Smolkov, Artillery fort in Moravskoslezský kraj, Czech Republic.
The fortress contains five buildings connected through underground passages, forming a military complex designed to withstand prolonged enemy attacks.
The Czech military constructed this fortification between 1936 and 1938 to protect the industrial region of Ostrava from potential German invasion.
The fort stands as a testament to Czech defensive engineering, representing one of five artillery fortresses completed during the pre-World War II period.
While surface structures remain accessible to visitors, the underground sections stay under control of the Czech Republic Army for military purposes.
The fort originally accommodated 394 soldiers who could remain self-sufficient underground for several months during military operations.
Location: Smolkov
Part of: Fortification subsection 5./II. Smolkov
GPS coordinates: 49.89582,18.07987
Latest update: March 14, 2025 10:14
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