Nativity Monastery, Vladimir
Богородице-Рождественский монастырь
The original burial place of Alexander Nevsky and once the most important monastery in North-Eastern Rus'.
The monastery was founded in the late 12th century. From the 13th to the 16th century, it was the most important monastery in North-Eastern Rus'. The national hero Alexander Nevsky was first buried here after his death in 1263, and his remains were later moved to Saint Petersburg. Most surviving structures were rebuilt in the 19th century, and the grounds contain a statue of the prince. It is now the residence of the Metropolitan of Vladimir. Entry is free. It lies on the riverbank east of the cathedral, about a 5-minute walk away.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Cathedral of Saint Demetrius
- Palaty Museum Complex, Vladimir
- Dormition Cathedral, Vladimir
- Georgievskaya Street
- Knyaginin Convent, Vladimir
- Water Tower (Old Vladimir Museum)
- Golden Gate of Vladimir
- Trinity Church (Crystal, Lacquer Miniature & Embroidery Museum)