Fort Va w Poznaniu

Fort Va is a military fortification in Poznań featuring three protective structures that surround a dry moat. The entire structure displays the standard construction style of Prussian-era fortifications from the late 1800s.

The fort was built between 1887 and 1890 as part of Poznań's defense system. It played a significant role during the 1945 Battle of Poznań, when it was the last to surrender.

The fort is regularly explored through guided tours where people in authentic Prussian uniforms lead visitors through the spaces. This connects visitors directly with the military past of the city.

The site is accessible between Wojciechowskiego and Lechicka streets and welcomes visitors on specific days. Sturdy footwear is recommended because the grounds are uneven and interior passages can be slippery.

Bats make their home in the fort, using it as a winter refuge. Nineteenth-century paintings and inscriptions remain visible on many walls, telling stories of those who lived here long ago.