Fort im Park von Sanssouci, Military model fortress in Park Sanssouci, Germany
Fort in Park Sanssouci is a triangular model fortress built at 1:10 scale showing detailed artillery positions and defensive layouts. The structure includes carefully designed functional areas arranged to demonstrate military principles.
Krupp company built this model in 1893 to show Kaiser Wilhelm II new fortification technologies. The structure represented advanced military thinking of the late 1800s.
The fortress demonstrates how artillery and infantry were meant to work together in a single fortified position. It shows planning methods that military engineers of the era used.
The fortress has been closed to visitors since 2004 as the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation covered the ruins for protection. You can see the structure from the park paths and surrounding areas from the outside.
Belgian engineer Henri Alexis Brialmont designed specific elements for this fortress. His innovative approach to coordinating infantry and artillery made the project a practical demonstration of his engineering theories.
Location: Brandenburg
GPS coordinates: 52.40440,13.01940
Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09
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