Novaya Dvina Fortress, Stone fortress in Arkhangelsk, Russia.
The brick and stone fortification stands on the Linskiy Priluk Island in the Northern Dvina River delta, 19 kilometers from central Arkhangelsk.
Peter the Great established this military stronghold in 1701 to defend Russia's northern maritime routes and the Arkhangelsk port from Swedish naval forces.
The fortress serves as a federal cultural heritage site, representing early eighteenth-century Russian military engineering and architectural development under Peter the Great.
The fortress complex includes preserved defensive walls, bastions, and the Commandant's House, which visitors can explore through guided tours from Arkhangelsk.
The fortress witnessed the first Russian naval victory over Swedish forces in the Northern War, marking a turning point in Russian maritime history.
Location: Arkhangelsk
Inception: 1701
Founders: Peter the Great
GPS coordinates: 64.69477,40.41536
Latest update: May 15, 2025 21:06
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