Guardhouse by Peterbourgsky outpost, Veliky Novgorod

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Guardhouse by Peterbourgsky outpost, Veliky Novgorod, Regional cultural heritage site in Veliky Novgorod, Russia.

This classicist stone structure features symmetrical proportions and durable construction designed by architect Hermann Friedrich Röhrberg in 1834 to serve as a military checkpoint.

Built in 1834 as part of the Peterbourgsky outpost defensive network, this guardhouse monitored important trade routes and protected northern border approaches to Veliky Novgorod.

Designated as a regional cultural heritage site in Russia, the guardhouse hosts small exhibitions about Russian military history and serves as an educational venue for local heritage projects.

The site is accessible year-round with guided tours available during warmer months, located near public transportation with informational plaques detailing its architectural features and historical significance.

The guardhouse contains local legends about sentinels who kept watch through long winter nights and tales of secret meetings during historical conflicts in the region.

Location: Veliky Novgorod

Inception: 1834

Architects: Hermann Friedrich Röhrberg

Architectural style: classicism

GPS coordinates: 58.53150,31.27000

Latest update: July 25, 2025 20:18

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