Vasknarva Castle Ruins

Ida-Virumaa, Estonia

The first Vasknarva order castle (Neuschloss) was founded in 1349 on the northeastern border of Old Livonia. 1427–1442 a new castle (Vastne-Narva) was built, which became the centre of the vogtei of the Livonian Order. The castle was wracked in the Livonian War. Until the Great Northern War it was a fort of great importance, commanding the mouth of the Narva River. It has been known in Russian chronicles either as Syrensk or Syrenets. According the folklore St. Olga of Pskov narrowly escaped drowning when crossing the Narva rapids at Syrenets. Nowadays only parts of 3 meters thin walls have survived, mainly on the northern side.

Reference: Wikipedia

Address

Vasknarva 32, Ida-Virumaa, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 1349
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Estonia
Historical period: Danish and Livonian Order (Estonia)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
www.aviastar.org

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User Reviews

Vladimir Kirpichnikov (2 years ago)
A place with a nice view to Russia. The ruins were a bit small

Hiido Farang (2 years ago)
Peaceful place

Arvi Lepp (3 years ago)
Nice place. Next to river. Good views. Can see Russia from here...

Philip Johnston (4 years ago)
Ruins and an information board. Great view of a large Russian flag.

Jaak Kõusaar (5 years ago)
Nice view to Estonian-Russian border

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