Linnoitus fortress description and photos - Finland: Lappeenranta (Topic)

Linnoitus Fortress description and photos - Finland: Lappeenranta. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Linnoitus.

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Lappeenranta in Finnish means “the coast of the Laplanders”. Founded in 1649 by Queen Christina of Sweden to strengthen the eastern borders, the city was first named Wilmanstrand (“Wild Man's Shore”). After the end of the Northern War (1701-1721) earthen fortifications were built here, a rampart was poured, and the southern gate was installed. Thus, the city with a population of only 300 people and a hundred soldiers acquires the important status of a frontier fortress (“linnoitus”).

The war with Russia in 1741-43. led to the destruction of the fortress city and the destruction of its inhabitants, after which Wilmanstrand became a Russian provincial town. For some time Suvorov lived there, overseeing the construction of garrison buildings in the fortress. In 1803. Alexander I came to the city, and in 1885 and 1891. - Alexander III.

From 1819 to 1881. the fortress housed a prison for women convicted of infanticide. Here they had the opportunity to engage in weaving. Then the women's prison was transferred to another place, and until 1881. here were kept in custody men, and after the civil war - "red" Finns. In memory of those shot, a memorial sign was erected on the northern walls.

In the 50s. In the 20th century, the abandoned prison was dismantled as a result of the city's reconstruction.

In the 50s. In the 20th century, the abandoned prison was dismantled as a result of the city's reconstruction.

In the 50s. In the 20th century, the abandoned prison was dismantled as a result of the city's reconstruction.

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