Volkovo Cemetery, Saint Petersburg

Name: Volkovo Cemetery
Address: Saint Petersburg, Russia

#259 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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The Volkovo Cemetery is one of the largest and oldest non-Orthodox cemeteries in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Until the early 20th century it was one of the main burial grounds for Lutheran Germans in Russia. It is estimated that over 100,000 people have been buried at this cemetery since 1773. ()

Local name: Волковское кладбище Established: 1773 (251 years ago)Coordinates: 59°54'12"N, 30°22'9"E

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Фрунзенский район (№71)Saint Petersburg Russia

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Volkovo Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nikolskoe Cemetery, American Bridge, Saint Petersburg, Kazachye Cemetery, Novo-kamenniy Bridge.

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Bridge
American Bridge, Saint Petersburg
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Church
Intercession Church, Saint Petersburg
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Universities and schools
Saint Petersburg Theological Academy, Saint Petersburg
29 min walk • The Saint Petersburg Theological Academy is a theological seminary in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The academy grants master and doctorate degrees preparing theologians and priests for the Eastern Orthodox Church. It was founded in 1797 by Gabriel, Metropolitan of Saint Petersburg, as part of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra.

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Which popular attractions are close to Volkovo Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include American Bridge, Saint Petersburg (19 min walk), American Bridge, Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg (19 min walk).

How to get to Volkovo Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Volkovo Cemetery:

Bus

Волковский проспект • Lines: 117, 141, 59 (5 min walk)
Мгинская улица • Lines: 141 (5 min walk)

Tram

Волковский проспект • Lines: 16 (5 min walk)
Мгинская улица • Lines: 16 (5 min walk)

Train

Navalochnaya (8 min walk)
Волковская (16 min walk)

Metro

Волковская • Lines: 5 (15 min walk)
Обводный канал • Lines: 5 (24 min walk)

Trolleybus

троллейбусный парк 3 • Lines: 14, 16 (19 min walk)
улица Седова, 12 • Lines: 14, 16 (26 min walk)