Victoria Bastion, Restored defensive bastion in Narva, Estonia.
Victoria Bastion is a restored 17th-century fortification in Narva featuring underground casemates, gunpowder storage areas, and protective passageways. The structure contains multiple levels that reveal how soldiers lived and worked while defending the city.
The bastion was built in the late 17th century under Swedish rule as part of a larger defensive system designed by military engineer Erik Dahlberg. It formed one of seven interconnected fortifications surrounding the city.
The bastion demonstrates how residents fortified their city and adapted their defense strategies across different eras.
Visitors should check seasonal opening times as the site is only accessible during warmer months. Guided visits require advance reservation, so planning ahead is important for experiencing the site properly.
Inside the bastion, visitors can use virtual reality technology to explore medieval Narva as it appeared centuries ago from the perspective of the fortification itself. This digital experience recreates the historical cityscape around this defensive structure.
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