🏰 Vyborg Castle

Russia · Europe · 60.72°N, 28.73°E

Vyborg Castle is a fortress in Vyborg, Russia. It was built by the Swedes during the Middle Ages around which the town of Vyborg evolved. The castle became the stronghold of the Swedish realm in the Karelian region. Throughout the centuries, it was the first defense of the kingdom against the Russians. Its military and strategic status in the late Middle Ages was second only to the fortified capital Stockholm. Currently it serves as the site of Vyborg Regional Museum.

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Quick facts

Country	Russia
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	60.72°N, 28.73°E · view on map

Vyborg Castle is located in Russia, in Europe.

More castles in Russia

Königsberg Castle · Meyendorff Castle · Saint Michael's Castle · Schaaken Castle · Swallow's Nest.

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