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Soroca Fort
Soroca Fortress, located in the modern city of Soroca, Moldova, originated from a medieval Genoese trade post called Olchionia. Established in 1499 by Moldavian Prince Stephen the Great, the fortress served as a wooden defense structure guarding a ford over the Dniester River. It was a key part of a broader defensive network that included forts on the Dniester, Danube, and northern borders of Moldova. In 1543-1546, Petru Rareş rebuilt the fortress in stone, creating a circular design with five evenly spaced bastions. The fortress played a significant role in various military campaigns, including the defense against the Ottomans and Peter the Great's Pruth Campaign. The architecture featured curved walls, round towers for better defense angles, and a main entrance tower with a chapel. However, gunpowder rendered the fortress obsolete by the 14th century.
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