Ulm Fortress, Military fortress in Ulm, Germany
The fortress extends across both sides of the Danube River with a 9-kilometer wall system and 16 detached forts surrounding the cities of Ulm and Neu-Ulm.
Construction began in 1842 under Prussian engineer Moritz Karl Ernst von Prittwitz, using funds from French reparations following the Napoleonic Wars in 1815.
The fortress structures now house multiple venues, including museums, theaters, and concert halls that showcase regional arts and historical exhibitions.
Regular guided tours operate through the fortress complex, allowing visitors to explore the preserved military architecture and underground passages.
The fortress implemented an innovative polygonal defense system instead of traditional bastions, making it the first to use the New Prussian Fortress design.
Location: Ulm
Part of: Fortresses of the German Confederation
GPS coordinates: 48.41194,9.98278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
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