Alexander Nevsky Lavra
Alexander Nevsky Lavra, Orthodox monastery at banks of Neva River, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Alexander Nevsky Lavra comprises twelve churches, two cemeteries, and multiple religious buildings within a large hexagonal complex at Saint Petersburg's eastern border.
Peter the Great established the monastery in 1713 to commemorate Alexander Nevsky's victory over Swedish forces, marking the foundation period of Saint Petersburg.
The Tikhvin Cemetery within the monastery grounds contains the graves of Russian cultural figures including composers Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky, and writer Dostoevsky.
The monastery operates daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with guided tours available in multiple languages through the ecclesiastical museum and historical buildings.
The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity houses a silver shrine made from 1.5 tons of pure silver, created under Empress Elizabeth to protect Alexander Nevsky's remains.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: 1713
Founders: Peter the Great
Part of: historic centre of Saint Petersburg
Website: http://lavra.spb.ru
GPS coordinates: 59.92108,30.38852
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:53
These burial sites document the history of European noble families. The structures range from large mausoleums to simple monuments. The architecture displays various styles from ancient Rome to modern times.
Alexander Nevsky Bridge
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Holy Trinity Cathedral of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra
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Annunciation Church of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra
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Gate Church
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First Lavrsky Bridge
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Second Lavrsky Bridge
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French Bridge (Saint Petersburg)
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Saint Petersburg Theological Academy - main building
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Monastyrsky Bridge
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Konchielov Revenue House
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Saint Petersburg Theological Academy - library building
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Nevskiy 170
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Nevskiy 153
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Nevsky Prospect 147
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Nevskiy 141
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