Blacksmith's yard of Vyborg Castle
Blacksmith's yard of Vyborg Castle, Medieval blacksmith site at Vyborg Castle, Russia
The blacksmith yard contains archaeological remains of metalworking facilities within the stone walls of the thirteenth-century Vyborg Castle complex.
The site gained prominence during the Swedish rule of Vyborg as a crucial center for producing and maintaining weapons and armor for castle defenders.
This federal cultural heritage site represents the intersection of medieval Swedish, Russian, and Finnish influences in the development of military craftsmanship.
Visitors can access the blacksmith yard through guided tours of Vyborg Castle, located 130 kilometers northwest of Saint Petersburg.
Archaeological excavations at the site revealed metal artifacts and tools that demonstrate the evolution of medieval metallurgy techniques in northern Europe.
Location: Vyborg
Part of: Vyborg Castle
GPS coordinates: 60.71555,28.72908
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:04
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