One of St.Petersburg’s landmarks, this fortress was the first structure built and one that inaugurated the birth of the particular city. Its functional history is rich; from acting as a military base, to a governmental center, to a site of burial for the Russian Imperial family as well as acting as a jail that held some of the worst prisoners. The expansive site of Peter and Paul Fortress is fascinating to explore, with old prison buildings and an ornate baroque cathedral. It houses the infamous Trubetskoy Bastion, a prison-turned-museum, and the interiors are extravagant. The Peter and Paul Cathedral is the oldest in St. Petersburg and is the burial place for the Romanov dynasty.
Peter and Paul Fortress, affiliated with the St.Peter's Museum holds various temporary exhibitions based on the city’s past. The structure is accessible to everyone and is open every day apart from Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, and there are performances relating back to the city’s urban traditions to keep visitors entertained, such as the daily firing of the canon from the Naryshkin Bastion and the sighting of the walruses as they come to sunbathe in front of the fortress. Additionally, visitors may enjoy a walk along the beach or relax at a picnic, the site happens to be a good spot to host a variety of events such as festivals and concerts.
Bus number: 46,76, 183, 223
The easiest way to get to the fortress is to take the metro and the nearest metro stations are Gorkovskaya and Sportivnaya
Tram number: 6, 40One can also go by boat on the St. Petersburg waterways that stop near the fortress
Peter and Paul’s Fortress is located on Hare’s island and it is accessible on foot by crossing the bridges linking it to land Yanovsky and Kronverksky
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Entrance Fee
Peter & Paul Cathedral:
Adult/Child: 450/250 Rouble
Combined ticket for 5 exhibitions: 700/350 Rouble
Trubetskoy Bastion Prison: 250 Rouble
Grounds: Free
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