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Forts & citadels
Peter and Paul Fortress
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Peter and Paul Fortress, established in 1703 by Peter the Great, served as the original citadel of St. Petersburg. It houses the impressive Peter and Paul Cathedral with its striking golden spire, a burial site for Russian tsars.
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- Jun–Sep
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