Northern Fortress

Artillery

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In 1703 the Arsenal as establishment was founded by czar Peter the Great. It was intended for collection and preserving of curious and memorable guns, arms, flags, uniforms etc. In 1868 first and second floors of the building were allocated for Arsenal's articles.
Some curious guns at the right flank of the Crownwerk near the Arsenal building are seen on the picture.

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