Arsenal tower (Volzhskaya) (Yaroslavl)

Russia / Jaroslavl / Yaroslavl / Volzhskaya naberezhnaya, 2a
 tower, interesting place, listed building / architectural heritage, historical building, 17th century construction, object of cultural heritage of federal importance (Russia)

The tower was built in 1658-1669. The primary function of the tower was the guarding of the passage from river coast to the center of the city.
In 1840-s the tower was re-built and the arsenal (armoury) was constructed in it.
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Coordinates:   57°37'30"N   39°54'5"E
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