Impressions to the European Fortress Summer 2018

12 European Fortress Summer 2018 www.fortress-summer.eu The citadel of Jaca, located in the Spanish pro- vince of Huesca on the border with France, was once to protect against the attack of French tro- ops. The construction of the imposing citadel began at the end of the 16th century under King Philip II of Spain. It took the form of a regular pentagon. Citadel of Jaca (ES) Photo: Juanedc Today it houses, among other things, a military miniature museum, which illustrates the exciting history with more than 32,000 tin soldiers. The city at the foot of the Pyrenees is an important stage on the Way of St. James.