World Heritage Identification Number: 604
World Heritage since: 1992
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇷🇺 Russian Federation
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings: A Journey Through Medieval Russia
The Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich history and architectural prowess of medieval Russia. Located in the northwestern region of the country, this composite site encompasses a variety of structures that bear testament to the city's significance as a center of political power, religious influence, and artistic creativity during the Middle Ages.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
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.
Encyclopedia Record: Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings
The Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings is a composite World Heritage Site which includes a number of medieval monuments in and around Veliky Novgorod, Russia. The site was inscribed in 1992.Additional Site Details
Area: Not available
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
Coordinates: 58.53333 , 31.28333
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