Vyborg guide book. 

The quick guide book across Vyborg.

To reach up to Vyborg from St.-Petersburg it is possible by an electric train or the bus. Time in a way about two hours. Having left from station, you get on “Vokzalnaja” square (the bus station is in the same place). From “Vokzalnaja” (railway station) ” square turn to the right. Behind gasoline station "Neste" you get on quay. On the right, on coast of bay "Salakkalahti" you will see the building of hotel "Druzba " (Friendship) constructed in 1982. But it is necessary for us in a underside. Having passed on quay by boat station, you will reach the Market Area. On the area there is a building of the market constructed under the project of architect K.Segershtadt in 1904-1905. In depth of the area your will see "The Round Tower ". The Round Tower has been erected in 1547-1550 under direction of architect G. Bergen. This low tower in diameter about 21 meters was a part of defensive works of Vyborg. Now in a tower there is a restaurant which and refers to - " The Round Tower ". Further the quay will deduce you to the Vyborg castle located on small island. It is the main sight of city. Construction of the castle has begun in 1293. The Tower Saint Olaf has originally been erected. Then the castle was long completed and repeatedly reconstructed. In the castle the study of local lore museum of Vyborg is located. Exhibitions are on a regular basis arranged. Interesting actions (for example knightly tournament, an opera open-air in the summer is spent...). At least it is necessary to visit a viewing platform on a tower (if, certainly, you are not afraid of height). Having examined the castle, turn to the right and on the serf bridge will leave on the Peter square. In square the monument to Peter the Great of work of sculptor L.A.Bernshtam at the left is established. The monument has been established in 1910 on that place, whence Peter I sight-saw city in 1710. Through the Peter area it is possible to get on “Anninski” fortifications constructed in 1730-1750. Having passed through territory of fortifications, you will leave to Northern settlement. Therefrom not so it is far and up to “Monrepo " park. Having come back to the Vyborg castle and having passed on the Castle bridge it is possible to turn to the right, and to leave to the Vyborg port. On a way worthy beautiful places will get to you many. If, having left from the castle bridge, you will go directly get on “Krepostnaja” street. To the address of “Krepostnaja” street 5 you should see " The Hour Tower ". It is the unique escaped part of the Vyborg cathedral. The Cathedral has been constructed in 1494, repeatedly suffered during wars, and has been finally destroyed during war of 1939-1940. The "Hour Hower " was a bell tower of this cathedral. The tower was repeatedly under repair and reconstructed. In 1796 it has been built on, in 1848 on a tower the clockwork has been replaced. All this area of an old part of city from port up to the market deserves to lead there even hour. On “Krepostnaja” street you will leave to a cinema "Vyborg Palas" and the “Spaso-Preobrazhenskiy” cathedral, located on the Theatrical square. The cathedral has been constructed in 1787. The cathedral many years was completed and reconstructed also a final kind has accepted in 1889. The initial sketch of a cathedral has been made by architect N.A.Lvov and used then I.Brokman. Opposite to a cinema, on the Pioneer square, there is “Peter and Paul's” lutheran cathedral. The cathedral has been built in 1793-1799. The project of a cathedral has been executed by architect I.Brokman and J.M.Felten is modified. Having passed by a cathedral and further through park, you will get on Lenin's street which was stretched from the Market area up to “Batarejnaja” hill. Along Lenin's street on one party small shops and cafe are located many, along the second the party the city park was stretched. Passing along the street Lenin, you will get on the "Red Square". On the contrary the "Red Squore" in park there is the building of city library constructed under the project of known architect Aalvar Aalto (the building is included in the list of monuments of culture of UNESCO) and one more favourite sight - a sculpture "Elk". Further Lenin's street will lead you to “Batareinaja” hill with the rests of the East-Vyborg fortifications. On “Batareinaja” hill some city actions, such as for example a pancake week are spent. In the winter on “Batareinaja” hill the skiing lodge works, it is possible to take skis on hire.