Currently, Vyborg Castle is the most popular attraction of the city of Vyborg. Tourists come here all year round and enjoy the beautiful view of this medieval creation.
This castle was founded in 1293 by Marshal Torgils Knutsson. This year also preceded the founding of the city. Reliable information about its original appearance has not been preserved, but it is assumed that it was a square thick-walled tower of gray granite, which was surrounded by a defensive wall. She received the name of St. Olav. The main walls of the castle have a thickness of 1.5 to 2 meters, a height of at least 7 meters. Over time, the whole
Vyborg castle was formed on them
.This medieval building is a museum of local lore with thematic expositions and at the same time it is an excellent viewing platform that gives you the opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of the city with all its surroundings, and you can also take a photo here for free. For its special flavor, this place is loved by many filmmakers and people who organize medieval fairs, holidays and festivals. The castle itself is located on the small Castle Island, which is the Vyborg historical center.
It should be noted that, being inside this building, it is worth being very careful, because no one controls the number of people arriving here at the same time. Movements around the castle are not always organized. A queue sometimes accumulates at the entrance, and although it takes a little time to climb the tower, it takes only a few minutes, but it requires some physical effort, and because of the narrowness of the stairs, you can’t just stop and rest, because people rise closely one after another.
Vyborg Castle does not have an elevator, so in any case you have to climb on foot. At the exit to the observation deck there are very low ceilings, so this also makes you be extremely attentive.
Rising from time to time let those who go down. At the entrance, it makes sense to let people out of the observation deck who have already enjoyed the beautiful view that opens, otherwise there will simply not be enough space for everyone together. Moving on the terrace is also complicated by the narrow passage, where two people can hardly disperse, as well as the unregulated direction of movement, half of the visitors move around the dome clockwise and the other half in antiphase, which also creates problems when they meet.
The Vyborgsky district has a rich history, and everyone can see almost the entire history presented in constant thematic exhibitions, there are also exhibits of the animal and plant world of this region. The latest hit, which gained immense popularity, was the Swedish Prison exposition. In addition, Vyborg Castle itself is considered a historical medieval monument. It is the only one in Russia that has been fully preserved to the present and continues its work. Museums in Vyborg are always welcomed by tourists and simply guests of the city.