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A masterpiece of medieval architecture (VIDEO)
Gateway to Russia
May 01 2025
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The main reason to visit Smolensk is to stroll around the remaining walls of the Smolensk Fortress. Completed in 1602, it is still considered one of the largest fortresses in the world.
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