Having historical and cultural importance, Peter and Paul Fortress is situated on the bank of Neva River which was built inbetween 1706 to 1740. A fascinating cathedral in the middle of the fortress is an impressive cultural site which was built during the regime of Peter the Great in St. Petesburg, Russia.
The history of Peter and Paul fortress reveals that there was a small island on the northern bank of Neva river which was supposed to be attacked by the navy and Swedish troops. Peter and Great established a wooden fort in 1703 to protect the island from the possible attack which was later renovated with stones.
The fort was used for the political purpose in 1720, it was a military post as well as jail during that period which was reconstructed in the 1870s and established as the major jail of St. Petersburg. Various world-famous Russian personalities were imprisoned such as- Alexander, Gorky, Dostoyevsky and Trotsky due to political crime.
This historical fort faced various adverse wars and revolutions inbetween 1917 and 1924. It was attacked at the time of February revolution in 1917 and captured by Bolseviks and turned it into a historical museum. World War II became the great enemy for this fort which heavily destroyed the original structure which was renovated after the war. The Peter and Paul fortress was opened to the general public and has become a prominent tourist destination.
Sightseeing around the fort
- Peter and Paul Cathedral
- City museum
- Neva gate
- Statue of Peter the Great
- Grand Ducal Mausoleum
- Small Boat House where entry tickets for Peter and Paul cathedral are issued.
- Command Cemetery
- The Mint- One of two places in Russia where coins and metals are made.
- Beaches and fortress wall
Visiting Peter and Paul fortress during the trip to Petersburg will be the great memory for local as well as foreign visitors. The natural and cultural sites inside the fortress are perfect combination of peace and pleasure which attract the visitors. Summer trip will be the perfect to get around the fortress.
