Fort pancerny główny 44 "Tonie"

Fort 44 Tonie features thick concrete walls, artillery positions, and rotating armored towers designed to protect against enemy bombardment.

The fort underwent extensive modifications between 1902 and 1909, receiving reinforced ceilings and walls to withstand attacks from 28-centimeter grenades.

The structure represents the Austrian military engineering techniques of the 19th century, demonstrating the period's defensive architectural concepts.

The fort hosts guided tours through its military installations, underground passages, and fortification elements after extensive renovation work completed in 2018.

The construction and modernization of Fort Tonie required 2,936,406 crowns, making it one of the most expensive fortification projects in the Kraków fortress system.

Location: Kraków

Inception: 1885

GPS coordinates: 50.12390,19.89720

Latest update: March 17, 2025 04:06