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School: 913 Class: 9 ”A” Teacher: Marina Vladislavovna Mushtaeva Made by Ann Nazaikina Natalia Novak Vyborg Castle
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School: 913Class: 9 ”A”
Teacher: Marina Vladislavovna Mushtaeva
Made byAnn NazaikinaNatalia Novak
Vyborg Castle
Welcome to Vyborg Castle!
Can you imagine visiting a place where knights lived and fought? Well, that`s exactly what happened at Vyborg Castle which dates back to medieval times. The castle is located in Vyborg, Russia. It was built by Torkel Knutsson, the Swedish king in 1293. The castle is surrounded by a beautiful lake. It was used for protection from enemies.
The castle very well served its residents as it defended them from their enemies during four hundred years. The Vyborg Castle was damaged by the troops of Peter the Great in 1710.The castle was restored and adapted for offices in 1891-1894. There was arranged a viewing platform on the tower where you can see the beauty of the city.
History
The castle and its tower play a leading role in the city`s landscape. Unfortunately, not much remained in its interior from the medieval times. A military museum was opened in one of the rooms of the castle. It was named after Peter I, who was the conqueror of Vyborg. After the Civil War, the castle became the property of the Finnish state.
History
Today, the castle has become the state Russian museum "Vyborg". It was founded in 1960, and the first permanent exhibition was organized in 1970. It tells the history of the castle, which is a great place to visit for those who are interested in history.
Museum
Another exhibition displays the history of Vyborg in two wars between the Soviet Union and Finland. And one more exhibition, which is located on the top floor, reflects the history of Vyborg in the Soviet period, and also introduces visitors the nature of the Karelian Isthmus. The museum's collection in the Vyborg Castle has developed in the postwar period, and includes works of art supplied from other Russian museums and detained while trying to take them out of Russia.
Museum
There lived a lot of brave knights and beautiful ladies in the past, but now no one lives here. So even if you aren`t a historian, it is well worth a visit!
Well Worth a Visit!
