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Vyborg Main Guardhouse, Gothic Revival guardhouse in Old Town Hall Square, Vyborg, Russia.

The Vyborg Main Guardhouse stands as a military structure with Gothic Revival elements, featuring stone walls and architectural details from 1776.

Karl Johann Speckle designed this guardhouse during Catherine the Great's reign, marking a period of military fortification in the Russian Empire.

The structure represents the intersection of military and architectural traditions, currently maintaining status as a regional cultural heritage site.

Located at the intersection of Krepostnaya Street and Old Town Hall Square, visitors can access the guardhouse through public transportation.

The building underwent an expansion in 1857 while maintaining its original Gothic Revival characteristics, reflecting both military and architectural purposes.

Location: Vyborg

Inception: 1776

Architects: Karl Johann Speckle

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Part of: Old Town Hall Square in Vyborg, Krepostnaya street

GPS coordinates: 60.71402,28.72957

Latest update: March 21, 2025 13:02

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