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Holy Trinity Alexander Nevskiy Lavra vs Kazan Cathedral

Both are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Holy Trinity Alexander Nevskiy' Lavra is the choice of most reviewers compared to Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan. Holy Trinity Alexander Nevskiy' Lavra ranks #1 in St. Petersburg with accolades from 4 reviewers such as Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

Holy Trinity Alexander Nevskiy Lavra
Holy Trinity Alexander Nevskiy Lavra
8 / 10
Ploshchad Aleksandra Nevskogo, 1 Nab. Reki Monastyrki, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The reason most visitors come to this complex is for its two cemeteries, which hold the remains of some of Russia's leading cultural figures." Full review
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The ticket desk is just inside the arched entrance; ask for a map of the cemeteries.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A working monastery that attracts the most devout believers – a revered and holy place – and the gravesite of some of Russia's most famous artistic figures." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The word lavra in Russian is reserved for a monastery of the highest order, of which there are just four in all of Russia and Ukraine." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This monastery, given the highest title in Orthodox monasticism of lavra, was a tribute by Peter the Great to Prince Alexander Nevsky, who defeated the Swedes on this spot in 1240." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The construction of Holy Trinity Cathedral, entrusted by Catherine II to architect Ivan Starov in the late 18C, completes the Alexander Nevsky Lavra." Full review
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Kazan Cathedral
Kazan Cathedral
8 / 10
Kazanskaya Ploshchad, 2, Nevsky Prospect, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The church abounds with sculpture and decoration, including statues of such sanctified Russian heroes as Grand Prince Vladimir." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The cathedral was named after the icon of Our Lady of Kazan, whose intriguing tale is the first item in church brochures." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This neoclassical cathedral, partly modelled on St Peter’s in Rome, was commissioned by Tsar Paul shortly before he was murdered in a coup." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, inspired by St Peter's in Rome, boasts an impressive (76m) dome and a long semicircular colonnade on Nevsky Prospekt." Full review