Rastatt Fortress, Federal fortress in Rastatt, Germany
The fortress consists of three independent defensive forts: Fort A Leopoldsfeste, Fort B Ludwigsfeste, and Fort C Friedrichsfeste, following Prussian fortification design principles.
Built between 1842 and 1852, the fortress served as a crucial defense point for southern Germany and accommodated up to 30,000 soldiers during wartime periods.
The Military History Museum inside the fortress displays exhibitions about fortification architecture and regional military developments through different time periods.
Visitors can explore Cavalier 1, which remains the most intact section of the fortress complex, located at coordinates 48°50'52.63"N / 8°12'40.61"E.
During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the fortress transformed into a prisoner camp, holding approximately 10,000 French soldiers after Strasbourg's capture.
Location: Rastatt
GPS coordinates: 48.85830,8.21056
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:05
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