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Panoramic view from 42 meters
The very heart of St. Petersburg is the Peter and Paul fortress, the building erected specially to protect the spot from the Sweden army in 1703. Only after other places — streets and districts appeared. The very heart of the fortress is the Peter and Paul Cathedral. The very heart of the Cathedral of course is the bell tower. This bell tower topped with an Angel serving as the city’s patron is the highest building in St. Petersburg reaching 122,5 meters.
Since early May till 15th of September the bell tower again is open for excursions. You can get as high as 42 meters and enjoy panoramic view of the city, including the Neva river, the Palace embankment and the Winter palace as well as see a unique set of bells dating back to different times and coming from different countries.
