Fort Va w Poznaniu, Military fortification in Piątkowo district, Poznań, Poland.
Fort Va features three protective caponiers surrounding a dry moat that measures 500 meters in length, 9 meters in width, and 5.5 meters in height.
Constructed between 1887 and 1890, Fort Va served as part of Poznań's defense system and remained the final fort to surrender during the 1945 Battle of Poznań.
The fort regularly hosts guided tours led by individuals wearing authentic Prussian infantry uniforms, connecting visitors with the military heritage of Poznań.
Located between Wojciechowskiego and Lechicka streets, the fort offers monthly guided tours on the last Saturday, providing access to preserved military structures.
The fort maintains original nineteenth-century paintings and inscriptions within its walls, while also functioning as a protected winter habitat for local bat populations.
Location: Poznań
GPS coordinates: 52.44530,16.91670
Latest update: March 13, 2025 16:17
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