Location: Shlisselburg
Top Things to do in Shlisselburg
- 1. Oreshek Fortress
- 2. Break of the Siege of Leningrad Museum Diopama
- 3. Breaching of the Leningrad Blockade Museum Preserve
- 4. Shlisselburg (Oreshek) Fortress
- 5. Cathedral of the Navity of John the Baptist
- 6. Church of Peter and Pavel
- 7. Shlisselburg History Museum
- 8. Church of St. Nicholas
- 9. Chapel of Kazan Icon of the God's Mother
- 10. Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin
Top Restaurants in Shlisselburg
What to do and see in Shlisselburg, Russia: The Best Places and Tips
Shlisselburg (Russian: Шлиссельбург, IPA: [ʂlʲɪsʲɪlʲˈburk]; German: Schlüsselburg; Swedish: Nöteborg) is a town in Kirovsky District of Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located at the head of the Neva River on Lake Ladoga, 35 kilometers (22 mi) east of St. Petersburg. From 1944 to 1992, it was known as Petrokrepost (Петрокрепость). Population: 13,170 (2010 Census); 12,401 (2002 Census); 12,589 (1989 Census).
Restaurants in Shlisselburg
1. Oreshek Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By denver60 - Denver, Colorado
Located at the head of the Neva, Shlisselburg is a short day trip from St. Petersburg. What a find!! Rich in history and situated in a stunning location. Oreshek fortress held out against the Nazis for nearly 500 days during the Siege of Leningrad & ruins of the prison chapel are a memorial to this feat. The Tsar's Tower, the oldest surviving section of the fortress is quite imposing. A fact of which I was unaware prior to my visit: Lenin's brother, Alexander Ulyanov, was hanged here for treason in 1887 at the New Prison (1884). A plaque shows the site of his execution. Highly recommend a visit to this fascinating fortress!
2. Break of the Siege of Leningrad Museum Diopama
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Vlad9203 - St. Petersburg, Russia
Музей диарама расположена в 40 км от Питера рядом с Новоладожским мостом.
Посвящена прорыву блокады Ленинграда. Диараму не описать - надо видеть!
Замечательные экскурсоводы.
На площади перед входом - несколько поднятых с дна Невы и отреставрированных танков времен ВОВ, в том числе редких... Этакий, мини артиллерийский музей.
Можно спуститься к Неве.
3. Breaching of the Leningrad Blockade Museum Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By SydneyAndrewHy - Sydney
View good diorama, showing key events of the battle to breach the Leningrad Blockade. Those unfamiliar with the history of the blockade, would likely need a local guide to explain the significance of each part of the diorama.
Visited here as part of a full day tour exploring battles around the siege of Saint Petersburg - I don't think you'd bother coming here just for the diorama, but it's certainly worth it as part of a package tour, likely incorporating the Road of Life museum and other memorial sites along the road.
4. Shlisselburg (Oreshek) Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Located on an island not far from Shlisselburg, the Oreshek fortress was founded in the 14th century. After it was recaptured from the Swedes by Peter I in 1702, it became a key fortress protecting St. Petersburg and a high-security prison.
Reviewed By katchakern2003 - USA
If you plan to go to Shlisselburg (otherwise called Petrokrepost), you have to see the Oreshek fortress. Boat leave daily by the edge of the Neva River. Be prepared to bring a windbraker/jacket for the trip, since it can get quite chilly. The area surrounding Shlisselburg is full of 'dachas', or Russian farms/country homes. This is where typical Russian workers escape to for some peace and quiet. You'll see some quite, quaint houses to sprawling mansions. Once you arrive in Shlisselburg (by the church) take the main road that goes right, and keep on going straight until you're passing a canal. You'll go up a steep hill, with farm houses on your right, the canal on your left, until you're surrounded by land. Take any right hand turn after the hill to enter the dacha lands. Generally, Shlisselburg was a town built after world war 2, as you can see by the numbers painted on the fronts of the apartment buildings. It's definitely worth going to to see some typical russian country life, and to visit the oreshek fortress. Some people get confused, and think that they arrived at the wrong place when they find the city of Shlisselburg to be full of brick buildings, not dachas. You have to follow that main road that I was talking about to the outskirts of the city to get to the dachas. Hopefully that'll clear things up. The only place that I know of where you can get internet access is at the post office, the first building that you see immediately after turning onto the main street after passing the church. Rates vary, but it's generally cheap. The only connection offered is dial-up. There are no restaurants, since this is a mostly residential town, but you'll find little shops here and there and markets where you can buy anything, and make a meal out of it. Enjoy!
5. Cathedral of the Navity of John the Baptist
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
6. Church of Peter and Pavel
Overall Ratings
2 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Nejdanka - St. Petersburg, Russia
Как и положено теперь, в поселке имени Морозова тоже соорудили церковь. Она новая, но построена на старом историческом фундаменте взорванной церкви.
Выглядит неказисто, приземистая, безликая, без изюминки. Внутри тоже ничего интересного не было обнаружено.
Гораздо больший интерес представляет стоящее рядом здание хозяйственного назначения - судя по внешнему виду и крыльцу в старорусском стиле, строение принадлежало той, старой взорванной церкви. Пару фотографий прилагаю.
7. Shlisselburg History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Андрей Е - Russia
Не думал, что так понравится, поскольку посещение даже не планировалось заранее. Но, посетив музей, не пожалел. Экспозиция действительно интересная, собранная с любовью. Учитывая важную роль Шлиссельбурга в нашей истории, здесь изучаешь действительно важные ее страницы.
8. Church of St. Nicholas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Nejdanka - St. Petersburg, Russia
Небольшая церквушка 18-го века, стоящая рядом с Благовещенским собором, в одной ограде. Нежно-голубой цвет, иконы в проемах, сейчас, во время реставрации собора, в церкви проходят все регулярные службы.
Пройти к церкви можно по выложенной брусчаткой дорожке, со всех сторон засаженной молодыми деревцами. Фотографии получились не очень, против вечернего солнца пришлось фотографировать.
9. Chapel of Kazan Icon of the God's Mother
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Nejdanka - St. Petersburg, Russia
Как и положено, при входе на территорию любого собора строят часовни. Благовещенский собор не стал исключением - при нем построена симпатичная часовня Казанской иконы, которая окрашена в нежно-розовый цвет.
Обычная часовенка, хотя довольно просторная внутри, выполняет свои обычные утилитарные функции - зайти, перекреститься, поставить свечку, помолиться. В общем-то, это всё, что можно рассказать о часовне.
10. Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Nejdanka - St. Petersburg, Russia
Все едут в Шлиссельбург, что находится километрах в сорока от Петербурга, ради крепости "Орешек". Да, безусловно, это стоит посещения, но остановитесь на минутку на Красной площади и посмотрите старинный Собор благовещения Пресвятой Богородицы.
Да, к огорчению, собор сейчас в плачевном состоянии, но по-прежнему его высоченный шпиль является высотной доминантой Шлиссельбурга. Его восстанавливают, купол и шпиль колокольни в лесах, но отрадно, что работы идут и постепенно собор предстанет перед горожанами во всем былом великолепии. Пару фотографий прилагаю.
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