Churches and burials
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Alexander Nevsky Cemetery
The inscriptions at Alexander Nevsky Cemetery offer glimpses of Tallinn’s Orthodox families and communities.
Named for Alexander Nevsky, this Orthodox burial ground forms part of the wider Siselinna cemetery area. Crosses, markers and scripts from different periods may suggest language, religious practice and family ties, but a name alone cannot establish a person’s origins or life. The cemetery is not a fixed portrait of a single community: both Tallinn and its inhabitants have changed over time. Observe how religious traditions shape a place of burial while respecting its continuing meaning to families today.
Practical information
Address: Siselinna kalmistu
Find Alexander Nevsky Cemetery within the Siselinna cemetery area. Use public paths and an official plan, and avoid stepping onto graves.