called it. because since the 16th century there has been a defensive fortress on it, which protected polatsk from moscow troops. to unfortunately, only defensive ramparts and some reminders of past military operations have survived to this day. by the way, the castle was destroyed back in the 16th century, although it played an important role in the history of the city. in truth, without the castle there would be no gum, because it was the presence of a defensive structure on the island that contributed to the growth of the city. unfortunately, you won’t be able to get to the island itself. there is no bridge there, just as there is no bridge to the other side. it’s surprising that there is a bridge across the gum, but not across the dvina, but there is a ferry crossing. let's go for a ride. it is from this angle that the best view of the city opens. eh, what a beauty. it is precisely for this beauty that tourists love to ride this. the ferry, the view is simply amazing, by the way, and the ferry has practical significance, here is the tamorsky district , there is verkhnedvinsky 5 minutes an