Vyborg remained under Swedish rule until it was captured by the Russians during the Great Northern War. Under Russian rule, Vyborg was the seat of Vyborg Governorate until it was incorporated into …

The city stands at the head of Vyborg Bay of the Gulf of Finland, 70 miles (113 km) northwest of St. Petersburg (formerly Leningrad). First settled in the 12th century, Vyborg was built as a fortress in …

For fans of Peter, those who have explored it "along and across", we recommend to visit Vyborg, a city on the shore of the Vyborg Gulf of the Baltic Sea between St. Petersburg and Finland.

Vyborg (Russian: Вы́борг; Finnish: Viipuri; Swedish: Viborg) is a city in Leningrad Oblast, Russia, near the Finnish border. It was Finland's second-largest city until World War II, when it was handed to the …

Vyborg, Russia was founded by the Swedes and conquered by the Russians in 1710. Today the town, which is known for its medieval and European flair, attracts visitors with Vyborg Castle, Alvar Aalto …

Vyborg is a true time machine and a world map all in one! Medieval streets, the breath of Sweden and Germany, the atmosphere of different eras and countries – all here, in one place.

Sights and attractions in Vyborg, a historic city near St. Petersburg. Get travel tips and other sightseeing information for Vyborg and other day-trip destinations from Saint Petersburg.

Dec 17, 2024 · Vyborg (Russian: Вы́борг; Finnish: Viipuri; Swedish: Viborg) is a city in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. Located near the Finnish border, it was in fact Finland's second-largest city until …

Vyborg (/ˈviːbɔːrɡ/; Russian: Вы́борг, tr. Výborg, IPA: [ˈvɨbərk]; Finnish: Viipuri [ˈʋiːpuri]; Swedish: Viborg [ˈvǐːbɔrj]; German: Wiborg [ˈviːbɔʁk]) is a town in, and the administrative center of, Vyborgsky District …

Thanks to its varied history, the city has a very interesting mix of Swedish, Russian, Finnish and Soviet architecture. It also has the typical Karelian natural blend of forest, rocks and water, which is further …