Fort II-a in Kaliningrad

Fort II-a extends across a hexagonal layout measuring 360 meters in width and 180 meters in depth, encompassing multiple defensive structures and internal rooms.

The fort was constructed between 1872 and 1892 as part of a network of twelve fortifications funded by French reparations following the Franco-German War of 1871.

The fortification represents nineteenth-century military engineering techniques with its symmetrical design, deep moats, and specialized spaces for garrison activities.

The structure contains over 200 rooms distributed across different levels, including former barracks, kitchens, medical facilities, and ammunition storage areas.

A continuous ring road connects this fort to other fortifications in the network, maintaining precise 5-kilometer spacing between each defensive position.

Location: Vasil'kovo, Guryevsky District, Kaliningrad Oblast

GPS coordinates: 54.75615,20.57136

Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:34