Aleksandro-Nevskaya Lavra (II)
Aleksandro-Nevskaya Lavra (II) /
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In the grounds of the monastery, outside the Metropolitan's House (built between 1775-8, now a museum). In 1797, the site was raised to the rank of
lavra
, or superior monastery: all Russian rulers protected and sponsored the city's spiritual centre.
FILE:
20090603ru27.jpg
LOCATION:
St. Petersburg
DATE:
Wed, 03/06/2009
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