Shlisselburg, Fortified city in Leningrad Oblast, Russia
The Schlyüsselburg fortress stands on Orekhovy Island at the source of the Neva River, where Lake Ladoga connects with Saint Petersburg waters.
Grand Prince Yury of Moscow constructed the first wooden fortress in 1323 to protect northern routes, later transforming it into stone fortifications with seven towers.
The fortress served as a political prison during the Imperial period, holding significant figures including Wilhelm Küchelbecker, Mikhail Bakunin, and Ivan VI.
Visitors can reach the fortress through ferry services operating from May to October, departing from both Schlyüsselburg town and the northern bank of Neva.
During World War II, Red Army soldiers maintained control of the fortress for 500 days despite constant German bombardments that damaged most structures.
Location: Shlisselburgskoye urban settlement
Inception: 1323
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Part of: Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments
GPS coordinates: 59.94500,31.03472
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:50
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