Alexander III of Russia

1845–1894Known worldwide

Alexander III of Russia

Addresses you can still visit

Every place in this city with a documented tie to this person.

  • Lived here

    Anichkov Palace

    A former imperial palace located at a prominent intersection in St. Petersburg.

  • Created here

    Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

    Commissioned the memorial church on the site of Alexander II’s assassination; construction began 1883 under Alexander III (consecrated 1907 under Nicholas II).

  • Burial place

    Peter and Paul Cathedral

    The world's tallest Orthodox bell tower integrated into the main building.

  • Created here

    Russian Museum

    Founded the Russian Museum in 1895 (opened 1898) and donated his art collection as its core.

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