Ioannovsky Gate in Peter & Paul Fortress
Ioannovsky Gate in Peter & Paul Fortress, Military gate at Peter and Paul Fortress, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The Ioannovsky Gate features stone walls and decorative elements marking the main entrance to the Peter and Paul Fortress complex along the Neva River.
Built in the early 18th century under Peter the Great's direction, the gate served as a controlled access point for military personnel and political prisoners.
The Ioannovsky Gate holds federal cultural heritage status and represents Russian military architecture from the period of Saint Petersburg's establishment.
Visitors can access the gate daily between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM, with guided tours available in multiple languages at the information center.
The gate structure contains hidden chambers and passages that military guards used for defensive purposes during the fortress's operational period.
Location: Saint Petersburg
GPS coordinates: 59.95131,30.32183
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:58
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