Prosnitzer Schanze, Archaeological fortress in Gustow, Germany.
The fortification stands on the southwest coast of Rügen island, featuring four corner bastions and defensive walls along the Strelasund waterway.
During the Swedish-Brandenburg War between 1674 and 1679, the fortress changed control multiple times due to its strategic position near Stralsund.
The military architecture of Prosnitzer Schanze demonstrates the defensive construction methods used in northern German coastal fortifications during the 17th century.
Visitors can access the site through the northwest bastion, with winter months offering better visibility due to reduced vegetation coverage.
The fortress contains two preserved wells - a masonry one at the northwest ramp and a wooden one near the northeast ramp.
Location: Gustow
GPS coordinates: 54.27110,13.20010
Latest update: March 12, 2025 22:20
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