Kronstadt is a sea fortress covered with romantic stories about the campaigns of the Russian fleet, voyages around the world, arctic expeditions & famous navigators. During this tour, you will know the most important historical events related to Kronstadt, learn how St. Petersburg is protected from floods, visit the magnificent Naval Cathedral, admire the famous monument of S.O. Makarov & training ships of the Baltic Fleet, take a walk through Petrovsky Park.
Itinerary
10 a.m. Meeting with your guide
Drive 50km west of St. Petersburg to Kronstadt Town (20km through the Gulf of Finland by dam)
11 a.m. City tour: a part of the old fortress wall, the Merchant harbor, the Italian Palace of prince Menshikov, Petrovskiy dock, the Kronstadt sea-gauge from which all depths and altitudes are measured, a monument to Peter I who founded this fortress and a monument to tiny fish which saved the citizens at the time of siege and other sights
Visit Naval Cathedral
2 p.m. Drive back to the hotel
