Fort Srebrna Góra

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Fort Srebrna Góra, Mountain fortress in Srebrna Góra, Poland

The fortress extends across three hills, featuring a central keep with six bastions and multiple fortified structures connected by concealed roads.

Frederick II the Great of Prussia commissioned the construction of this defensive complex between 1765 and 1777 to protect Silesia from Austrian forces.

The fortress contains 350 rooms that housed 4,000 soldiers, complete with a chapel, hospital, bakery, brewery, and workshops for military operations.

Visitors can explore the fortress through guided tours that provide access to the underground tunnels, artillery positions, and military architecture.

The fortress maintained 264 artillery pieces and contained nine wells, including one reaching 80 meters deep near Fort Ostróg.

Location: Srebrna Góra

GPS coordinates: 50.57494,16.64286

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:41

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