Malakoff Caponier, Military fortification in Mainz, Germany.
The Malakoff Caponier extends along the Rhine River bank, featuring thick walls with firing ports and protected passages for defense operations.
Built in 1843, this defensive structure was named after a fortified tower from the Crimean War period on the Crimean Peninsula.
The fortification stands as an example of 19th-century German military engineering, now integrated with the Hyatt Regency hotel complex.
Visitors can access the site through guided tours that explore the defensive architecture and historical significance of the fortification system.
The structure contains underground passages and strategic positions that allowed soldiers to fire along multiple angles of the defensive ditch.
Location: Mainz
GPS coordinates: 49.99670,8.28088
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:51
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