Peter and Paul Fortress

The Peter and Paul Fortress is the original citadel of , Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and built to Domenico Trezzini's designs from 1706 to 1740 as a star fortress.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Peter I Monument and Gosudarev Bastion.

Memorial
The Monument to Peter I in the …

is situated 130 metres east of Peter and Paul Fortress.

Museum
The Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineers… is situated 470 metres northwest of Peter and Paul Fortress.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint Petersburg and Petrograd Side.

, known as Petrograd in 1914-1924 and…

Peter and Paul Fortress

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Latitude
59.94973° or 59° 56′ 59″ north
Longitude
30.31825° or 30° 19′ 6″ east
Open location code
9GFGW8X9+V8
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Leningrad Oblast: Highlights

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