History museum
Peter and Paul Fortress
705 locals recommend
Location
Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg
Tips from locals
Peter and Paul Fortress marks the very spot St. Petersburg was founded. It was here, Tsar Peter erected a small wooden hut in 1703 AD and oversaw the construction of the mighty fortress. The bell tower of the Peter and Paul Cathedral. Peter and Paul Fortress also played the most crucial role during the Russian revolution and was later used as a prison. Make sure to tour the walls (you will have to pay a little extra fee) and enjoy the beautiful view of the river Newa and the Winter Palace on the other side. Read my full guide to Peter and Paul Fortress here.
Peter and Paul Fortress marks the very spot St. Petersburg was founded. It was here, Tsar Peter erected a small wooden hut in 1703 AD and oversaw the construction of the mighty fortress. The bell tower of the Peter and Paul Cathedral. Peter and Paul Fortress also played the most crucial role during…
The city was started from here. A fortress founded in 1703. Each day in the midday you will hear a shot from historical gun , if you leave in nearest 5km. Cool views from an embankment side. Exquisite church, an oldest in the city. An excursion by bastions costs its price.