Saint Petersburg, Russia
Alexander Nevsky Lavra
Saint Alexander Nevsky Lavra or Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery was founded by Peter I of Russia in 1710 at the eastern end of the Nevsky Prospekt in Saint Petersburg, in the belief that this was the site of the Neva Battle in 1240 when Alexander Nevsky, a prince, defeated the Swedes. In actuality, the battle took place about 19 kilometres away from that site. "On April 5, 1713, in St.
- City
- Saint Petersburg
- Country
- Russia
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
More places in Saint Petersburg
- Hermitage Museum
- Winter Palace
- Russian cruiser Aurora
- Saint Isaac's Cathedral
- Pulkovo Observatory
- Peter and Paul Fortress
Background: Wikipedia