The protective structure and the historical center of St. Petersburg at the beginning of the 18th century, from which the construction of the city began. The fortress was never used for its intended purpose (it served as a prison). The architectural ensemble consists of fortress walls, bastions, front gates and administrative buildings. The Peter and Paul Cathedral in the fort has long been the main temple of the capital. It is built in the style of the classic "Russian Baroque".
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08.09.23
Jaime
I took a helicopter ride, ~50eur 15min. Totally worth it. I definitely recommend the ride. The waiting time is no longer than 15min and it offers a really cool air point of view of the fortress.
20.06.23
Alain
Nice place to visit.. jail is not fun and going to top is extra 400 rubles not worth it.. the church is amazing
26.05.23
Bibin
Beautiful architecture built on an island. Remains of the Czars are burried here as well.
The crowd is very well managed here.
Tickets can be bought at the counters outside the main premises.
Note that when you enter the cathedral remove glasses and .. Read more »hats/caps (not allowed).
Ticket prices for Russians, Students and common tourists are different.
You can click pictures inside and outside.
Taxi can be also called easily using Yandex application here.
22.05.23
Preechavut
Whenever you can visit Russia,
Don't forget to visit this historical Fortress too.
But I don't want to tell you Why?
Let's visit with your eyes.
20.01.22
Dejan
Peter and Paul fortress is set on a tiny Hare island on the Neva river. It is the birthplace of the Imperial capital, as the city founder Peter the Great built a star shaped fortress here in 1703 from where the city started to grow.
The primary purpo.. Read more »se of the fortress was protection against the Suedes, but actually never served for that. Instead, it was a political prison.
Today, it's main attraction is the same name Cathedral where the Royal Romanov family is buried including Peter the Great himself, as well the famous Catherine the Great.
Apart from that, there are several museums across the island which you can visit according to your liking.
20.01.22
Andy
A wonderful and interesting place. Beautiful architecture, brilliant landscape design. There is just one problem with this perfect place - it’s boring :-)
30.12.21
Elizaveta
The heart of Saint Petersburg. All visitors must see this place. Great architecture. There are several museums and exhibitions. One might need more than a day to visit all of them.
20.10.21
Ahmet
One of the best places to have a glance of night view of St. Petersburg. The shore near to the Fortress looks directly to the main attractions such as Hermitage, St. Isaac, Yusupov Palace and many more. Must visit.
09.10.21
Vijay
Unfortunately visited on Wednesday where entrance to museums was closed. However the fortress roof walk provides a panoramic view of the city
04.10.21
Dr
The fortress looks imoressive from outside. There is also s helipad just outside the fortress. The entrance is not indicated by any board. One has to ask around. It is quite a distance from the main road along the embankment. The main cathedral is ad.. Read more »orned with beautiful carvings and murals. But, they charge separately for each museum which is not justified.
24.09.21
tejas
Must visit. A nice place to get a panoramic view of the the coastline of st Petersburg. Don’t miss the panorama view. You can also walk along the fort from the outside. Once done with the tour you can then take a boat ride for 1 hour along the .. Read more »canals of st Petersburg which starts from the fort
19.07.21
Sukriti
This was a nice place to go for visitors and the best thing here was (that was not there in many other places of Russia) that things were explained in English as well so that people who don't know Russian don't feel alienated.
Tickets were .. Read more »of a reasonable price and the beauty of the architecture was to die for.
18.07.21
Hemant
One of the best place to visit. If you are travelling to Petersburg then I would say to start your visit from this place
The impression it leaves in your mind and heart is which you can't express in words. One of my favorite place in Petersburg
25.06.21
Rishin
Breathtaking. The 2-day pass available for 750 rubles is a good tradeoff considering the vastness of the fortress. Do pay a visit inside the Cathedral!
10.06.21
Shafiul
Such a lovely place. There's an open park with the river behind this fortress, which I loved even more!
24.05.21
Vasilis
One of the must places to visit when in Petersburg! The main attraction of the fortress, is the church of Saint Peter and Paul, in the center of it. There are also quite a few exhibitions, and small museums inside it. Try walking around the small isl.. Read more »and, and the small beach it has, during a sunny day!
21.04.21
Natalya
One of my favorite places in Saint-Petersburg. First of all it's the all time historical place. The birth place of the city. So deeply connected with the history of Russia in general. The cathedral is a burial place of all the emperors from Roma.. Read more »novs dynasty. Wonderful view over the city line across the Neva river. You can take a helicopter ride over the city, starting at the wall of the fortress.
16.04.21
Dejan
The birthplace of Russia most beautiful city where his founder Peter the Great built this fortress as a stronghold against the Swedes.
Be sure to visit the Cathedral.
27.01.21
Karun
I loved this place.
Still today I can't forget those memories.
Inside this fort there are lot of place to visit.
There's one jail also. We can go inside and experience.
Don't forget to visit that cathedral.
There's one museum.. Read more ». That's extraordinary.
I loved that museum.
You can get to know about st Petersburg in that museum.
Try to visit cosmos museum.
For everything I paid 400 rubles.
Good luck
14.10.20
Kavan
Very beautiful and great views and great photos, will definitely visit next time I come to St. Petersburg!
16.09.20
iam555man
!!!! Magnificent !!!!!
This is "must" visit place in Saint Petersburg!!!! so many things to do and so many places to see and different atmospheres in different time you visit.
04.09.20
Hugh
peter the great lived here, he was not so great though...
02.09.20
Vinh
The Peter and Paul Fortress is the original citadel of St. Petersburg, Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and built to Domenico Trezzini's designs from 1706 to 1740 as a star fortress. Between the first half of 1700s and early 1920s it s.. Read more »erved as a prison for political criminals. It has functioned as a museum since 1924.
Today it has been adapted as the central and most important part of the State Museum of Saint Petersburg History. The museum has gradually become virtually the sole owner of the fortress building, except the structure occupied by the Saint Petersburg Mint (Monetniy Dvor).
History
From foundation until 1917
The fortress was established by Peter the Great on May 16 (by the Julian Calendar, hereafter indicated using "(J)"; May 27 by the Gregorian Calendar) 1703 on small Hare Island by the north bank of the Neva River, the last upstream island of the Neva delta. Built at the height of the Northern War in order to protect the projected capital from a feared Swedish counterattack, the fort never fulfilled its martial purpose. The citadel was completed with six bastions in earth and timber within a year, and it was rebuilt in stone from 1706 to 1740.
From around 1720, the fort served as a base for the city garrison and also as a prison for high-ranking or political prisoners. The Trubetskoy Bastion, rebuilt in the 1870s, became the main prison block. The first person to escape from the fortress prison was the anarchist Prince Peter Kropotkin in 1876. Other people incarcerated in the "Russian Bastille" include Shneur Zalman of Liadi, Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich, Artemy Volynsky, Tadeusz Kościuszko, Alexander Radishchev, the Decembrists, Grigory Danilevsky, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Maxim Gorky, Mikhail Bakunin, Nikolai Chernyshevsky, Leon Trotsky and Josip Broz Tito.
Excerpt from Wikipedia
05.08.20
rahuldev
Visited during winter when the adjoining river was frozen ice. Another historical fortress in St. Petersburg. There is a church and prison inside too.
05.08.20
FUNNY
A MUST SEE IN ST PETERSBURG! I really suggest you visit the jail where some of the most important people of Russian history have been held captive. Some of their stories are heartbreaking and you really get to know the history of this place.
Also the.. Read more » chapel where the tsars are laid down is a pure beauty.
24.07.20
Jose
This place is so beautiful that you must go and see,walking inside the fortress is like walking back in time, you can see a beautiful church and the prison and the main barracks, you can spend half a day in there and you won't be able to see eve.. Read more »rything, and if you want to close the day like a king, you can also do a helicopter ride around st Petersburg for 5000 rubles per person and is a beautiful experience.
18.07.20
Cami
Beautiful place, view and beach. Perfect for going with children!
27.02.20
Chayanee
This is my most favorite place of my trip in Saint Petersburg. Came here to visit Anastasia but found that they have much more interesting. Behind this fortress there is a nice shore which can take a walk along the Neva River. I visited here 2 days j.. Read more »ust to chill out after a long day.
22.10.19
Aseem
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What a grand fortress. 2.5 km from Nevsky ave, it is located on an island across Neva River. I walked up to fortress from my hotel at Nevsky avenue and enjoyed the sightseeing all the way.. Read more » to my destiny. You can snack on some ice cream and have beverages. There is a convergence of people every day. You can take tickets to the cathedral which costs about 500 rubles but it is worth spending. Glittering chandeliers and colourful art of the cathedral makes the whole experience exclusive. Usually, it is closed on Thursdays.
This place is highly recommended to visit. I give it a thumbs up.
15.04.18
Romeo
Beautiful place , must to visit. you can see king & queen’s coffins inside. beautiful golden sculptures & great decoration on everywhere. may need local guide to inform a history & which coffin is? should be quiet & don’t .. Read more »use flash when uou take a photos.
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