• The Lappeenranta Fortress is a valuable part of the Finnish, Russian and Swedish cultural heritage.
  • It's quite an interesting place and I really like that most of the museums in Lappeenranta are located here close by. ... Things to do near Lappeenranta Fortress.
  • South gate of the fortress. ... Lappeenranta Fortress (Finnish: Lappeenrannan linnoitus) is a fortress located in Lappeenranta, Finland. History[edit].
  • Graced with a fascinating history, magnificent scenery, and myriad attractions, the Lappeenranta Fortress is a popular tourist destination.
  • The Fortress of Lappeenranta was constructed as a border fortress, forming part of the chain of fortresses between Finland and North-Western Russia.
  • Cavalrymen in the Fortress. Credits: City of Lappeenranta. ... The Fortress of Lappeenranta is a unique place in South-Eastern Finland.
  • Explore Lappeenranta Fortress in Lappeenranta with photos, map, and reviews. Find nearby hotels and start to plan your trip to Lappeenranta Fortress.
  • Russians conquered the fortress in the next war in 1741 after bloody battle. New border was moved to west and Lappeenranta was left to Russian side.
  • “The Old Town of Lappeenranta”. The construction of the fortress began during Swedish rule after the city was founded.
  • The Lappeenranta Fortress is a valuable part of the Finnish, Russian and Swedish cultural heritage.