- published: 22 Jul 2015
- views: 4766
Olavinlinna (Swedish: Olofsborg; literally St. Olaf's Castle, see Olaf II of Norway) is a 15th-century three-tower castle located in Savonlinna, Finland. It is the northernmost medieval stone fortress still standing.
The castle is built on an island in the Kyrönsalmi strait that connects the lakes Haukivesi and Pihlajavesi.
The fortress was founded by Erik Axelsson Tott in 1475 under the name Sankt Olofsborg in an effort to profit from the political turmoil following Ivan III's conquest of the Novgorod Republic. It was sited in Savonia so as to lay claim to the Russian side of the border established by the Treaty of Nöteborg.
One of Tott's letters from 1477 includes a passing mention of foreign builders invited to Olofsborg, probably from Reval, where the city fortifications were being extended. It was the first Swedish castle provided with a set of thickset circular towers that could withstand cannon fire. It is not by accident that a network of lakes and waterways forms the setting for the castle, for these would seriously impede a prospective Russian offensive.
Olavinlinnan tuokioita kolmelta eri aikakaudelta: 1517, 1649 ja 1809. Fleeting moments from the Olavinlinna Castle in 1517, 1649 and 1809.
Olavinlinna, Olofsborg Castle - Savonlinna Finland (Itä Suomi) Medieval Castle on island of Kyrönsaari in North Karelia DJI Phantom 3 Professional aerial shots – copyright larsscheve.nl * Olavinlinna Castle was build in 1475 by the Danish Knight Erik Alexsson The Olavinlinna or Olofsborg Castle was build to protect the eastern border It was named after the patron saint of knights, Sankt Olaf Olofsborg withstood several sieges during first and second Russian-Swedish wars.
Aerial view of the old castle Olavinlinna in Finland. Castle videos http://aerophotos.net/en/24-olavinlinna-castle ID_6061502v_04
Aerial Video Clips " Olavinlinna Castle " All videos http://aerophotos.net/en/24-olavinlinna-castle
Siistiä oli käydä olavinlinnassa! Mikä on lempi jäätelösi kuumana kesäpäivänä? Seuraa Somessa: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pelaaj... Instagram: http://instagram.com/roponen Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mikael_Vuori Intro Biisi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQkAXaRj3aM
О́лавинли́нна (фин. Olavinlinna) или О́лафсбо́рг (швед. Olofsborg) — первая шведская крепость, построенная с расчетом на противостояние огнестрельной артиллерии. Расположена в муниципалитете Савонлинна провинции Южное Саво на скалистом острове между озерами Хаапавеси и Пихлаявеси, соединёнными с заливом озера Сайма.
Olavinlinna on 1400-luvulla rakennettu linna, joka sijaitsee Savonlinnassa veden ympäröimässä kalliosaaressa Haukiveden ja Pihlajaveden yhdistävässä Kyrönsalmessa. Olavinlinna on Euroopan pohjoisin keskiaikainen kivilinna.
Best preserved castle in the whole Scandinavia. During summertime there are held Savonlinna Opera Festivals.
This video clip was one of the many recorded for the travel guidebook "A Weekend at the Opera in Savonlinna, Finland" http://www.klaava.fi/node/1839 . This segment didn't, however, make the cut and was left out from the book.
http://ultramodern-home.ru Travel Guide - 12 Top Tourist Attractions in Finland: Aland, Archipelago National Park, Castle Olavinlinna, Hameenlinna, Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Lake Saimaa, Lemmenjoki National Park, Northern Lights, Turku
Planning to visit Finland? Check out our Finland Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Finland. Top Places to visit in Finland: Suomenlinna Fortress, Helsinki Senate Square, Temppeliaukio Church, Seurasaari Island, Uspenski Cathedral, National Museum of Finland, Mannerheim Museum, Kiasma Museum, Helsinki Cathedral, Olavinlinna Castle, Turku Castle, Pommern Museum, Linnanmäki Amusement Park, Repovesi National Park, Hotel Kämp Subscribe to Social Bubble: https://www.youtube.com/c/SocialBubbleNashik?sub_confirmation=1 To go to the World Travel Guide playlist go to: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3wNXIKi7sz3IilVSbByNJzEsCmsbIgv1 Visit our Website: http://socialbubble.global Follow us on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+SocialBubbleNashik Follow us on Facebook...
Olavinlinnan ympäri
Situated on a rocky island of Lake Saimaa the building of this magnificent and carefully restored round tower castle was started in 1495 on the middle age border of Russia. Today it is the most famous single attraction of eastern Finland and the location of Savonlinna Opera Festival,and,of course,a nesting place for a large number of seagulls and swallows.
Europe Video Productions: East of Finland tourism video: Savonlinna, Kuopio, etc: Finnish Lakeland with thousands of lakes - lake region - järvi-Suomi - Olavinlinna. LINKS: http://europevideoproductions.com/
Finish Lakeland Travel Guide - The largest Lake District in Europe: In a scarcely populated country there's enough scenery and shoreline for all, allowing you to easily lose yourself in thought or be inspired by the vast clear lakes, intricately splintered by islands, isthmuses and green spits of the Finish Lakeland The Finish Lakeland is located on a scenic spot on a narrow isthmus between two lakes. The Tammerkoski rapids and their riverbanks form the backdrop for old industrial buildings, and ridges formed thousands of years ago by ancient seas and retreating ice offer fantastic views over the two lakes. Original architecture and innovative urban development blend together to please both viewers and users of the built environment. Enjoy the surrounding lakes on peaceful rowboat trips o...