Saint Elisabeth Fortress, Military fortress in Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine.
The fortress follows a six-pointed star layout with earthen ramparts, walls, and towers encompassing multiple buildings spread across the grounds.
Constructed in 1754 under Empress Elizabeth Petrovna's decree, the fortress required over 1,300 Ukrainian Cossacks for its construction and defense against Tatar raids.
The fortress grounds contain the location of Ukraine's first civilian printing press, established in 1764, marking a shift from military to cultural functions.
Visitors can walk through the remaining 85 percent of the original fortress structure, examining military architecture from the 18th century Russian Empire.
The fortress includes underground passages, former military hospitals, and burial grounds that reveal different periods of Ukrainian history from 1754 to present day.
Location: Kropyvnytskyi
GPS coordinates: 48.49800,32.25400
Latest update: March 9, 2025 18:26
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