Necropolis of Art Masters

St Petersburg


If you visit just one cemetery in St Petersburg, make it this one, a lush and peaceful stretch of walled-in greenery where you can contemplate some of Russia's 'greats', including Dostoevsky, Tchaikovsky and Rimsky-Korsakov.


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1. Necropolis of the 18th Century

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A packed cemetery noted for its fine statuary. Here you'll find the final resting place for Mikhail Lomonosov and Natalya Lanskaya (Pushkin's wife) as…

2. State Museum of Urban Sculpture

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Despite the name, this two-storey gallery typically has more than just sculpture on display at its changing exhibitions. You may find paintings, video art…

3. Alexander Nevsky Monastery

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The Alexander Nevsky Monastery – named for the patron saint of St Petersburg – is the city's most ancient and eminent monastery. Peter the Great made a…

4. Annunciation Church

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Between the cemeteries and the main church, you'll pass a ticket kiosk with a separate admission to the old Annunciation church, aka the…

6. Metropolitan's House

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An 18th-century building that's the residence of the patriarch of St Petersburg. It's generally closed to the public.

7. Orthodox Academy

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Training centre for Russia's future spiritual leaders. It's generally closed to the public.

8. Nikolsky Cemetery

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A picturesque cemetery behind the Trinity Cathedral, where more recently deceased Petersburgers can be found, including former mayor Anatoly Sobchak and…