Peter and Paul Fortress
Peter and Paul Fortress
Peter and Paul Fortress
4.5
Architectural Buildings • History Museums
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
Built as a fortress in 1703 by Peter the Great, this building was used instead as a political prison under the czars, and houses the City History Museum, the Mint, and the Peter and Paul Cathedral.
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2-3 hours
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Neighborhood: Petrogradsky
How to get there
- Gorkovskaya • 9 min walk
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4.5
5,133 reviews
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CATIWARIG
Noida, India479 contributions
Aug 2019
Peter and Paul fortress is a very big campus encompassing a church with bell tower and lots and lots of museum of different categories. There are different passes available and we chose for the one which covers everything. However, as like other museums in Russia, you need a lot of time to visit it completely. The church is beautiful and has a gigantic bell tower. You need to climb a lot of stairs (and huffing and puffing) to reach to the bell. Museums are beautiful especially the science museum, space museum and the old jail.
Written May 31, 2020
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mjomidi
Tehran, Iran74 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
The creation of the city of Saint Petersburg was a daring feat. This fortress is located on an island which was the nucleus of the future city. It was designed as a closed rampart consisting of bastions and curtains. The main building within the fortress is the Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral, the imperial burial-vault.
The Peter and Paul Fortress is a must-see in Saint Petersburg.
The Peter and Paul Fortress is a must-see in Saint Petersburg.
Written June 20, 2020
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mohibahmed786
Ranchi, India419 contributions
Nov 2019
Yes, I visited in Nov 2019 and it was a cold morning and was snowing. When we reached there, it was already covered in a thin layer of fluffy snow giving a whitish cover all around. It smelled fresh and looked beautiful.
Written April 5, 2020
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ZBH88
Stoke-on-Trent, UK1,205 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
This was probably the least favourite place we visited whilst in st Petersburg. Maybe we expected too much. The consolidated pass is 750 per adult, which covers 7 exhibitions. There are a lot more exhibitions but they aren't included in the pass.
Written February 29, 2020
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DeeCeeDelux
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg314 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Interesting fortress that - unfortunately- remained rather unimpressive. We spent some time walking around, enjoying the views and the architecture. However, considering the distance from the city center, it turned out only medium worthwhile for us.
Written February 9, 2020
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Olivia
Chelmsford, UK34 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Really is a moving place, seeing all the places where the Tsars are and especially the room with Nicholas ll and his wife and children. Such a beautiful church and also beautiful views. Wasn’t as good as the palaces, but would definitely recommend going, very interesting.
Written January 14, 2020
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Vicky Silve
Abbadia Lariana, Italy617 contributions
Sep 2022
The main purpose for the visit to this Fortress is the fact that in the Cathedral the bodies of all the Romanovs are laid to rest. In particular, I paid hommage to the family of Nicholas II, the last Tsar. The decorations are lavish and beautiful to look at.
Written September 29, 2022
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Harvey H
114 contributions
Mar 2020
This is an absolute must see place to visit in Saint Petersburg. Easy to find and it will take at least 2 hours to visit the area. Peter the Great's tomb is here and the grounds are beautiful. It is about a 10 minute walk from the nearest metro station.
Written July 10, 2020
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RSsydney
Sydney, Australia1,010 contributions
Aug 2019
Peter & Paul Cathedral, part of the Fortress built by Peter the Great, founder of St Petersburg, is the burial place of the Czars including the last Czar Nicholas II & his family. We visited the Fortress as part of our 2 day Alla Tour. Very interesting history.
Written July 23, 2020
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Alexander_Kudrin
Samara, Russia9,213 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
The iconic place, the spire of the Peter and Paul Cathedral and the silhouette of the fortress are one of the most recognizable symbols of St. Petersburg.
The territory of the fortress is small, very well-groomed.
There are many souvenir shops, as well as various museums.
Unfortunately, all museums were closed that day, so I just walked around the fortress.
I was here in the evening, everything was beautifully illuminated and there were few people, I calmly took pictures.
There are a lot of various modern sculptures here, I liked the hares pulling out their fellow.
Definitely worth a walk!
The territory of the fortress is small, very well-groomed.
There are many souvenir shops, as well as various museums.
Unfortunately, all museums were closed that day, so I just walked around the fortress.
I was here in the evening, everything was beautifully illuminated and there were few people, I calmly took pictures.
There are a lot of various modern sculptures here, I liked the hares pulling out their fellow.
Definitely worth a walk!
Written December 15, 2021
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Экскурсии по расписанию или по набору группы ?
Serg Smith
Tyumen, Russia146 contributions
Думаю, расписание, скорее всего, корректируют в зависимости от количества туристов. Например, перед Новым годом туристов было не много и в информационном центре, а я пришел к 12 часам, мне написали время экскурсий в музеях: комендантский дом – 14-40 и 15-40, Невская рутина и Невские ворота – 13-20 и 15-00 и тд. Вообще же лучше приехать к 12 и на месте разобраться)
Tina A
Bari, Italy310 contributions
Si può raggiungere la fortezza a piedi? Quanto costa il biglietto? Audioguida in italiana?
Marco N
Pavia, Lombardia, Italy315 contributions
Anche io mi sono recato con la metro, perché a piedi può essere molto lunga, poi dipende da dove si alloggia. Audioguide invece non ne ho viste
wendygreeff
26 contributions
I would like to know if it is necessary to book in advance. This is top of my to-do list in St Petersburg and I want to make sure I don't miss it. Is it open every day of the week?
tdm58
Wrentham, MA149 contributions
We had a tour of St. Petersburg which included this site. It was arranged by hotel. Just a one on two sorta of thing. We got more out of that than a group tour. You do need ticket to get into cathedral. Highly recommend.
Alex
Vienna, Austria
Gibt es auch Audioguides auf Deutsch?
Sylvain H
148 contributions
Bonjour,
Il y a des guides audio dans plein de langue et je pense que l'Allemand en fait partie. Lors de mon séjour, il y avait beaucoup de touristes allemands, je pense donc que les lieux de visite sont équipés pour répondre à vos attentes et en allemand.
Comme je l'écrivais dans mon avis sur la forteresse, je vous invite réellement (si vous le pouvez) à trouver un guide (personne physique) qui parle allemand. De toutes les visites, c'est peut-être celle qui est la plus importante et la plus complète sur l'histoire de la ville et des familles impériales. Bon séjour à vous.
fawziaareena88
Tokyo, Japan
can some one please let me know if peter and paul fortress is open in wednesday since google map and home page is giving diffrent time table
Evelynne G
Melbourne, Australia927 contributions
Sorry I can’t help
MohitGupta001
Bengaluru, India50 contributions
Is it possible to buy online tickets for peter and paul cathederal and museums ?
Africache
Grass Valley, CA479 contributions
Mohit, I don't know the answer to your question. Sorry, I just walked in to the complex on foot, but didn't go into the cathedral or museum. The lines were not long but I was also there during winter so not the height of tourist season.
Piyush W
Navi Mumbai, India
Can we visit the complex after 4 pm on Monday ?
litaindahsari
Jakarta, Indonesia98 contributions
if u want to make a quick visit, sure you can do, because it closed at 6 pm
Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg
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- Hotels near Peter and Paul Fortress:
- (0.35 mi) Tradition Hotel
- (0.64 mi) Pushka Inn Hotel
- (0.61 mi) Mary Hotel
- (0.52 mi) Hotel Ekaterina
- (0.78 mi) 1912 Apartments
- Restaurants near Peter and Paul Fortress:
- (0.07 mi) Petrovskaya Stolovaya
- (0.11 mi) Austeria
- (0.23 mi) Koryushka
- (0.38 mi) Mari Vanna
- (0.41 mi) Probka
- Attractions near Peter and Paul Fortress:
- (0.00 mi) Nevskaya Panorama
- (0.07 mi) Peter and Paul Cathedral
- (0.10 mi) The Russian Money Museum
- (0.07 mi) Naryshkin Bastion
- (0.11 mi) State Museum of the History of St. Petersburg