Grand Ducal Burial Vault, Saint Petersburg

Name: Grand Ducal Burial Vault
Address: Петропавловская крепость, Saint Petersburg, Russia

#132 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

Mausoleum, Neo-baroque architecture

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Grand Ducal Burial Vault, Saint Petersburg

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The Grand Ducal Burial Vault is the purpose-built mausoleum of the Grand Dukes and Duchesses of Russia in the Peter and Paul Fortress. The Neo-Baroque domed structure is frequently mistaken for a part of the Peter and Paul Cathedral due to architectural similarities. A covered passageway leads from the mausoleum to the cathedral, where the Russian emperors and empresses are buried. ()

Local name: Великокняжеская усыпальница Coordinates: 59°57'2"N, 30°19'3"E

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Петропавловская крепостьПетроградский район (Кронверкское)Saint Petersburg Russia

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Grand Ducal Burial Vault – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peter and Paul Fortress, Rostral Columns, Suvorov Monument, Vladimir Palace.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grand Ducal Burial Vault?

Nearby attractions include Monument to Peter I, Saint Petersburg (1 min walk), Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk), Peter and Paul Fortress, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk), State Museum of the History of St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk).

How to get to Grand Ducal Burial Vault by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grand Ducal Burial Vault:

Metro

Горьковская • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)
Спортивная • Lines: 5 (25 min walk)

Bus

Троицкая площадь • Lines: 46, 49 (9 min walk)
станция метро Горьковская • Lines: 46 (11 min walk)

Tram

проспект Добролюбова • Lines: 40, 6, Т1 (10 min walk)
Зверинская улица • Lines: 40, 6, Т1 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Дворцовая пристань (16 min walk)

Trolleybus

переулок Талалихина • Lines: 1, 31, 7, 9 (19 min walk)
Введенская улица • Lines: 1, 31, 9 (19 min walk)