Kärnäkoski Fortress, 18th-century military fortress in Savitaipale, Finland.
The fortress contains three demi-bastions on its western and southern sides, with thick stone walls constructed from local boulders and granite.
Built between 1791 and 1793 under General Alexander Suvorov's supervision, this fortress formed part of Russia's defensive line protecting Saint Petersburg.
French engineering officers who fled during the French Revolution designed the fortress, incorporating traditional French bastion systems adapted to Finnish terrain.
The fortress grounds contain informational signs at the parking area, and visitors must keep the roadway clear while exploring the historical structure.
The construction used locally gathered boulders of amphibolite, mica gneiss, and granodiorite instead of quarried stones, creating distinct architectural patterns.
Location: Savitaipale
Website: http://partakoskenkylat.fi/fi/matkailu/karnakosken_linnoitus
GPS coordinates: 61.26227,27.71035
Latest update: March 10, 2025 04:36
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