Vyborg Castle
Medieval castle in Leningrad Oblast, Russia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vyborg Castle (Russian: Выборгский замок; Finnish: Viipurin linna; Swedish: Viborgs slott) 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.[1][2]
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Native names Russian: Выборгский замок Finnish: Viipurin linna Swedish: Viborgs slott | |
Type | Medieval castle |
Location | Vyborg, Leningrad Oblast, Russia |
Coordinates | 60°42′57″N 28°43′45″E |
Built | 1293 |
Built for | Torkel Knutsson |
Current use | Museum |
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