Peter and Paul Fortress on the Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia Golden Spire of Peter and Paul Cathedral Marks the Founding of the City
From Linda Garrison, About.com
Peter the Great began the construction of St. Petersburg in 1703, starting with the Peter and Paul Fortress on the northern banks of the Neva River.
Peter and Paul Fortress on the Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia
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