Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Nizhny Novgorod

Name: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Address: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

#24 among attractions in Nizhny Novgorod

Church, Russian revival architecture

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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Nizhny Novgorod

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The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox cathedral church located in the Kanavinsky city district of Nizhny Novgorod. The cathedral is located on the former territory of the Nizhny Novgorod Fair. It is one of the unofficial symbols of Nizhny Novgorod, along with the Dmitrovskaya Tower of the Kremlin, the Chkalov staircase and the fair. ()

Local name: Александро-Невский Новоярмарочный собор Architectural style: EclecticismCoordinates: 56°20'2"N, 43°58'17"E

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Day trips

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nativity church, Dinamo stadium, Nizhny Novgorod Fair, Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Muzej Zanimatelnyh NAUK Kvarki, Nizhny Novgorod (14 min walk), Nizhny Novgorod Fair, Nizhny Novgorod (15 min walk), Nativity church, Nizhny Novgorod (18 min walk), Rozhdestvenskaya Street, Nizhny Novgorod (19 min walk).

How to get to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral:

Bus

Стрелка • Lines: 19, 26, 3, 41, 43, 61, 71, 90, 92, 95, т18, т37, т40, т45, т57, т70, т87, т91 (11 min walk)
Нижневолжская набережная • Lines: 19, 3, 45, 5, 52, 61, 71, 90, 92, 95, т24, т40, т45, т70, т87, т91 (16 min walk)

Tram

Благовещенская площадь • Lines: 11 (17 min walk)
площадь Маркина • Lines: 11 (19 min walk)

Metro

Стрелка • Lines: 2 (22 min walk)
Moskovskaya • Lines: 1, 2 (33 min walk)

Trolleybus

улица Сергея Есенина • Lines: 10, 25 (24 min walk)
Московский вокзал • Lines: 10, 15, 25, 8 (33 min walk)

Train

Nishnij Novgorod Moskovsk (33 min walk)