Vyborg Castle

Vyborg Castle is a historic medieval fortress situated in the town of Vyborg within the Leningrad Oblast of Russia. Known locally by various names including Viborgs slott and Viipurin linna, this strategic stronghold was originally constructed in 1293. The castle was built by Swedish forces under the direction of Torkel Knutsson during the Middle Ages. Its establishment marked the beginning of the town itself, as the settlement of