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Alexander Nevsky Lavra Private Tour
Visit the monastery of St. Alexander Nevsky and its cemeteries where some of the greatest Russian writers, scientists, and artists are buried. Learn about Russian history and the baroque and neo-classical architectural style of Peter the Great.
Duration 2 hours
Private tour available in French, English, Spanish, German, Italian
Group tour pricing from 121 EUR per person
Highlights
Learn about Russian history and architecture
Discover a mysterious monastery full of secrets and history
Visit a cathedral, its chapels, and a cemetery all at once
Description
Meet your guide and visit the Lavra of St. Alexander Nevsky which was built in 1710. Discover the opulent trappings of the Trinity Cathedral, the Chapel of the Annunciation, and admire the neoclassical and baroque architectural styles. Step inside the St. Alexander Nevsky Chapel, where you will find the holy relics of the saint. Follow your guide to see the sepulchres of famous Russian personalities in the history of Russian art.
After you have crossed over from the Nikolskoe Cemetery, which was reserved for the aristocrats of the Imperial regime, enter the Lazarevskoe Cemetery where the remains of the celebrated Russian scientist and writer Mikhail Lomonsomov are interred.
End your tour in the Tikhinskoe Cemetery where the greatest personalities of Russian arts and letters are buried. Learn about the writer Dostoevsky and the musician Tchaikovsky, just two of the most famous Russians reposing in this cemetery. Whether for its history, its cemeteries or its spiritual character, the St. Alexander Nevsky Lavra is a symbol of the Russian spirit, and is an essential visit during your stay in St. Petersburg.
After you have crossed over from the Nikolskoe Cemetery, which was reserved for the aristocrats of the Imperial regime, enter the Lazarevskoe Cemetery where the remains of the celebrated Russian scientist and writer Mikhail Lomonsomov are interred.
End your tour in the Tikhinskoe Cemetery where the greatest personalities of Russian arts and letters are buried. Learn about the writer Dostoevsky and the musician Tchaikovsky, just two of the most famous Russians reposing in this cemetery. Whether for its history, its cemeteries or its spiritual character, the St. Alexander Nevsky Lavra is a symbol of the Russian spirit, and is an essential visit during your stay in St. Petersburg.
What’s included & not included
Entrance tickets to the Monastery
A guided 2-hour tour
Personal expenses
Souvenirs
Meeting point
Памятник Александру Невскому, Усть-Ижора, Санкт-Петербург, Россия
St Petersburg
Памятник Александру Невскому, Усть-Ижора, Санкт-Петербург, Россия+79162007116
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