Peter and Paul Fortress - the historical core of St. Petersburg, military engineering and architectural monument .The structure of a single architectural ensemble includes defensive structures - fortress walls, curtains, bastions and ravelins; ceremonial Peter's Gates, decorated with a bas-relief "The overthrow of Simon the Magician by the Apostle Peter" by Konrad Osner; Bottle house, in which an exact replica of the boat of Peter the Great, "Grandfather of the Russian Fleet" (the original is now in the Central Naval Museum); Mint building; Engineering House, Commandant's House .

Peter-Pavel's Fortress

In the center of the ensemble is the Peter and Paul Cathedral .On the territory of the fortress there are expositions of the Museum of the History of St. Petersburg .In the former Commandant's House since 1975 the exposition "The History of St. Petersburg" .The Engineering House hosts a variety of exhibitions from the museum's richest collections .In the room of the Ioannovsky Ravelin, a museum of the Gas Dynamic Laboratory was opened dedicated to the development of Russian rocket and space industry .Every day from Naryshkin bastion a midday cannon shot is heard, and every year on May 27 the Peter and Paul Fortress becomes a place of solemn celebration of the City Day .

Address: metro station "Gorkovskaya", Peter and Paul Fortress 7; tel .: +7 (812) 238-4540, 238-4511

Opening hours: 10: 00-18: 00; day off - Wednesday

Website: spbmuseum.ru

Reviews of the Peter and Paul Fortress (3)

Evaluation 10

Petropavlovsk fortress - one of the main sights of Peter July 09, 2014

Elena

was here in August 2013

Last year, I was in one of the most beautiful cities in Russia - in St. Petersburg. Of course, our review program included a visit to the world famous Peter and Paul Fortress, where the tombs of kings of the Romanov family are now located. The cost of the excursion to the constipation was 350 rubles per person, and the tour lasted about an hour. Also included was the inspection of all parts and premises of the fortress and, of course, we heard a shot of a well-known gun. The territory of the fortress is often full of different ... Read full review

Evaluation 10

Island Museum Petropavlovskaya Fortress June 18, 2014

Sole

was here in June 2013

During the next visit to St. Petersburg, we loved to make a march-throw from the Griboedov channel to the Peter and Paul Fortress. It was not difficult to do it. Kazan Cathedral, then to the Savior on Blood, then the Field of Mars, the bridge - and we are almost there! By the time this walk took a little over an hour, but brought pleasure from the accumulation of beauties and attractions in one place.
Monument to the rabbit at the bridge on the Hare island, where the Peter and Paul Fortress is located, enjoys a special ... Read full review

Evaluation 9

Peter and Paul Fortress, where it all began. December 02, 2013

Olesia2

was here in September 2012

Petropavlovskaya fortress, laid down under Peter I, was the beginning of the construction of St. Petersburg, but that's why it's worth to visit it, to see from where it all began. Many tourists do not deserve to bypass this landmark side, believing that there is nothing beautiful in the fortress. Yes it can and so, but the appearance of the Peter and Paul Fortress, even from afar attracts attention. Do not forget that the Peter and Paul Fortress was the main prison for political prisoners. You will definitely be shown ... Read the entire review