Volkova Tower, Fortified tower in Smolensk, Russia
The Volkova Tower rises as a square brick structure within the Smolensk Kremlin complex, featuring thick defensive walls and military architectural elements.
This defensive structure became part of the Smolensk fortification system during the 16th century, serving as a crucial point against Polish military campaigns.
The tower represents traditional Russian military engineering techniques through its construction methods and defensive design principles of medieval architecture.
Visitors can reach the tower by following the marked paths within the Smolensk Kremlin grounds, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The tower's position at coordinates 54.790903, 32.054367 provides strategic views over the surrounding landscape, demonstrating medieval defensive positioning.
Location: Smolensk
Part of: Smolensk Kremlin
GPS coordinates: 54.79090,32.05437
Latest update: June 30, 2025 19:53
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