🚩 Arabat Fortress

Russia · Europe · 45.30°N, 35.48°E

The Arabat Fortress, built in the 17th century by the Ottoman army, stands at the southernmost part of the Arabat Spit. Its purpose was to guard the spit and Crimea from invasions. It was in use, with intermissions, until the Crimean War of 1853–1856.

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Quick facts

Country	Russia
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	45.30°N, 35.48°E · view on map

Arabat Fortress is located in Russia, in Europe.

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