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Establishment of the Fortress

When
1492
Where
Eastern bank of the Narva River
Part of
Construction of Ivangorod Fortress

Ivan III established Ivangorod Fortress in 1492 to secure Baltic access and counter the Teutonic Order.

During the reign of Ivan III, the fortress was established in 1492. Its primary strategic purpose was to reaffirm Muscovy's access to the Baltic Sea and to form a defensive bulwark against the Teutonic Order, built opposite Hermann Castle.

Sources

  1. Ivangorod Fortress Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
  2. Narva Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12

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