• This had to stop and in 1475 ruler of Vyborg Erik Axelsson Tott constructed Olavinlinna Castle to draw a line of Swedish presence here.
  • Olavinlinna is a 15th-century three-tower castle located in Savonlinna, Finland. It is the northernmost medieval stone fortress still standing.
  • Olavinlinna (Swedish: Olofsborg; literally Olaf’s Castle) is a 15th-century three-tower castle located in Savonlinna, Finland.
  • Olavinlinna) или Олафсборг (швед. Olofsborg) — первая шведская крепость, построенная с расчетом на противостояние огнестрельной артилле...
  • The history of Olavinlinna is a mixture of medieval arms clashing, cannons roaring and every-day chores inside the security of the castle's thick walls.
  • The Savonlinna Opera Festival returns on Friday after a two year hiatus. Throughout July, this unique festival held in medieval Olavinlinna castle features...
  • Olavinlinna Castle became a real stumbling block in the division of territories between Russia and Sweden, which included Finland in the 15th century.
  • olavinlinna-towers-150.jpg Castle in Savonlinna, Finland. Fortress of St. Olav (Olavinlinna, Olofsborg) is the main attraction of the Savonlinna city.