Vyborg United Museum-Reserve
Leningrad region, Vyborg, Vyborg district, Castle island., 1
About the company:
Vyborg Castle is the only fully preserved medieval castle of European type. It was founded during the Third Swedish Crusade in 1293 and is the main attraction of Vyborg, and the tower of St. Olaf is a universally recognized symbol of the city.
The castle is a monument of history and architecture, and since 1960 - a museum. The main part of the expositions is represented by exhibitions of local lore. Temporary interactive, cultural and photo exhibitions are organized almost every month. On the castle island there are concerts, festivals of various nature and knightly tournaments.
Cultural and educational programs for children were developed on the basis of the Children's Center of the Museum and the Hall of Knights.
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