Kherson fortress

Kherson fortress
Kherson, Ukraine
Ochakiv Gate and the cathedral bell tower (right)
Site information
Typeearthwork fort
Ownerpublic domain
Location
Kherson fortress
Coordinates46°38′20″N 32°37′35″E / 46.63889°N 32.62639°E / 46.63889; 32.62639
Site history
Built1778–1787 
Built byM. Vetoshnikov
In use1787–1835

The Kherson fortress (Ukrainian: Херсонська фортеця) is a former earthen fortress in the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine.

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