Alexander Nevsky Square, Saint Petersburg

Name: Alexander Nevsky Square
Address: Saint Petersburg, Russia

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Alexander Nevsky Square, Saint Petersburg

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Alexander Nevsky Square, formerly called Red Square, is a city square in Tsentralny District, Saint Petersburg. It is at the east end of Nevsky Prospekt, linking the street with the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°55'25"N, 30°23'11"E

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Центральный район (Лиговка-Ямская)Saint Petersburg Russia

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

Nearby attractions include: Galeria, Alexander Nevsky Lavra, Nikolskoe Cemetery, Tikhvin Cemetery.

0.9 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galeria, Saint Petersburg
24 min walk • Galeria is a modern shopping and entertainment complex located in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia. This expansive center, which opened its doors in 2010, has quickly become a go-to destination for both locals and tourists looking for a premium shopping experience.
~660 ftSE
Church founded by Peter I in 1710
Alexander Nevsky Lavra, Saint Petersburg
4 min walk • 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...
~1350 ftSE
Cemetery
Nikolskoe Cemetery, Saint Petersburg
7 min walk • Nikolskoe Cemetery, a serene and historic resting place, is located within the Alexander Nevsky Monastery complex in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Established in the 19th century, it serves as the final abode for many prominent figures in Russian history, culture, and arts.
~340 ftS
Cemetery, Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Tikhvin Cemetery, Saint Petersburg
2 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Saint Petersburg, Russia, Tikhvin Cemetery holds a special place in the hearts of both locals and visitors with an interest in the city's rich cultural tapestry. As a final resting place for some of Russia's most illustrious figures...
~200 ftS
Church
Gate Church, Saint Petersburg
1 min walk • The Gate Church, or formally the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God Joy of All Who Sorrow is a Russian Orthodox church in Saint Petersburg. It is in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg and is part of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra.
~650 ftSE
Church
Dukhovskaya Church, Saint Petersburg
4 min walk • The Dukhovskaya Church, formally the Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, is a former Russian Orthodox church in Saint Petersburg. It is in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg and is part of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra.
1.1 miNW
Music venue
Oktyabrskiy Big Concert Hall, Saint Petersburg
28 min walk • The Oktyabrskiy Big Concert Hall is a theatre located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It hosts variety actors, rock musicians, and also dance and ballet collectives. Located in the Greek Square, it opened October 1967, inaugurated 50 years after the October Revolution.
1 miNW
Square
Vosstaniya Square, Saint Petersburg
26 min walk • Vosstaniya Square is a major square in the Central Business District of Saint Petersburg, Russia. The square lies at the crossing of Nevsky Prospekt, Ligovsky Prospekt, Vosstaniya Street and Goncharnaya Street, in front of the Moskovsky Rail Terminal, which is the northern terminus of the line connecting the city with Moscow.
1.4 miNW
Theater
Yacobson Ballet, Saint Petersburg
37 min walk • Yacobson Ballet is a Russian ballet company. It was founded in 1969 by Ballet Master and choreographer Leonid Yacobson.
1 miSW
Bridge
American Bridge, Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg
25 min walk • The American Bridge is essentially a group of railway bridges that connect the Bezymyannyi island to the left bank of the Neva River via the Obvodny Canal, and provide links between the Central and Nevsky districts of the city of Saint Petersburg.
0.9 miSE
Bridge
Finland Railway Bridge, Saint Petersburg
24 min walk • The Finland Railway Bridge is a pair of parallel rail bridges across the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The movable bridges are connecting the Riihimäki–Saint Petersburg Railway and other railway networks in the north of St Petersburg with those in the south of St Petersburg.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alexander Nevsky Square?

Nearby attractions include Gate Church, Saint Petersburg (1 min walk), Lazarevskoe Cemetery, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk), Tikhvin Cemetery, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk), Annunciation Church of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, Saint Petersburg (3 min walk).

How to get to Alexander Nevsky Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alexander Nevsky Square:

Bus

Площадь Александра Невского • Lines: 58 (1 min walk)
Алесандро-Невская лавра • Lines: 58, 8 (2 min walk)

Metro

Площадь Александра Невского 1 • Lines: 3 (1 min walk)
Площадь Александра Невского 2 • Lines: 4 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Алесандро-Невская лавра • Lines: 14, 16 (2 min walk)
станция метро Площадь Александра Невского • Lines: 1, 14, 16, 22, 33 (3 min walk)

Tram

станция метро Площадь Александра Невского • Lines: 65, 7, 7а (3 min walk)
улица Александра Невского • Lines: 24 (6 min walk)

Train

St. Petersburg Glavny (22 min walk)
Глухоозёрская (26 min walk)