Vyborg through the ages: a drive through centuries

In three hours, we will not try to cover everything (more than 30 locations) — but we will drive through the most 'talkative' places in the city. No dry dates: just stories that give you goosebumps and details that you want to look at. Ready? Let's go! Vyborg Castle. The air here smells of history: it seems that a knight in armor will come out from around the corner at any moment. We will look at how the castle held the defense and what role Vyborg played in defending the Gulf of Finland. St. Olav's Tower — a panorama that makes you want to say: 'This is a postcard, only alive!' From here, you can clearly see how the Old Town seems to be frozen between eras. An ancient stone residential house — tiny, but so expressive. You will learn how people lived when a 'smart home' meant just a good stove. It's easy to imagine yourself as a character in a historical TV series here. Clock Tower — its silhouette is recognized even by those who have never been to Vyborg. Market Square and Round Tower — this is where trade used to be bustling, and now imagination is boiling. Panzerlax Bastion — a real part of the old fortifications that still stands in its place. We will walk along the ramparts, look at the embrasures, and feel how the city knew how to defend itself. Hackman's House (Granite Palace) — a эталон of Nordic modernism: stone, patterns, Nordic severity, and beauty. Monument to Torgils Knutsson — the founder of the city, who seems to be watching to make sure Vyborg doesn't lose its character. Monument to Peter the Great — the point where history takes a sharp turn. The city changed owners, but didn't lose its identity.