Fort 13 Jilava, Historic fortress in Jilava, Romania.
Fort 13 Jilava stands as a military fortification with thick stone walls, defensive structures, and underground passages extending across multiple levels.
Constructed between 1870 and 1890 under Belgian engineer Henri Alexis Brialmont's design, the fort formed part of Bucharest's strategic defense system.
The fortress later served as a political prison where numerous Romanian intellectuals and political figures experienced detention during different regimes.
Located 10 kilometers south of Bucharest on the national road to Giurgiu, the fort contains sections dedicated to museum exhibitions.
The structure follows the shape of an ace of spades, incorporating military architectural elements from the 19th century Belgian school of fortification.
Location: Jilava
Location: Ilfov County
Part of: Fortifications of Bucharest
Address: Str. Sabarului, nr. 1, în cadrul Penitenciarului Jilava, sat Jilava; comuna Jilava
GPS coordinates: 44.33315,26.10683
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:05
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