Porkhov Kremlin (Porkhov)

Russia / Pskov / Porkhov
 castle, fortification, Medieval / Middle Ages, listed building / architectural heritage, object of cultural heritage of regional importance (Russia), tourist attraction

Porkhov was founded in 1239 by Alexander Nevsky, who built a wooden fortress on this site. In 1387 it was rebuilt in stone by citizens of Novgorod, and in 1428 it survived a siege by the grand duke of Lithuania Vytautas.
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Coordinates:   57°45'53"N   29°33'45"E
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