The Kronverk (, from the

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word for "

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") is a ground fortification for the Sts. Peter and Paul Fortress in

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. The Kronverk is situated on

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, across the small island of the fortress proper (separated by the Kronverksky Strait). It was built in 1705–08, with reconstructions in 1752 and 1800. Strictly speaking, it is on its own island: (Kronverksky Island), which is separated from the rest of Petrogradsky Island by the . On 13 July 1826, five participants of the

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' conspiracy were hanged on the eastern

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of the Kronverk (in 1975, an obelisk was installed on the supposed site of execution). Today, it houses the

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, which is also known as the Artillery Museum.

References

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