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Peter and Paul Fortress in Saint Petersburg

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Peter and Paul Fortress in Saint Petersburg | Journest 2026

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Музей Фаберже Музей в Санкт‑Петербурге

Peter and Paul Fortress

Peter and Paul Fortress is St. Petersburg's birthplace (1703). Cathedral with 122m spire and Romanov tombs. Trubetskoy Bastion prison. Mint since 1724. Noon cannon shot. Free entry, museums from 550 RUB. Metro Gorkovskaya.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Dec 28, 2025

Visit Duration

Minimum2 hours

Recommended3 hours

Maximum5 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult

750 RUB~750 $

Child

400 RUB~400 $

Combined ticket. Territory free.

Best Time to Visit

Before noon to catch cannon shot. Summer for beach.

Crowd Level

Moderate — comfortable

Official Website

How to Get There

Metro Gorkovskaya (5 min walk). Cross wooden bridge to island.

What to Expect

Imperial tombs, prison museum, mint, noon cannon shot, beach with Hermitage view, city panorama from bell tower.

Best Photo Spot

Cathedral spire, view from beach to Hermitage, Neva panorama

When to Visit

Best Time

MayJunJulAug

Good Time

AprSepOct

Connectivity & Services

Wi-Fi

Not available

Charging

No outlets

Mobile signal

Excellent

Wheelchair access

Partial

Audio guide

Available

Staff assistance

Available

Facilities & Services

Restrooms

Cafe

Gift shop

Working Hours

Monday10:00 — 18:00

Tuesday10:00 — 17:00

WednesdayClosed

Thursday10:00 — 18:00

Friday10:00 — 18:00

Saturday10:00 — 18:00

Sunday11:00 — 18:00

Note

Hare Island grounds: 06:00-21:00 free. Museums: 10:00-18:00, Tue until 17:00, Wed closed. Ticket offices close 1h before closing. Peter and Paul Cathedral: Sun from 11:00.

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Every day at 12:00 sharp from Naryshkin Bastion.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Peter and Paul Fortress

Free to walk grounds. Combined ticket for all museums best value. Noon cannon shot daily - don't miss it!

Metro Gorkovskaya (5 min walk). Cross wooden bridge to island.

Imperial tombs, prison museum, mint, noon cannon shot, beach with Hermitage view, city panorama from bell tower.

Cathedral spire, view from beach to Hermitage, Neva panorama

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