Terespol Gate (Brest)

Belarus / Brest / Brest
 gate, place with historical importance, interesting place, listed building / architectural heritage

The Terespol Gate was one of the 4 gates leading into the Citadel of the Russian Brest Fortress. It was designed in a classic style in the early 19th century. It faces the Bug River. Before the war outbreak in 1941 the gate used to be a 3-storey structure with small turrets above. Inside there were two enormous water tanks which supplied the Citadel with water. On June 22, 1941 Wehrmacht infantry made their way into the Citadel. During the battle the gate was badly damaged. The upper part was destroyed
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Coordinates:   52°4'56"N   23°39'4"E
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