• Smolny Convent is a historic landmark located in the city of Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was founded in the mid-18th century by Empress Elizabeth as a convent...
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  • Aerial view of Smolny Convent. ... The nearby Smolny Institute is named after the convent. The name "Smolny" derives from the location.
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  • The Smolny Convent. The Empress Elizabeth commissioned Rastrelli to construct a convent where she planned on spending her last days.
  • The Smolny Convent The Empress Elizabeth commissioned Rastrelli to construct a convent where she planned on spending her last days.
  • Today, Smolny Cathedral is used primarily as a concert hall and the surrounding convent buildings house various offices and government institutions.
  • The Smolny Cathedral is a part of the architectural ensemble of the Smolny Convent, located in St. Petersburg, on the left bank of the Neva River.
  • In 1764-1808, a number of the convent's premises were occupied by the Smolny Institute, for which a special building was later constructed.