Petrovsky Gate in Peter & Paul Fortress

The Petrovsky Gate extends through a 20-meter-thick fortress wall, reaching a height of 16 meters with a matching width at its entrance point.

Domenico Trezini designed the gate in 1708 with wooden elements, later reconstructing it entirely in stone between 1716 and 1717 under Peter the Great's direction.

The gate features a relief depicting God Sabaoth, allegorical statues of Faith and Hope, and a figure with Peter the Great's facial features pointing to a temple.

Visitors can reach the gate by taking a 10-minute walk from Gorkovskaya metro station through Alexander Park or using tram numbers 6 and 40.

The lead double-headed eagle, weighing more than one ton, has remained on the gate since its installation in August 1720, surviving multiple historical periods.

Location: Petrogradsky District

Inception: 1703

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Part of: Peter and Paul Fortress

GPS coordinates: 59.95080,30.32020

Latest update: May 23, 2025 02:53