitors should expect limited access hours and respect the ongoing liturgical functions of the monastery.
Did you know?
Architect Bykovsky drew inspiration from Italian Renaissance masters like Brunelleschi when redesigning the complex. This surprising European influence is visible in the proportions and structure of the buildings.
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