Episode 2 of 2
Founding of Saint Petersburg
- When
- 27 May 1703
- Where
- Zayachy Island
- Part of
- Founding of Saint Petersburg
Peter laid the foundation of the Peter and Paul Fortress on Zayachy Island, establishing the new city.
On 27 May 1703, Peter laid down the Peter and Paul Fortress on Zayachy Island, 5 km inland from the gulf. This structure became the first brick and stone building of the new city, named after Saint Peter.
Sources
- Saint Petersburg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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