Audio tour The Peter and Paul Fortress

First, some practical information. We’re going to be visiting the Peter and Paul Fortress, which occupies the whole of Zayatchy Island, or Hare Island in English. Our tour starts at the Ioannovsky — or Saint John — Bridge that links Plotchad Troïskaïa or Trinity Square to the fortress. You can get there by public transport — the easiest way is probably to take the metro to Gorkovskaïa station. When you come out, you’ll find yourself at the point where Kamennostrovski Prospect meets Konverski Prospect. Turn right into Kamennostrovski Prospect (in the direction of the Neva), and walk for about 5 minutes until you come to Trinity Square. On your right, you should see a wooden bridge leading to the fortress. You can't miss it: the red walls of the fortress are quite visible. It’s also possible to go by bus — numbers 25, 46, and134 will get you there — or by tram — in which case you need number 2, 6, 26, 31, 34, 53, 54, or 63. The fortress is open from 11am to 6pm. Entry is free, but we will also be visiting the Cathedral and to gain admission to this you’ll need to buy a ticket which also covers entry to the prison and the fortress museums. Please note that all buildings in the fortress complex are closed on Tuesdays.

Photo Петропавловская крепость ночью by George Shuklin under CC BY-SA 3.0