Novodevichy Convent Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 1/27/2008
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Novodevichy Convent is well preserved example of those typical fortress like convents in Russia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk around the pond to enjoy various scenic views. Cache is located outside the convent.

The Novodevichy Convent was founded in 1524 by Grand Prince Vasili III in commemoration of the conquest of Smolensk in 1514. It was built as a fortress at a curve of the Moskva River and became an important part of the southern defensive belt of the capital, which had already included a number of other monasteries.

Next to it you can also find Novodevichy Cemetery, burial place of many prominent and famous people from Russian and Soviet history.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

ubyr va gur jnyy

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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