The monument to Peter the Great in Kronstadt, erected in 1841, is one of the oldest in the city. It is the third monument to the founder of the Russian Empire and the first where the emperor is depicted not on a horse. The project was created by French sculptor Théodore Napoléon Jacques, and the bronze figure of the tsar was cast by Russian master Pyotr Clodt.

The monument was unveiled on June 27, 1841, on the 132nd anniversary of the Battle of Poltava. Before the viewers stands the majestic image of Peter I in full height. The height of the composition, which includes the bronze sculpture and granite pedestal, is 8.66 meters, of which the figure of the emperor is 4.57 meters.

The emperor, who achieved victory in the Battle of Poltava, is depicted with a sword resting against a defeated Swedish flag. The monument is surrounded by a fence made of sunk cannons and anchor chains. Nearby is the Winter Pier, which became known as the Peter's Pier after the monument was installed.

In 1961, vandals stole the sword from the monument, and it had to be recast. Unfortunately, Soviet craftsmen were unable to create an exact copy, and the new sword differs from the original swords of Peter's time. Nevertheless, the monument has retained its original appearance and continues to impress with the majestic figure of the emperor.