Przemyśl Fortress, Military fortress in Przemyśl, Poland
The fortress comprises a network of 41 defensive structures spread across the hills surrounding Przemyśl, forming a 45-kilometer perimeter around the city.
The Austro-Hungarian Empire began constructing this strategic fortification in 1854, transforming it into one of the largest military installations in Europe by World War I.
The fortress remains stand as a testament to military engineering, featuring various architectural styles from different construction periods between 1854 and 1914.
Visitors can explore multiple preserved forts through marked trails, with the Salis Soglio artillery fort offering the most complete structural elements.
During the 1914-1915 siege, the fortress garrison resorted to eating their horses when food supplies depleted, leading to the surrender of 119,000 troops.
Location: Przemyśl
Inception: 1854
GPS coordinates: 49.78155,22.76896
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
Josef Švejk monument in Przemyśl
105 m
Muzeum Twierdzy Przemyśl
68 m
Kościół św. Piotra w Przemyślu
101 m
1 Grodzka Street in Przemyśl
32 m
Zespół bazyliki archikatedralnej Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny i św. Jana Chrzciciela, Plac Katedralny 1 w Przemyślu
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Dzwonnica, poł. XVIII
87 m
Przemyśl Town Hall
105 m
Market Square in Przemyśl
98 m
Fredry 6
6 m
Dom, Rynek 2 w Przemyślu
117 m
Dom, XVI/XVII
104 m
3 Grodzka Street in Przemyśl
47 m
Bishops Palace in Przemyśl
98 m
Dom, Pałac Biskupi
50 m
Pałac biskupa Kierskiego, Katedralna 5 w Przemyślu
82 m
Dom, XVI/XVII
39 m
Katedralna 10
60 m
Rynek 16
57 m
Rynek 13
109 m
Asnyka 6 w Przemyślu
88 m
Klasztor, ob. spółdzielnia inwalidów
91 m
Dawny klub garnizonowy
88 m
Dom, XVI/XVII
114 m
Fredry 8
6 m
Katedralna 8
73 m
Fredry 5
51 m
Zabudowa ulicy
105 m
Kamienica (część frontowa)
78 mReviews
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