Ivangorod Fortress

The fortress eventually grew into the town of Ivangorod, and the structures of the fort were gradually expanded and strengthened.

[1] Ivangorod Fortress was controlled by Sweden after the end of the Livonian War in 1583, changing hands numerous times during conflicts and border shifts over the following centuries.

Ivangorod was won back from the Livonian Order later in the year by Muscovite forces under the command of Prince Ivan Gundar and Mikhail Klyapin.

Three thousand troops arrived to retake the castle, rebuild it, and construct a new barracks and stronger bastions.

In 1704, Peter the Great captured the castle from Swedish troops, bringing the fortress back into Russian control.

Inside the fortress, there are two churches: one is dedicated to the Virgin's Assumption (1496) and the other to St Nicholas (built in the late 16th century but later reconstructed).

The history and art museum of the Ivangorod fortress exhibits paintings of Ivan Bilibin, Alexandra Shchekotikhina-Pototskaya and other artists.

Also, local history and tradition are explained by some of the museum's exhibits, such as archeological finds encountered in the surrounding areas.