Kraków Fortress Fort 52a, Military fortification in southern Kraków, Poland
Fort 52a includes four artillery towers constructed with reinforced walls and strategic observation points that overlook the southern approaches to Kraków.
The fort was built between 1896 and 1902 as part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire's defense network, serving later as a prisoner camp during World War II.
The fortification represents late 19th-century military engineering methods and stands as a testament to European defensive architectural developments.
The structure remains closed to regular visitors, though military history researchers can request access through local heritage preservation offices.
A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bomber crashed near the fort on December 26, 1944, after sustaining damage from German anti-aircraft defenses.
Location: Kraków
Inception: 1896
GPS coordinates: 49.99791,19.91701
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:29
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