Ivangorod Fortress

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Ivangorod Fortress is a late 15th-century Russian border stronghold on the Narva River, historically significant for guarding the western approaches to Russia opposite the Estonian city of Narva.

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Ivangorod Fortress canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf cultural heritage monument
medieval fortress
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle medieval military architecture
borderFunction Russian border stronghold
builtToCounter Livonian Order strongholds
Narva Castle
category Castles and fortresses in Russia
Fortifications on the Narva River
centuryOfOrigin 15th century
conflictInvolvement Livonian War
Northern Wars
constructionStart 1492
continent Europe
country Russia
distanceTo Narva
surface form: Narva (across river)
era late 15th century
foundedBy Ivan III of Russia NERFINISHED
hasFeature bastions
fortification walls
gatehouse
inner courtyard
towers
hasRestorations 20th century
21st century
hasViewOf Narva Castle
heritageStatus object of cultural heritage of Russia
historicalRole guarding western approaches to Russia
inception 1492
locatedIn Ivangorod NERFINISHED
Leningrad Oblast
locatedOnRiver Narva River
locatedOpposite Estonia
Narva
material stone
namedAfter Ivan III of Russia NERFINISHED
nearBorderWith Estonia
European Union
openToPublic yes
partOf Stalin Line
surface form: Russian Western defensive line
region Northwest Russia
surface form: Northwestern Russia
strategicImportance control of Narva River crossing
defense of Russian western border
usedAs museum site
usedFor border control
garrison
military defense

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Saint Petersburg Oblast contains Ivangorod Fortress
Saint Petersburg Oblast hasCulturalLandmark Ivangorod Fortress