Ioannovsky Convent, Saint Petersburg

Name: Ioannovsky Convent
Address: Saint Petersburg, Russia

#322 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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The Convent of St. John of Rila is the largest convent in St. Petersburg, Russia and the only stauropegic nunnery in that city. ()

Local name: Иоанновский монастырь Architectural style: Byzantine revivalCoordinates: 59°58'14"N, 30°18'1"E

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Петроградский район (Чкаловское)Saint Petersburg Russia

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Ioannovsky Convent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Kantemirovsky Bridge, Yelagin Palace, St. Petersburg Music Hall.

1.3 miSE
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Which popular attractions are close to Ioannovsky Convent?

Nearby attractions include Saint Petersburg Toy Museum, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk), Vyazemsky Lane, Saint Petersburg (3 min walk), Masterskaa Anikusina, Saint Petersburg (6 min walk), Aptekarsky Island, Saint Petersburg (9 min walk).

How to get to Ioannovsky Convent by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ioannovsky Convent:

Tram

Вяземский переулок • Lines: 40 (2 min walk)
улица Профессора Попова • Lines: 40 (3 min walk)

Bus

улица Профессора Попова, 38 • Lines: 25 (2 min walk)
улица Профессора Попова • Lines: 1, 46 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

улица Профессора Попова • Lines: 34 (6 min walk)

Metro

Петроградская • Lines: 2 (15 min walk)
Чкаловская • Lines: 5 (21 min walk)