Aleksej Fort rotunda

Aleksej Fort is a military fortification in northern Warsaw with a large brick gun platform featuring two frontal walls and an open neck. The structure is protected by a dry moat and defensive bastions.

Construction began in 1847 as part of the Warsaw Citadel defense system, initially named after Russian General Aleksej. Between 1864 and 1874 it received additional earthen and brick reinforcements shaped as lunettes to strengthen its defense.

Located within Janusz Kusociński Park, the fort displays its original earthen layout from the 1800s in a way visitors can see and walk through. The site offers a direct sense of how military structures were built and arranged during that period.

Access to the fort is through Janusz Kusociński Park, and information about guided tours can be requested from the administrative office. Visitors should be prepared for outdoor conditions and potentially uneven ground, especially after rain.

The fort is named after Russian General Aleksej, a naming choice that reflected the political situation during Russia's control period. This historical context is often overlooked by visitors today, yet it sheds light on Warsaw's relationship with that era.