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White night in St Petersburg

Петропавловская крепость

St. Peter and Paul fortress

 

ST. PETER AND PAUL FORTRESS, the historical centre of St. Petersburg, a monument of military engineering, the oldest engineering and architectural sight of the city. It was founded on 16 May 1703 (27 May 1703, New Style) on Zayachy Island (this day is considered to be the date of St. Petersburg foundation). The silhouette of the fortress is the key element forming the architectural outline of the Neva water area.

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Uploaded on February 25, 2010
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