Kronstadt

The distinctive feature of Kronstart is its defensive forts, preserved up to the present day. Forts, built at different periods of time from 18th century to the beginning of 20th century were the most important defensive construction. The idea of their creation belongs to Peter the Great, who decided to build a reliable obstacle against Swedish tro...

The heart of the town of Kronstadt is the Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas located on Anchor square. As the main architect of the cathedral was appointed V. A. Kosyakov, and after the plan was approved by Nicholas the Second the construction works started in May 1903. A decade later in 1913 the cathedral was solemnly sanctified. The plan of the c...