Замок Фридленд, Medieval castle in Pravdinsk, Russia
Friedland Castle is a medieval fortress in Pravdinsk built with two large towers in the southwest and northwest sections, complemented by smaller towers along the southern wall. The complex once spread across a considerable area with defensive walls and surrounded by water-filled moats for protection.
The fortress was founded in 1312 on the Alle River as a key outpost of the Teutonic Order in the area. After destruction by Lithuanian forces in 1347, it was later rebuilt and maintained its military importance for the region.
The fortress served as a symbol of the Teutonic Order's authority in the region and shaped the settlement that grew around its walls. Visitors can still sense how the stronghold dominated the landscape and influenced daily life for those who lived nearby.
Visitors should know that the remains of fortification walls and the western moat from medieval times are still visible at the site today. It helps to explore the location in good light to better understand the layout and how the defensive structures once functioned.
The fortress had three distinct gate complexes serving different defensive functions: the Alletor to the east, the Domnautor to the west, and the Mill Gate featuring asymmetrical towers. This varied defensive architecture reveals how carefully access points were designed to protect the castle.
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