Raatitorni

Vyborg, Russia

Raatitorni (The Council Tower) is the only remaining part of the medieval Vyborg city walls. After the wall was demolished it functioned as a bell tower of near church. The tower was damaged in Winter War, but restored later.

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A127, Vyborg, Russia
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Founded: 1470s
Category: Castles and fortifications in Russia

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Oleg Naumov (9 months ago)
City Council Tower, XV century. Originally it was built as one of nine defensive towers but this one was the only gate house. During the last decade of XVI century other gates were orginazed and passage of this towere was bricked up. Tower received its name from the simple fact that it was supervised by the city council. Vyborg, ??Russian Federation ??. May 2, 2021.
Фатов Андрей (13 months ago)
The Town Hall Tower is one of the hallmarks of Vyborg, because it was maintained with city money. Interesting to visit. You will see the internal structure of the tower, a view of the city through the window, and you will be able to listen to the history of the tower through an audio guide.
Ксения Хлыстун (2 years ago)
The Tower of the Town Hall is the only surviving tower from the belt of the medieval city wall from the end of the 15th century. In the past, having a passage gate, after the loss of military significance, it served as the arsenal of the city council, and then the bell tower of the Lutheran Cathedral in the parish of Vyborg. There is no open viewing platform. Worth a visit, in spite of the exposition in modern frames and under glass, some mysterious, ancient spirit is felt.
INNA MARIA (2 years ago)
It was always interesting to find out what is still inside the tower. Ticket purchase is available on the website, you will not purchase a ticket in the tower itself. A paper version of the ticket can be purchased at the castle. The tower closes for lunch, please keep this in mind when visiting. What you will see is the internal structure of the tower, a view of the city through the window and you can listen to the history of the tower through an audio guide. The time to visit is 10-15 minutes.
Amber S. (2 years ago)
Nice place to stop by while walking around Vyborg
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