Izborsk fortress

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Izborsk fortress is a historic medieval stronghold in western Russia, renowned as one of the country’s oldest stone fortifications and a key defensive outpost near the former Russian-Teutonic frontier.

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instanceOf cultural heritage monument of federal significance in Russia
medieval fortress
stone fortification
architecturalStyle medieval Russian military architecture
category Castles in Russia
Fortifications in Russia
Tourist attractions in Pskov Oblast
condition partially preserved
coordinateLocation approximately 57.708° N 27.862° E
country Russia
distanceTo approximately 30 kilometers west of Pskov
hasFunction border outpost
military defense
hasMuseum yes
hasNameInRussian Изборская крепость
hasPart battlements
ditches
fortification walls
gateways
ramparts
towers
hasView Izborsk-Malskaya Valley
heritageDesignation cultural heritage monument of federal significance in Russia
inception 14th century
locatedIn Izborsk
Pechorsky District
Pskov Oblast NERFINISHED
Russia
locatedNear Gorodishchenskoe Lake
Pskov
Russian-Teutonic frontier
locatedOn hill
material stone
nearBorderWith Estonia
openToPublic yes
partOf Izborsk State Museum-Reserve
defensive system of northwestern Rus'
region Northwestern Federal District
significance important stronghold of Pskov Republic
key defensive outpost in northwestern Rus'
one of the oldest stone fortresses in Russia
significantEvent reconstruction in stone in the 14th century
touristAttraction yes
usedBy Muscovy
Pskov Republic
usedFor defense against the Teutonic Order
protection of Pskov lands

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Pskov Oblast contains Izborsk fortress