palaces in Kronstadt

Q: What historical places of Kronstadt should be visited by a lover of architecture?

The Italian Palace (1720-1724) is a sample of Peter's Baroque, the residence of Alexander Menshikov. Provincial houses on Soviet Street demonstrate the classicism of the first third of the XIX century. The water tower (1837-1839) is a rare example of industrial neo-Gothic with elements of a medieval castle.

Q: Where to go in Kronstadt with children: interesting places for family holidays?

The Museum of Lighthouses in the building of the former battery "Prince Menshikov" keeps a collection of lenses and navigation devices. The desire tree on the Blue Bridge is an art object with an anchor, where, according to tradition, wishes are made. In the summer season, the “Island of Forts” park operates with interactive exhibitions on maritime history.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Kronstadt: the best photo zones?

Blue bridge with footstock - the zero mark of the level of the Baltic Sea, established in 1840. Petrovsky pier with granite lions by sculptor Prokofiev (1832). The mareograph pavilion is a rare hydrological monument of the XIX century with openwork cast iron structures.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Kronstadt?

It is said that in the dungeons of Fort Constantine lives the ghost of a civil engineer who died during the construction of fortifications. According to legend, in the walls of the Sea Cathedral walled icon, protecting the city from floods. Fort "Emperor Alexander I" is called "Pughny" - here in 1899-1917 there was a laboratory for the study of dangerous infections.

Q: What little-known sights of Kronstadt are worth seeing?

Toulon Alley is a historical oak grove planted by sailors in honor of the victories of the XVIII century. Kronstadt footstock is one of the oldest in the world (1707), entered in the UNESCO register. The house-ring on Karl Marx Street is a unique example of residential architecture of the 1910s with a closed layout.

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Kronstadt individually from St. Petersburg by tour guide car

Kronstadt is a city of military glory + flood protection complex. Kronstadt is 353 days younger than St. Petersburg, its sea gat …

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Tour to Kronstadt

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 fin …

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Drive to Kronstadt, sightseeing tour of the city, a visit to the Kronstadt Sea Cathedral, a visit to Fort Konstantin (optional), a …

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Kronstadt - the city of military glory

City of military glory. In Kronstadt you will see warships on the road, alluvial forts surrounding Kronstadt, making it inaccessib …

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Safronova Alexandra Guide in St. Petersburg

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Parfenova Tatiana

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