Festung Poltawa, Wooden fortification in Poltawa, Ukraine
Festung Poltawa was a wooden fortification in Ukraine that consisted of two distinct sections separated by a ravine. The outer defensive line featured a palisade fence with ten towers positioned to guard the perimeter.
The site was first documented between 1630 and 1647 and later became an important defensive position. During a major regional conflict in 1709, a garrison defended it against a foreign military assault.
The fortress reflects the building style that Cossacks developed to protect and govern their settlements. Visitors can still see today how the site functioned as an administrative center for Cossack regiments.
The site is accessible year-round, though some pathways and ground areas remain unpaved. Comfortable walking shoes are helpful, especially after rain or wet weather.
A French engineer was among the first to record the fortress in the 1630s, documenting its structure in detail. These early accounts are among the most valuable sources for understanding its original condition.
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