A live webcam shows the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg in real-time. The Peter and Paul Fortress is a historical landmark located on Hare Island in the widest part of the Neva River in the historic center of St. Petersburg. It is the oldest architectural monument and a symbol of the city, serving as the historical core. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the fortress was founded on May 16 (27), 1703 by Peter the Great to defend against the Swedes during the Northern War. The construction date of the Peter and Paul Fortress is considered the founding date of St. Petersburg.
Numerous museums, historical monuments, and architectural landmarks can be found within the modern fortress grounds, such as the Peter and Paul Cathedral, Grand Ducal Burial Vault, Mint, Commandant’s House, Botanical House, Engineer’s House, Museum of the History of St. Petersburg, and more. Every day at 12:00 p.m., a signal cannon is fired from the Naryshkin Bastion of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Today, the Peter and Paul Fortress is one of the main attractions of St. Petersburg, attracting numerous tourists from around the world.