Novhorod-Siverskyi Fortress, Medieval fortress on Castle Mount in Novhorod-Siverskyi, Ukraine.
The stone fortification stands on a high hill above the Desna River, featuring defensive walls, towers, and strategic military architecture from multiple periods.
Founded in the 11th century, the fortress served as a central defense point of the Siverian principality and witnessed the meeting between Hetman Mazepa and King Karl XII in 1708.
The fortress contains the Assumption Cathedral from 1671, displaying Ukrainian baroque architecture with its distinctive domes and ornate decorative elements.
Visitors can access the fortress grounds daily, with guided tours available at the historical reserve center located near the main entrance.
The fortress location inspired The Tale of Igor's Campaign, a medieval epic describing Prince Igor's military expedition against the Polovtsy in 1185.
Location: Novhorod-Siverskyi
Inception: 11 century
GPS coordinates: 52.00861,33.27361
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:33
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