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.
- Country
- Russian Federation
- Region
- Europe
- Category
- Cultural
- Inscribed
- 1992
- UNESCO reference
- 604
- Area
- 0 ha
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