Hanička, Artillery fort in Rokytnice v Orlických horách, Czech Republic.
Description
Hanička is an artillery fort in the Orlicke Mountains with six underground combat structures connected by passages and chambers spanning hundreds of meters beneath the surface. The complex includes various rooms designed for different defensive functions and operations.
History
The fort was built during the 1930s as part of Czechoslovak border defenses. In 1938 it was handed over to German forces without any combat taking place.
Culture
The fort takes its name from a nearby settlement and now serves as a museum exploring military fortification. Walking through the passages gives you a sense of how soldiers lived and worked in these underground spaces.
Practical
The site is accessible only through guided tours, so it is best to check tour schedules in advance before your visit. Wear warm clothing as the underground sections are considerably cooler than the surface.
Did you know?
During the 1960s, sections of the underground structure were transformed by the Federal Ministry of Interior into a modern nuclear bunker codenamed Kahan. This secret facility served as a strategic location for government operations during the Cold War.
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