Szaniec Mewi in Gdańsk, Military fortress in Gdańsk, Poland.
The fort features a pentagonal design with a water-filled moat, artillery positions, and a central structure built in a cross-shaped pattern.
Constructed between 1844 and 1846 by Prussian authorities, the fort replaced earlier Napoleonic fortifications to protect the mouth of the Vistula River.
The structure represents 19th-century military engineering, incorporating experimental concrete in its construction, marking early use of this material in fortifications.
Located near Westerplatte Peninsula in the Port of Gdańsk, the site contains preserved elements including brick reduit, powder magazine, and three artillery positions.
During September 1939, the fort served as German forces' launching point for attacks on Westerplatte and later became a temporary prison for Polish soldiers.
Location: Gdańsk
GPS coordinates: 54.40100,18.68320
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:05
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