Peter and Paul Fortress

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The Peter and Paul Fortress in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is a historic fortress established by Peter the Great in 1703. Located on Zayachy Island along the Neva River, it is considered the birthplace of the city. The fortress's primary purpose was to defend the area against Swedish attacks during the Great Northern War, but it was never actually used in battle. Within its walls lies the Peter and Paul Cathedral, which serves as the burial site for many of the Russian tsars, including Peter the Great himself.

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