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Shlisselburg fortress (Oreshek)

The old Russian fortress Oreshek is located on one of the islands in the place where the Neva River emerges from Ladoga Lake, containing a whole complex of archaeological, architectural and historical monuments, belonging to different periods of Russian history, from the XIV century to the days of the heroic defense of Leningrad during the Second World War.

From the beginning of XVII century the Schlisselburg has lost it's military value and began to use as a political prison. Members of imperial family, disgraced favorites, "decembrists", participants of the Polish revolt, member of terroristic organization "Narodnaja Volja" (People's Will) and other VIP's were prisoners of this fortress.

Opening time:
10.00 - 17.00 every day

Pricing information:
Entrance to fortress is free of charge.

Additional information:
There are many places for climbing in the fortress, but protective helmet is strictly recommended because danger of collapse of the old walls.