PETER AND PAUL FORTRESS
INTRODUCTION
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The fortress was founded as a military citadel during the Great Northern War, which lasted from 1700 to 1721. Peter the Great had a splendid cathedral built within; it was here that he wanted his...
TOUR
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Since the Fortress is located on an island, it can be reached either by boat or by crossing two beautiful bridges, Ioannovsky and Kronverksky.
Along the walls are six gates, the main one being...
CATHEDRAL
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The Peter and Paul Cathedral is the oldest landmark in St. Petersburg. It was built between 1712 and 1733 by the Swiss architect Domenico Trezzini, in a Baroque style reminiscent of churches in...
