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.
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Established | 1775 |
Location | Tallinn |
Country | Estonia |
Coordinates | 59°25′25″N 24°45′45″E |
Owned by | Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate |
Size | 13,01 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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