- Founded in 1703 as the new capital of the Russian Empire.
- Built on the Neva River in the Gulf of Finland.
- Designed by Domenico Trezzini and other European architects.
- Included the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, and the Admiralty Building.
Kronstadt
- Built on Kotlin Island in the Gulf of Finland.
- Fortified naval base to protect Saint Petersburg.
- Included the Kronstadt Fortress and the Kronstadt Naval Cathedral.
Peterhof
- Built on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland.
- Summer palace for Peter the Great and his family.
- Designed by Jean-Baptiste Alexandre Le Blond and other European architects.
- Included the Grand Palace, the Grand Cascade, and the Monplaisir Palace.
Tsarskoye Selo
- Built south of Saint Petersburg.
- Summer palace for Catherine I, Peter the Great's wife.
- Designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli and other European architects.
- Included the Catherine Palace, the Alexander Palace, and the Chinese Village.
Other Building Projects
- Peter the Great also built canals, roads, and bridges throughout the Russian Empire.
- He founded several new cities, including Astrakhan, Voronezh, and Taganrog.
- He also built shipyards, factories, and other industrial facilities.