Fort Jakuba, 19th century fort in Toruń, Poland.
Fort Jakuba stands on Góra św. Jakuba hill, featuring a three-story barracks redoubt with rounded ends on its side wings and spans 300 meters across.
The fortification, constructed between 1828 and 1833, protected Toruń from the east due to its location near the Prussian-Russian border just 10 kilometers away.
The fort will transform into a museum dedicated to General Elżbieta Zawacka, displaying exhibits about Polish independence through multimedia presentations and interactive displays.
Recent restoration projects focus on converting the deteriorating structure into a cultural center with exhibition halls, conference rooms, cinema, accommodation, and dining facilities.
The redoubt remains the sole preserved section of this polygonal fort, which exemplifies the New Prussian school of fortification design.
Location: Toruń
Architects: Johann Leopold Ludwig von Brese-Winiary
GPS coordinates: 53.01320,18.62130
Latest update: March 15, 2025 19:18
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