Hermanni linnus

Hermann Castle (Hermanni linnus) - a medieval castle in the Estonian city of Narva on the River Narva (Narva), founded by the Danes in the XIII century. Throughout its history, the castle belonged to Denmark, the Livonian Order, Russia, Sweden, Germany and Estonia. During the Second World War was heavily damaged, as well as most of the Narva. Today the castle is partially restored, there is a city museum, a library and other facilities.

In contrast Herman Castle on the banks of the Russian River Narva (Narva River) is Ivangorod fortress.

The exact age of the Narva Castle and the city still causes controversy among historians.
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