Saint Nicholas Monastery, Staraya Ladoga
Saint Nicholas Monastery, Staraya Ladoga, Orthodox monastery in Staraya Ladoga, Russia
The Saint Nicholas Monastery stands on the left bank of the Volkhov River, featuring traditional Russian Orthodox architecture with a prominent cathedral and bell tower.
The first written records of the monastery date back to tax documents from 1496, although local tradition connects its founding to Alexander Nevsky after the Battle of Neva.
The Temple of Saint John Chrysostom contains detailed wall paintings depicting Gospel narratives and houses the Chernigov-Gethsemane Icon of the Mother of God.
Visitors can reach the monastery by taking an electric train from Saint Petersburg to Volkhov, followed by a local bus or taxi to Staraya Ladoga.
The monastery grounds contain ancient burial mounds from the 8th to 10th centuries, revealing the site's connection to early Russian military history.
Location: Staraya Ladoga
GPS coordinates: 59.99141,32.30145
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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