The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kronshtadt

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kronshtadt, Russia

Updated August 6, 2018

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Unusual Attractions in Kronshtadt

Kronshtadt, Russia

Fort Zverev

Nightmarish example of the unintended consequences of weapons testing.

Tide gauge pavilion.

Kronshtadt, Russia

Kronshtadt Sea Gauge

This historic system is the zero level benchmark for measuring the depths and altitudes of the Baltic.

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Fort Alexander

Russia

Fort Alexander

A man-made island fort that has housed soldiers, scientists, and ravers.

1 mile from Kronshtadt

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Raketa Watch Factory

An iconic Russian watch brand inspired by Yuri Gagarin's trip to outer space.

8 miles from Kronshtadt

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Lenin's Hut

A replica of the straw hut where Vladimir Lenin lived in hiding, disguised as a hay farmer, in 1917.

10 miles from Kronshtadt

Levashovo Memorial Cemetery.

Levashovo, Russia

Levashovo Memorial Cemetery

Pictures tacked onto trees remember the more than 40,000 of Stalin's victims buried here in mass graves.

16 miles from Kronshtadt

Freud’s Dream Museum.

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Freud's Dream Museum

Dark, eerie exhibits make for a surreal exploration of the subconscious.

18 miles from Kronshtadt

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