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Beer Tower (Sergiyev Posad)

Russia / Moskovskaja Oblast / Sergiyev Posad
 tower, listed building / architectural heritage

The tower stands on the slope of the steep hill protruding out of the fortress wall. In the Tower were the Beer and Kvas Chambers and mead was prepared. The deep stone cellars where supplies were stored were attached to the Tower from the inner yard. The household function determined the name of the tower.
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Coordinates:   56°18'33"N   38°7'43"E
This article was last modified 11 years ago