Victoria Bastion

Interior of the Victoria Bastion

The Victoria Bastion is a fortified structure designed by Erik Dahlberg in Narva, Estonia built in 1683–1704.^[1] The bastion was destroyed in 1704 during the Great Northern War between Sweden and Russia and was rebuilt after the war. It is officially listed as part of the cultural heritage in Estonia.^[2]

Narva's largest bat colony lives in the bastion.^[3]

References[]

^ Narva fortifications and Narva Castle, accessed 16 April 2012
^ Estonian cultural register
^ Ilya Smirnov, Narva's bats, Põhjarannik, 16 September 2011

External links[]

Narva's bastions

Coordinates: 59°22′52″N 28°12′15″E / 59.38111°N 28.20417°E / 59.38111; 28.20417

[1] Narva fortifications and Narva Castle, accessed 16 April 2012

[2] Estonian cultural register

[3] Ilya Smirnov, Narva's bats, Põhjarannik, 16 September 2011

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v t Narva landmarks
Buildings and structures	Town Hall Hermann Castle Narva Bastions (Victoria Bastion) Swedish Lion Monument Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ Alexander's Cathedral Narva Power Plants
Precincts	Old Town Kreenholm
Nature and parks	Narva River Narva Waterfall Dark Garden
Beaches	Recreation area of Joaorg and beach
Cultural institutions	Narva Museum (with Narva Art Gallery) Ilmarine Theatre
Science and education	Narva College of the University of Tartu
Sports	Narva Kreenholmi Stadium
Transportation	Railway station Bus