Modlin Fortress (Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki)

Poland / Mazowieckie / Nowy Dwyr Mazowiecki / Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki
 fortification, neighbourhood, draw only border, listed building / architectural heritage, bastion (fortification part)
One of the biggest fortresses in central and eastern Europe. Construction started during the Napoleonic period (1807-1813), it was rebuilt and enlarged by Russians (1830s, 40s). From the 1880s to 1910s system of about 30 forts was built around Modlin. It was defended four times: in 1813 French and Polish troops defended it against Russians; in 1831 Polish Army against Russians, in 1915 Russian troops against Germans and in 1939 Polish against German.

www.twierdzamodlin.pl
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modlin_Fortress
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Coordinates:   52°26'16"N   20°40'33"E
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