Alexander Nevsky chapel
Alexander Nevsky chapel, Orthodox chapel in Peterhof, Russia
The square building features eight octagonal towers with cast-iron spires, pointed portals, and rose windows adorned with forty-three copper statues of saints.
Emperor Nicholas I commissioned German architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel to design the chapel, which was completed between 1831 and 1834 as a summer place of worship.
The interior combines Neo-Gothic architectural elements with Orthodox Christian traditions, featuring arched vaults, stained glass windows, and an iconostasis with paintings by Timofey Neff.
The chapel welcomes visitors from April 27 to October 13, with admission prices ranging from 250 to 600 rubles, accessible through Alexandria Park.
In 2006, the chapel temporarily housed the remains of Empress Maria Feodorovna during her reburial ceremony, connecting Danish and Russian royal heritage.
Location: Petergof
Inception: 1829
Founders: Nicholas I of Russia
Architects: Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Architectural style: Russian pseudo-gothic
Website: http://globus.aquaviva.ru/tserkov-aleksandra-nevskogo-kapella-v-parke-aleksandriya
GPS coordinates: 59.88056,29.93083
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:18
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