* Founded as a fortress, it has grown much larger over the years. This city is a symbol of maritime glory, pride, freedom, faith and honor. The monument city. The city is a legend. But there are also batteries, a museum of lighthouses, forts (one of them, Fort Alexander, is the prototype of the famous Fort Bayard. It was this one that the French really liked and was sold). Kronstadt is the base of the Baltic Fleet, and impressive warships are still stationed here. And the recently restored Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is generally unique and must–visit. The once–closed military city is now open and waiting for you.