Tower of Ivanovsky Gate
Tower of Ivanovsky Gate, Defensive tower of Tula Kremlin, Russia.
The Tower of Ivanovsky Gate rises above the Tula Kremlin walls with its rectangular structure and strategic positioning at coordinates 54.194239, 37.622228.
Built between 1514 and 1520, this defensive tower withstood a notable siege by Crimean Khan Devlet I Giray in 1552 until reinforcements from Tsar Ivan IV arrived.
The Tower of Ivanovsky Gate represents Russian military architecture of the 16th century through its fortification design and structural elements.
Visitors can access the tower through guided tours of the Tula Kremlin complex, which operates daily and includes detailed explanations of the fortification system.
A foundation stone near the tower marks the location where local defenders successfully repelled invaders during the 1552 siege.
Location: Tula
Part of: Tula Kremlin
GPS coordinates: 54.19424,37.62223
Latest update: March 17, 2025 01:09
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