Fort Bodzów

Fort Bodzów rises opposite to Wolski Forest, controlling the southern bank of the Vistula River from its position on Solnik Hill.

Built in 1884 as an earthen and wooden structure, the fort underwent modernization in 1910 to become a permanent defensive installation with artillery positions.

The fort represents the late 19th-century military architecture transformation, incorporating dispersed defensive elements across a wider area following the invention of mining shells.

The structure contains two ground-floor buildings connected by a ramp leading to an artillery embankment, surrounded by a dry moat carved into rock.

Seven underground caverns near the fort, carved by soldiers during World War I, served as storage facilities and shelters for military personnel.

Location: Kraków

GPS coordinates: 50.03450,19.86600

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11