Kerch, 18th century fortress in Kerch, Ukraine and Russia
The fortress stands on high ground near the Kerch Strait, featuring thick stone walls, defensive towers, and military installations spanning 12 hectares.
Eduard Totleben designed this strategic fortification in the 1800s to protect the Russian Empire's southern border and control maritime traffic through the strait.
The fortress contains a military museum displaying weapons, uniforms, and documents from different periods of Crimean military operations since its construction.
Visitors can reach the fortress by taking local bus number 4 from central Kerch, operating daily between 8 AM and 6 PM.
The fortress holds dual status as both a Ukrainian State Monument and Russian Federal Heritage site, reflecting the region's complex territorial situation.
Location: Kerch
Architects: Eduard Totleben
GPS coordinates: 45.30969,36.47263
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:16
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