Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings
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Description: 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.
Date inscribed: 1992.0
Area in hectares: 0
Category specified: Cultural
State: Russian Federation
Region: Europe and North America