Narva Castle

Narva Castle (Herman Castle) was founded at the end of the XIII century by the Danes who conquered Northern Estonia. They used the fortress as a refuge in the event of an uprising of the indigenous people, with the help of which they kept under control the pier and crossing on the trade route. Over time, the castle acquired the status of a city.

Now in the castle there is a historical museum with preserved interiors and works of masters (flags, weapons, goods, architectural details, etc.), in the tower Long Herman (the tallest tower with a height of 50 m) exhibitions of the history of Narva from the XIII to the beginning of the XX century are held. There are regular concerts and festivals in the Knights Hall and on the territory of the fortress (for example, Estonian and Russian calendar games, an exhibition of works by blacksmiths).

Around the castle there is a city wall and earthen fortifications. Fortifier E. Dahlberg in 1682 invested a considerable part of his work in the drafting of fortifications.

For all its existence, the castle belonged to the authorities of Denmark, Russia, Sweden, Estonia and the Livonian Order.