Festung Germersheim, Military fortress in Germersheim, Germany.
The fortress extends around the city center with multiple fortified structures, including gates, casemates, and defensive walls along the Rhine River.
King Ludwig I of Bavaria ordered the construction of this defensive structure between 1834 and 1861 to protect against potential French military advances.
The fortress houses three museums: the City and Fortress Museum, the German Road Museum, and the Professor Deutsch Sculpture Museum within its preserved buildings.
The facility offers guided tours through underground passages, casemates, and fortification walls, with specialized thematic routes including wine tastings and interactive rallies.
Despite its military purpose, the fortress earned the name 'Peaceful Fortress' as it never experienced combat throughout its operational history.
Location: Germersheim
GPS coordinates: 49.21860,8.37167
Latest update: May 24, 2025 01:36
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