Monument to Alexander Nevsky

The monument to Alexander Nevsky is a modern equestrian monument to the famous Russian commander and prince of Novgorod, Kiev and Vladimir - Alexander Nevsky. It was created by the famous Russian sculptor Valentin Kozenyuk.

The monument to Alexander Nevsky is located in the middle of Alexander Nevsky Square, near the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, in the center of St. Petersburg. It is surrounded by a fence with a small pedestrian area. The monument was erected on this square in 2002, during the celebration of the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg. In 2005, his pedestal was decorated with bas-reliefs with images of the Ice Battle and the transfer of the relics of the prince to St. Petersburg. In one of them also placed a part of the relics of St. Alexander Nevsky. Monument to the great commander often like to photograph tourists, and on holidays here bring flowers.