Kuznetsk fortress in Novokuznetsk

Very old fortress of Novokuznetsk. A monument of history and architecture of Federal importance, located in the Kuznetsk district of Novokuznetsk, Kemerovo region.

The stone fortress on the ascension hill was built in the city of Kuznetsk in 1800-1820 by order of Emperor Paul I, as part of the Siberian line to protect southern Siberia from the Chinese threat. Never since the construction has not participated in hostilities. It was abolished as a military fortress in 1846. Now in the castle Museum.

The image of the fortress is used as an emblem by some organizations of Novokuznetsk, in particular, the newspaper "Kuznetsk worker".