Taavetti Fortress, 18th century Russian fortress in Luumäki, Finland.
The fortress features five bastions connected by low curtains, with granite stones reinforcing the escarpments and a dry ditch surrounding the perimeter.
Built in 1773 under Catherine II of Russia, the fortress served as a strategic defense point at crossroads connecting Vyborg to Mikkeli and Lappeenranta to Hamina.
The fortress represents an example of Russian military architecture and hosts the Traditional Luumäki Day celebrations every second weekend of July.
The restored fortress contains electric lighting, walking paths, and information plates, though most explanatory text appears only in Finnish language.
General Alexander Suvorov commanded Russian troops at the fortress from 1791 to 1792, leading significant improvements to the military installation.
Location: Luumäki
GPS coordinates: 60.92262,27.55866
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:53
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