Koromyslova Tower of Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin

The Koromyslova Tower stands in the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin between Nicholas and Tainitskaya towers, featuring white stone foundation and brown brick upper section.

Built between 1508 and 1511, the tower incorporated four combat tiers with gun ports, equipped with a copper cannon on wheels in 1622.

Local narratives mention a young woman named Alena who defended the city against Tatar forces in 1520, commemorated by a monument near the tower.

The tower contains two entrances, one through the wall on the left side and another one leading to the combat platform on the upper level.

The circular structure extends beyond the fortress walls to increase the firing range, with internal chambers in adjacent walls for maximum defense coverage.

Location: Nizhny Novgorod

Part of: Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin

GPS coordinates: 56.32575,43.99904

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:37