Fort Winiary, Military fortress in Osiedle Stare Winogrady, Poznań, Poland.
The fortress spans across 100 hectares with a three-kilometer defensive line surrounded by a dry moat measuring 6 to 32 meters wide.
Construction began in 1828 under Prussian rule, with Major Johann Leopold Ludwig von Brese designing the central barracks structure called Kernwerk, completed in 1834.
The fortress grounds contain military cemeteries, monument complexes, and two specialized museums dedicated to preserving military equipment and historical artifacts.
Visitors can explore the Museum of Armament, which exhibits military equipment and presents detailed information about the fortress's role in Poznań's defense system.
The fortress employed innovative military architecture with a fort-within-fort design, allowing defenders to continue resistance even after enemies breached the main fortifications.
Location: Poznań
Location: Osiedle Stare Winogrady
Inception: 1839
Architects: Johann Leopold Ludwig von Brese-Winiary
Made from material: brick
Address: Pod Stokami
GPS coordinates: 52.42147,16.93528
Latest update: May 14, 2025 09:13
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