Kronshtadt is a real pearl of war history of Russia. Founded by Peter the Great, Kronstadt once might have been a capital of the Russian Empire during the Great Northern War with Sweden. The first Russian navy base amazing defense system was founded in Kronshtadt – the naval Maginot Line. At the times of The Red Revolution drama Kronshtadt was a centre of rebellions, and the first anti¬communist uprising in 1921 also happened here. |
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Oleg Rauba |
During the trip, you will take a sightseeing tour of the Kronstadt city, you will be able to see all its main sights, the embankment with moored warships, you will be able to make unforgettable photos against the background of the Gulf of Finland water panorama. | ||
During the trip you will visit the famous Naval cathedral with its magnificent both exterior and interior bearing no resemblance with any Saint Petersburgian church or cathedral. |