Russian Federation View to Peter and Paul Fortress, Saint-Petersburg
View to Peter and Paul Fortress from Hermitage.
The Peter and Paul Fortress is the original citadel of Saint Petersburg, Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and built to Domenico Trezzini's designs from 1706 to 1740 as a star fortress. Between the first half of the 1700s and early 1920s it served as a prison for political criminals. It has been a museum since 1924.
The Peter and Paul Fortress is the original citadel of Saint Petersburg, Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and built to Domenico Trezzini's designs from 1706 to 1740 as a star fortress. Between the first half of the 1700s and early 1920s it served as a prison for political criminals. It has been a museum since 1924.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Lots of people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
03:40 - 22:25
| current local time: 21:26
Photo Themes
Cityscapes
Locations
St. Petersburg
Saint-Petersburg
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