Friedrichsburg, Star-shaped fortress in Mannheim, Germany
The Friedrichsburg fortress incorporated seven pointed bastions arranged in a star pattern, with streets radiating from a central alarm square to each defensive position.
Prince-Elector Friedrich IV established the fortress on March 17, 1606, appointing Dutch architect Bartel Janson to design the military structure at Mannheim's northern point.
The fortress created the foundation for Mannheim's geometric street layout, which continues to define the city structure through its distinctive quadrate system.
The fortress contained military facilities including an armory, soldier accommodations, powder towers, and maintained strict access control through a single city gate.
After its destruction in 1689, the fortress site transformed into the location of Mannheim Palace, which contains more windows than the Palace of Versailles.
Location: Mannheim
GPS coordinates: 49.48420,8.46291
Latest update: May 19, 2025 17:41
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