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Founded: 600-1400Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Finland
Historical period: Middle Ages (Finland)
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The hill fort in Rapola Ridge the largest ancient fort in Finland. As is the case with most hill forts in the Baltic area not much is known about its exact origins or purposes. One postulation is that it was built by the inhabitants in their struggles against invading Novgorodians and Swedes. According to excavations, the fort seems to have been in operation at least during the 13th and 15th centuries. Parts of it may be even earlier, since the area has been inhabited already in the 7th century. The medieval Sääksmäki church is located nearby, and the oldest signs of farming in Finland (dated 200 BCE) is also found there.
The fort was partly constructed on a natural hill that was eventually entirely fortified. The fort was 400 meters long and 200 meters wide. Remains of the earth walls are still visible. There is a guided path through the hill fort beginning at the car park of Voipaala manor.
Reference: Wikipedia
The Clementinum is a historic complex of buildings in Prague. Until recently the complex hosted the National, University and Technical libraries, the City Library also being located nearby on Mariánské Náměstí. The Technical library and the Municipal library have moved to the Prague National Technical Library at Technická 6 since 2009. It is currently in use as the National Library of the Czech Republic.
Its history dates from the existence of a chapel dedicated to Saint Clement in the 11th century. A Dominican monastery was founded in the medieval period, which was transformed in 1556 to a Jesuit college. In 1622 the Jesuits transferred the library of Charles University to the Klementinum, and the college was merged with the University in 1654. The Jesuits remained until 1773, when the Klementinum was established as an observatory, library, and university by the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.