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Fort 5 - King Frederick Wilhelm III

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Fort 5 - King Frederick Wilhelm III, 19th century military fort in Kaliningrad, Russia

The fort spans an area of 215 meters by 105 meters, featuring an elongated hexagonal structure surrounded by a moat 20-25 meters wide.

Built between 1872 and 1890 using French war reparations, the fort was named after Friedrich Wilhelm III and served as a defensive stronghold during World War II.

The museum exhibits document the 1945 siege, with fifteen Soviet soldiers receiving military honors for their participation in capturing the fortification.

The fort opens daily except Mondays from 10:00 to 18:00, accessible via trolleybus number 1 from central Kaliningrad or bus 36.

Despite receiving 73 direct hits from 280mm artillery shells during the 1945 battle, the fortress walls were breached only in two locations.

Location: Kaliningrad

GPS coordinates: 54.75262,20.44311

Latest update: May 21, 2025 21:31

Photo author: Fastboy
Photo license: CC BY 3.0

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Kaliningrad combines German and Russian heritage. The city features medieval architecture such as the Gothic cathedral, military structures from Prussian times, and modern cultural venues. The amber resources of the region are displayed in the museum. The Curonian Spit offers natural landscapes. Parks, theaters and museums complete the cultural offerings.

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Fort 5 - King Frederick Wilhelm III

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