Fort Imperial, Limestone fortification on Mount Srd, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Fort Imperial stands at 415 meters above sea level, offering views across the Adriatic Sea, local islands, and the entire city of Dubrovnik.
The French military constructed Fort Imperial in 1806 after dissolving the Republic of Dubrovnik, establishing a strategic defense point against Russian and Montenegrin forces.
The museum within Fort Imperial preserves artifacts and documentation from the 1991 siege of Dubrovnik during the Croatian War of Independence.
Visitors can reach Fort Imperial via a 1.5-mile hiking trail with multiple switchbacks or take a four-minute cable car ride from Dubrovnik's Old Town.
The fortress withstood a significant attack on December 6, 1991, maintaining its position as a defensive stronghold despite substantial damage to its structure.
Location: Dubrovnik
Inception: 19 century
Elevation above the sea: 415 m
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 42.65000,18.11056
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:43
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