SeeMuseumPetrograd Side
Peter and Paul Fortress
Петропа́вловская кре́пость, Petropavlovskaya Krepost
The Fortress, occupying the entire island, is the original citadel of Saint Petersburg, built during the first half of the 18th century, now a museum. It is dominated by the Peter and Paul Cathedral (1712-1732) with its 123 m high spire. Regular guided tours to the belltower and the viewing platform are provided from May to September.
- Address
- Zayachi Island
- Getting there
- : Gorkovskaya (Горьковская)
- Hours
- Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow
Weekly hours
Mon 10 am–6 pm Tue 10 am–6 pm Wed 10 am–6 pm Thu 10 am–6 pm Fri 10 am–6 pm Sat 10 am–6 pm Sun 10 am–6 pm - Price
- You can go to the complex for free, but to enter the church and exhibitions you need tickets. Combo ticket costs RUB 1000; Tickets to individual attractions cost RUB 200-RUB 700 each
- Phone
- +78124980550
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