Hermannsfeste
| Hermannsfeste | ||
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 The Hermannsfeste with a bridge to Russia |
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| Creation time : | Mid 13th century | |
| Castle type : | Niederungsburg | |
| Conservation status: | Received or received substantial parts | |
| Place: | Narva | |
| Geographical location | 59 ° 22 '32.7 " N , 28 ° 12' 6.5" E | |
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The Hermannsfeste ( Estonian Hermanni linnus ) is a medieval fortress in Narva , Estonia . It is located on the banks of the Narva River .
The fortress was founded by the Danes in the middle of the 13th century . In 1345 the fortress was sold to the Teutonic Order by the Danes together with Narva and East Estonia . After its dissolution, it was owned by Sweden from 1558 to 1704 and then by Russian . Like most of Narva, it was almost completely destroyed in World War II. The fortress, which has now been restored, is now a museum .
Narva was the easternmost castle of the Teutonic Order. Directly opposite, on the other bank of the river, is the Russian fortress Ivangorod .
Web links
Commons : Hermannsfeste - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
- Website of the museum in the Hermannsfeste
- Hermannsburg. Retrieved February 17, 2016 .