Smolkov, Artillery fort in Moravskoslezský kraj, Czech Republic.
Smolkov is an artillery fort in the Moravskoslezský region with five buildings connected beneath the ground. The facility was built with thick walls and multiple layers to protect soldiers from attacks.
The fort was built between 1936 and 1938 in response to growing tensions in Europe. It was part of a series of fortifications meant to secure the industrial region around Ostrava.
The fort shows how the Czechoslovak state prepared to defend itself during a tense period in Europe. Visitors can see the structures and understand what these military works meant for the nation.
The upper areas are open for visitors to explore and show the construction and layout of the fort. The underground sections remain closed to the public for security reasons.
The fort was designed so that around 400 soldiers could survive there for several months completely self-sufficient. This self-reliance shows how seriously preparations were made for a prolonged conflict.
Location: Smolkov
Part of: Fortification subsection 5./II. Smolkov
GPS coordinates: 49.89582,18.07987
Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06
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