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Holy Trinity Alexander Nevskiy Lavra vs State Academical Mariinskiy Theatre
State Academical Mariinskiy Theatre and Holy Trinity Alexander Nevskiy' Lavra are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Holy Trinity Alexander Nevskiy' Lavra ranks slightly higher than State Academical Mariinskiy Theatre. Holy Trinity Alexander Nevskiy' Lavra has a TripExpert Score of 94 with accolades from 4 publications like Frommer's, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Holy Trinity Alexander Nevskiy Lavra
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Ploshchad Aleksandra Nevskogo, 1 Nab. Reki Monastyrki, St. Petersburg, Russia
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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."
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The ticket desk is just inside the arched entrance; ask for a map of the cemeteries.
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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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State Academical Mariinskiy Theatre
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1 Teatral'naya ploshchad, St. Petersburg 190000 , Russia
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Frommer's
"Viewing anything in this theater makes you feel regal, even if the performance is limp and you're in sneakers."
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Travel + Leisure
"Built in 1733 and capped with a distinctive golden needle, the 400-plus-foot spire is a landmark of the Petersburg skyline."
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Make sure to catch a perfromance of the Kirov ballet troupe, who performs in the golden Main Hall.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Mariinsky Theatre has played a pivotal role in Russian ballet ever since it was built in 1859 and remains one of Russia's most loved and respected cultural institutions."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Of international standing, the theatre has a new hall, linked to the historic edifice by a passageway, located in a highly modern structure (2 000 seats) and a wing a few minutes away."
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