Peter-and-Paul Fortress
Peter-and-Paul Fortress: is historical core of St.Petersburg. It was laid by the order
and to the plot-plan of Peter the Great on May 16 (27) 1703 on Zayachiy Island
that is linked with Petrogradskiy Island by Ioanovsky and Kronverkskiy bridges.
In 1706-40 the walls of fortress that face the Neva River were lined with granite
blocks. For defense of the northern approaches to the Peter and Paul Fortress
the Kronverk fortifications were constructed on the southern bank of the Petrogradskiy
Island. A canal was dug in the territory of the fortress to bring construction
materials and supply the garrison with water. It was filled up with ground in
1882. The parade Petrovskiy gate is located in the Eastern Wall of the fortress.
Vasilievskie gate are in the Western Wall, Kronverk and Nicholskie gates are
in the Northern Wall, and Nevskie gate (leading to the jetty) are in the Southern
Wall.
Ioannovskiy Ravelin was constructed in 1731-40 outside the fortress in the eastern
side, while 1733-40 Alexeyevskiy Ravelin was built on the western side.
The new Peter and Paul Cathedral of stone appeared in 1712-33 in place of the
old wooden church of St. Peter and St. Paul. The cathedral became burial-vault
of Russian Emperors.
| Excursion |
F.I.T. |
Group up to10 pax |
| 1 pax |
2 pax |
3 pax |
4 pax |
| Peter-and-Paul Fortress (1.5 hours) |
70 |
40 |
33 |
28 |
15 |
All rates are in Eur per person and include:
- Licensed guide
- Entrance tickets
- Transport (comfortable car, mini-bus)
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