Fort główny artyleryjski 51 "Rajsko", Military fort in Kraków, Poland.
Located on a hilltop at 349 meters above sea level, Fort 51 Rajsko stands as a concrete fortification with two-meter-thick walls and vaulted powder magazines.
Constructed between 1881 and 1884, the fort served as a defensive position during World War I, particularly against Russian forces in December 1914.
The fort represents significant military engineering from the Austro-Hungarian period and remains a testament to 19th-century defensive architecture in Poland.
Visitors can reach the fort via Droga Rokadowa Street, although interior access is restricted due to ongoing renovation work and safety considerations.
The structure sustained damage in 1909 when an explosion at the Wola Duchacka powder magazine split the fort into two sections.
Location: Kraków
GPS coordinates: 49.98940,19.96910
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:34
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