Bastion Ceglarski, Wrocław, Renaissance fortification structure in Wrocław, Poland
Description
Bastion Ceglarski is a Renaissance fortification featuring three-story casemates that run along Purkyniego Street as part of the city's historic northeastern defenses. The structure extends across a significant section of what were once continuous military walls.
History
Built in 1585 under architect Hans Schneider von Lindau, the structure formed part of active city defenses. In 1807, Napoleonic authorities ordered demolitions of the city's fortifications, marking the end of its military use.
Culture
The site received a new name after 1945 that reflects the region's shifting identity during that period. This renaming shows how such spaces become tied to broader changes in local memory and meaning.
Practical
The bastion sits near Xawery Dunikowski boulevard with views toward Ostrów Tumski and connects to walking paths throughout the New Town area. The location offers easy access for visitors exploring the neighborhood on foot.
Did you know?
Underground casemates beneath the structure were originally built for military purposes and later converted into storage space. They remain sealed under the current ground level and are not normally open to visitors.
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