Alexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn

Alexander Nevsky Cemetery (Estonian: Aleksander Nevski kalmistu) is a cemetery in Juhkentali subdistrict, Tallinn, Estonia; an apostolic part of Siselinna Cemetery. The cemetery is named after the nearby Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

Alexander Nevsky Cemetery
Details
Established1775
Location
Tallinn
CountryEstonia
Coordinates59°25′25″N 24°45′45″E
Owned byEstonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate
Size13,01 ha

The cemetery was established in 1775.

All important local orthodox leaders are buried to this cemetery. In addition, lower clergymen, military men, civil officials etc are buried to this cemetery.

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