Rozhdestvensky Boulevard


Rozhdestvensky Boulevard is a major boulevard in Meshchansky District of Moscow, Russia. It begins at Trubnaya Square and ends at Sretenka Gates in the same district |Nativity of Our Lady Convent], which emerged in 14th century simultaneously with nearby Sretensky Monastery. The fortress wall existed here from 1590s to 1760; boulevard was planted in 1820s, after the Fire of [Moscow ] cleared way for city redevelopment.
Apart from the operating monastery, present-day boulevard retains a few historical buildings, while others were replaced with concrete replicas or torn down completely. The blocks immediately north from Trubnaya Square are being redeveloped right now.
Notable buildings:
Category:Boulevards in Moscow
Category:Meshchansky District
Category:Cultural [heritage monuments of regional significance in Moscow]