Bobruisk Castle

The fortress spans 120 hectares along the Berezina River banks, featuring eight brick bastions with embrasures and vaulted ceilings within earthen ramparts.

Emperor Alexander I ordered the construction of this defensive fortress in 1810 to protect the western border of the Russian Empire against Napoleon's forces.

The fortress transformed from a military stronghold to a prison for political dissidents, including participants of the Decembrist movement between 1820 and 1823.

Visitors can explore the remaining fortification structures, including partially preserved bastions, warehouses, and fortress redoubts that showcase 19th-century military architecture.

During the War of 1812, the fortress withstood a four-month siege by French forces while maintaining its position as a crucial defensive point.

Location: Babruysk

Inception: 14 century

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 53.13528,29.25250

Latest update: March 9, 2025 18:35