Architectural features of the fortification heritage of Vladivostok and its environs are considered, primarily the Vladivostok fortress - a unique monument of military-defensive architecture of the late XIX - early XX centuries. The problems of the current state of defensive structures and the prospects for creating an architectural and landscape museum-reserve of the Vladivostok fortress are highlighted. The description of the objects under consideration is supplemented with specially made illustrations. The publication is intended for both specialists and a wide range of readers.