Peter and Paul Fortress
The Peter and Paul Fortress is the original citadel of Saint Petersburg, Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and built to Domenico Trezzini's designs from 1706 to 1740 as a star fortress.- Museum
- …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (40 feet)
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Peter I Monument
Memorial
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470 metres northwest of Peter and Paul Fortress
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saint Petersburg and Petrograd Side.
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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
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