The Holy Trinity St Alexander Nevsky monastery (Saint Petersburg)

Russia / Sankt Petersburg / Saint Petersburg
 park, monastery, pilgrimage, draw only border, Russian Orthodox Church
A collection of many buildings, including the Annunciation and Holy Trinity Cathedrals, St Feodor and Gate Churches, Monastery Housing (for the monks and nuns), and four cemeteries. Construction began in 1715, with chief architect and designer D. Trezzini, and also T. Schwertveger, P. A. Trezzini (older than D. Trezzini), I. Y. Rossi, and M. D. Rastopguyev. Style: Baroque/Classic.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Nevsky_Lavra
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Coordinates:   59°55'17"N   30°23'15"E
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