Fort V-a in Kaliningrad, 19th-century fortification in Kaliningrad, Russia.
Fort V-a features an elongated hexagonal shape measuring 215 by 105 meters, with thick brick walls surrounded by a 20-meter-wide defensive moat.
The fortress, built in 1872 with French reparation funds, withstood intense combat during the Battle of Königsberg until its capture on April 8, 1945.
The fort stands as part of the twelve fortifications protecting former Königsberg, reflecting German military architecture and engineering methods of its time.
Visitors can explore underground tunnels, view military equipment displays, and access information through multilingual audio guides in Russian, English, and German.
Despite receiving 73 direct hits during World War II battles, the fort's walls demonstrated exceptional durability with only two breaches recorded.
Location: Kaliningrad
Inception: 1872
GPS coordinates: 54.73950,20.42753
Latest update: March 12, 2025 00:43
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