linnanportista
Linnanporti, literally translated as “castle gate,” refers to the main defensive entrance of a medieval or early modern fortification, particularly in Finland and other Scandinavian countries. The term is closely related to the Old Norse *linnahars* (castle crest) and has been used consistently in historical documents from the 13th to the 18th centuries.
Architecturally, a linnanporti was usually a fortified gatehouse comprising one or two heavily reinforced doors, a
Historically, the linnanportti served multiple roles beyond a military function. During sieges, it was the sole
Today, surviving castles with intact linnanportti structures attract tourists and scholars interested in medieval architecture. Some