Fort IX w Poznaniu

Fort IX is a military fortification in Poznań with a hexagonal design featuring a dry moat, artillery embankments, underground casemates, and barracks linked by a bridge across the defensive perimeter. The entire structure creates an integrated defensive system with a deliberate architectural layout.

Originally named Brünneck, the fort was built between 1876 and 1880 under architect Hans von Biehler's direction as part of Poznań Fortress. Its construction was part of a broader defensive strategy to secure the region.

The fort was renamed in 1931 to honor Colonel Edmund Taczanowski, marking the shift from German to Polish military identity in the region. Today visitors experience this name change as a symbol of the area's historical reorientation.

Interior access requires a guided tour due to potential safety concerns in certain sections. Wear comfortable footwear and expect to explore the site under professional supervision.

Two concrete observation bunkers were added in 1939, reflecting the response to shifting military threats of that era. Original features such as sliding doors and observation cupola windows remain in place today.

Location: Świerczewo

Architects: Hans Alexis von Biehler

Part of: Poznań Fortress

GPS coordinates: 52.37440,16.88190

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:21