The Novodevichy Convent is one of the most important tourist attractions in Moscow. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is also the site of a famous cemetery, where many prominent Russian individuals are buried.
В Москве горит колокольня Новодевичьего монастыря - http://t.co/5krlgQjtX0 pic.twitter.com/zN8Q3T45i1
— IRC-24 (@IRC_24) March 15, 2015
Горит не просто колокольня. Это настоящая жемчужина московского барокко конца XVII века. Это трагедия!! #новодевичий pic.twitter.com/AEnZzdSfgq
— Компания Акимов (@akimow_official) March 15, 2015
The cause of the fire is unknown but the church has been under renovation with construction material covering the bell tower. The blaze tore up the wooden scaffolding that rose up the 40-foot building. The scaffolding eventually collapsed.
В Москве горит колокольня Новодевичьего монастыря - фоторепортаж. http://t.co/nCuJBBSFzq pic.twitter.com/DUcV4WfXxf
— Ридус (@RidusNews) March 15, 2015
There were no casualties, officials said. They added it took 113 people to finally put the fire out.
Meanwhile, the beautiful Novodevichy monastery is on fire in Moscow. Horrible to see. A sad omen. pic.twitter.com/9aAEqGZFxr
— max seddon (@maxseddon) March 15, 2015
The worst of it looks over. pic.twitter.com/0c1e2lVFdO
— max seddon (@maxseddon) March 15, 2015
