Tour to Kronstadt
Description:
We will go to the island of Kotlin in the city of Kronstadt, founded by Peter I to protect the sea borders of Russia.
- We'll find out if it was possible to build an island in the 18th century and talk about creating a system of forts.
- We will see the same boiler that gave the name to the island.
- We will see Kronstadt harbors and naval ships.
- We will visit the anchor square, visit the Sea Cathedral of St. George. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the main cathedral of Russian sailors.
- Let's go to the monument to Admiral Makarov.
- Let’s talk about how the eternal flame in Kronstadt differs from other eternal fires in Russia.
- Let's talk about the ministry of Father John of Kronstadt
- Find the "navel of the Earth" and learn how to measure the depths of the seas and the heights of all geographical points on the territory of Russia.
- We will visit the "Silicon Valley" of the tsarist time and talk about the amazing discovery of Popov.
- Let's take a walk in Petrovsky Park.
- We will see the monument to the besieged spine and learn how a small fish saved the Leningrad people in the blockade.
- We will pass through the complex of protective structures (dam) and learn how St. Petersburg is protected from floods.
- If desired, we will visit Fort Constantine and inspect the preserved defensive structures.
The price includes:
Individual tour
You can go to Kronstadt by car / bus or meteor
Comes to: Individual , Review , For children , Unusual