Zamok Borki, Gothic Revival castle in Borki, Russia.
The stone castle features high towers, pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses integrated within the natural landscape of Lipetsk Oblast.
Grand Duke Andrei Vladimirovich of Russia commissioned architect Alexandre von Hohen to construct this residence in 1902 as a symbol of nobility.
The castle represents the intersection of Russian architectural traditions with Western European Gothic elements, reflecting the cultural exchanges of the early 1900s.
Visitors can reach the castle through guided tours departing from Lipetsk city, with transportation services operating during regular daytime hours.
The castle incorporates specific architectural elements that reflect both Russian aristocratic preferences and Gothic Revival innovations of the early twentieth century.
Location: Borki
Inception: 1902
Founders: Grand Duke Andrei Vladimirovich of Russia
Architects: Alexandre von Hohen
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 52.15470,38.09030
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12
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