Peter and Paul Fortress. Local history walk

Peter and Paul Fortress is not just the historical core of St. Petersburg, it is a living memory of the birth of the great city, the oldest architectural monument of the Northern capital. During the walk you will find yourself in the heart of St. Petersburg, where each stone tells about the events of three hundred years ago. You will get acquainted with the history of the founding of the city, hear stories about the first days of its construction, the difficulties and triumphs of its inhabitants. You will get acquainted with the unique architecture of the early XVIII century, when Peter the Great embodied dreams of a new European city on the banks of the Neva River.

Special attention is paid to two iconic places of the fortress:

Peter and Paul Cathedral, which became the tomb of Russian tsars and emperors, where representatives of the Romanov dynasty, starting with Peter the Great, rest. The grandeur and solemnity of the interior of the cathedral will not leave anyone indifferent.

Trubetskoy Bastion Prison is a notorious political prison of the Russian Empire, whose walls remember the names of many prominent figures. This part of the tour will give an idea of the dramatic side of the history of our state.

A visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress will give unforgettable impressions, help to feel the connection of times and feel the atmosphere of the historical past of St. Petersburg.

Tickets to the museum complex are paid separately.