WOP post in Gierałcice, Border guard post in Gierałcice, Poland
The military outpost stands at the geographical coordinates of 50.32885°N and 17.331331°E, marking a strategic point along the Polish border.
The Border Protection Troops facility began operations in 1945, serving as a checkpoint between Poland and Czechoslovakia until the political changes of 1992.
The post represents the transformation of border control methods in Central Europe, from military surveillance to modern civilian border management systems.
Visitors can reach the former border guard location at Gierałcice 75, which maintains historical documentation about border protection activities from 1945 to 2003.
The structure witnessed the complete evolution of border relations, from strict military control through the communist era to the current European Union open borders.
Location: Gierałcice
Inception: 1945
Address: Gierałcice 75, 38-340 Głuchołazy
GPS coordinates: 50.32885,17.33133
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:34
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