Saint Petersburg: Monastery
Places and attractions in the Monastery category
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Smolny Convent
Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, the Smolny Convent is a historic marvel that exudes an air of tranquility and architectural grandeur. This magnificent monastery, established in 1748, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural heritage.
Alexander Nevsky Lavra
Church founded by Peter I in 1710 Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, the Alexander Nevsky Lavra stands as a testament to the city's spiritual heritage and architectural grandeur. This historic monastery, founded in 1710 by Peter the Great, is named in honor of the revered Russian military hero...
Ioannovsky Convent
The Convent of St. John of Rila is the largest convent in St. Petersburg, Russia and the only stauropegic nunnery in that city. John of Kronstadt established the monastery on the bank of the Karpovka River in 1900 as a branch of the Sura Monastery of St. John the Theologian.
Coastal Monastery of Saint Sergius
The Coastal Monastery of St. Sergius is a Russian Orthodox monastery in the coastal settlement of Strelna near St. Petersburg. It used to be one of the richest monasteries of the Russian Empire and formerly contained seven churches as well as many chapels.
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