Viipuri Castle and Harbour
Men at work in Viipuri (Vyborg) with the castle in the distance. In the late 1800’s, Viipuri was part of the Grand Duchy of Finland within the Russian Empire.
Viipuri’s location on the Gulf of Finland made its harbour strategically important for both trade and military purposes. It was a key port in the region and facilitated trade between the Russian Empire and other Baltic Sea countries, as well as more distant trading partners.
Original Photograph
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Restored Photograph
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A Closer View
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Photo Information
Original photo courtesy of the Finnish Heritage Agency
Photographer: Svante Lagergrén
Year: approx. 1887
A current view of the same location here, courtesy of Google Street View
Link to original photo here
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