Fortress Pillau (Baltiysk)

Russia / Kaliningrad / Baltiysk
 museum, fortification, interesting place, listed building / architectural heritage, star fort, object of cultural heritage of regional importance (Russia)
The Pillau Fortress, since 1888 also Fort Stiehle (after Gustav von Stiehle), was built in 1626 in Pillau, today Baltiysk. It is a regular pentagon, surrounded by moats and ramparts. However, the external works were constantly exposed to silting. The fortress included the armoury, magazines and arsenals.

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Coordinates:   54°38'34"N   19°53'13"E
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