Vyborg. Viipuri. Выборг, по-русски говоря!

Hyvää huomenta!
Last weekend I spent with my lads in Vyborg (in different times it was Finnish Viipury and Swedish Viborg, but in 1944 it was taken by the Soviet Union). Our trip was a spontaneous offer, but we did it!
It was full of fun, joks and tricks. And at the same time we had visited all main sights of Vyborg.

In the early morning everything was foggy and I gave up a hope to get colourful photos.

The weather changed about 14 o'clock on our way to Mon Repos park, it was sunny and even hot. One pleasent old man, which was a native finn, told us how to enter the park free:) The park has large territory, rocky landscape, rare fauna.

Most of all I wanted to see the only medieval castle saved in Russia - Vyborg Castle. It is a Swedish-built medieval fortress around which the town of Vyborg evolved. Currently it serves as a museum. Now Vyborg Castle is seen as a unique monument of West European military architecture that was shaped by developments from the 13th through 19th centuries.

The Tower of St. Olav is the one remaining tower of Vyborg Castle. It is a symbol and an architectural landmark of the city of Vyborg. We reached the top of the Tower where observation desk is stood. You can see a breathtaking view from this place.

One day is enough to heel-and-toe Vyborg. 

It's nice, full of history. But if it belonged to Finland or Sweden I'm sure It would be more well-attended, comfortable for living and there would be no so much deserted buildings.

I'm happy to be strong enough for trips again! What is the next city, guys? Königsberg? ;)