The Peterstadt fortress in Oranienbaum
The Peterstadt fortress in Oranienbaum, Military fortress in Lomonosov, Russia
The fourteen-pointed star-shaped fortress with five bastions stands near the shore of the Gulf of Finland, surrounded by earth ramparts and water-filled moats.
Built between 1759 and 1762 for Grand Duke Peter Fedorovich, the future Emperor Peter III, the fortress served as a training ground for military exercises.
The architectural complex includes the stone Palace of Peter III and ceremonial entrance gates, designed by Italian architect Antonio Rinaldi in the 18th century.
The fortress remains require substantial restoration work, with only the palace, entrance gates, and portions of earthen ramparts surviving to the present day.
German soldiers from Holstein formed a garrison of 1,500 men within this military installation, reflecting Peter III's connection to his German heritage.
Location: Lomonosov
Inception: 1757
Part of: Oranienbaum ensemble with palace
GPS coordinates: 59.91056,29.75778
Latest update: May 16, 2025 13:58
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Grand Menshikov Palace in Oranienbaum
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Palace of Peter III in Oranienbaum
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Private Dacha
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Usadba Mordvinovyh
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Ataka
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Gostilitskoe Highway
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Kronstadt alignment mark
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Southern battery No 1
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Southern battery No 2 (Dzichkanetz)
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