Novodevichy Ponds
Novodevichy Ponds are located in the southwestern part of Moscow in the Khamovniki district. They are located within a small park of the same name; the ponds are surrounded by an alley and crossed by a white stone bridge. The total area of Novodevichy Ponds is 3.5 hectares: the Big Pond is approximately 2.5 hectares and the Small Pond is approximately 1 hectare. The average depth is 4 meters. The ponds are formed by an oxbow lake of the Moskva River and take their name from the nearby Novodevichy Convent. Also nearby are the Novodevichy Cemetery and a public garden.
How Novodevichy Ponds Came to Be
The park is considered to have been founded in 1957; it was designed by K.I. Pavlova. Muscovites, who at that time lived in the Frunzensky District, founded the park near the Novodevichy Convent. The opening coincided with the historic date marking the 40th anniversary of the October Revolution, as evidenced by a commemorative monument bearing the relevant information. Today, Novodevichy Ponds is a complex comprising two ponds. Each is located within a park of the same name, covering approximately 12 hectares.
What makes this place so attractive?
Novodevichy Ponds are located in the southwestern part of the capital, in Khamovniki. Besides being picturesque, this place is also ideal for romantic dates. Tourists and newlyweds often come here for wedding photo shoots. The coastal landscape will captivate anyone with its beauty. The Novodevichy Convent, its reflection clearly visible in the water, as if looking into a mirror, has made this place one of the most beautiful and romantic parks in Moscow.
Novodevichy Ponds combines stunning nature and magnificent architecture, attracting artists and lovers. While strolling through the park, you can even encounter tourists from Japan. The park's alleys are designed to form a circular walking route around the ponds. One of the most attractive alleys on the shore of the Big Pond is the maple one, which attracts the most people. The park has numerous benches and seating areas for visitors' comfort, and children can play on the playground.
