The Fortress of Peter and Paul is an island that was built on the north shores of the Neva River that houses a naval base that defended the city. It was also, for a time, the prison that held Dostoyevsky. Today it is primarily known for its cathedral, a golden church, in which all of the Russia Tsars from the time of Peter the Great are buried. It is not at all a traditional Russian Orthodox church. It has large tower as opposed to onion-shaped domes, and iconostasis (wall of icons behind which the altar is hidden) is more of an open gate. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful church that houses the tombs of the Tsars and their families. Below are some photos of the cathedral.
The Tomb of Peter the Great
The Remains of the Last Tsar Nicholas II, and his family, including Anastasia
