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Bestiary: Flora and Fauna Through the Eyes of Medieval Man
The exhibition opened at Vyborg Castle, presenting over a hundred items from the museum's natural science collection for the first time in the context of medieval culture—ranging from Christian symbolism to folk beliefs. The narrative route is structured around four archetypes: "The Monk," "The Alchemist," "The Witch," and "The Feudal Lord," each revealing a distinct layer of how medieval humans perceived the animal kingdom. The bestiary invites visitors on a journey where flora and fauna appear simultaneously as sustenance, symbol, curse, and blessing.
Location
1, Zamkovy Island, Vyborg, Leningrad region, Russia
About the Applicant
The Vyborg United Museum-Reserve is one of the largest museum institutions in the Leningrad Region, centered around Vyborg Castle, built in 1293. The museum encompasses unique monuments of medieval architecture—including the famous St. Olaf Tower—alongside exhibition spaces featuring local history and historical displays. It regularly hosts festivals, temporary exhibitions, and dynamic cultural events.
Project Authors
Leningrad Region State Budgetary Cultural Institution "Vyborg United Museum-Reserve"
Images
Alyona Golovach
